Filed under: Europe, GreeceTrying to find a vacation destination where you indulge both your curiosity and your desire to lounge on the beach can be a chore. The most interesting cities are often nowhere near a good beach and the best beaches often have very little else to see. But if you're looking for a small city that's packed with history and is close to world-class beaches, consider checking out Chania, an atmospheric old town in Crete that was built by the Venetians on the ruins of the ancient Minoan settlement of Kydonia in 1252.
Gallery: Chania
Chania's Old Town (see video below) is a lively stew of colorful old homes, narrow lanes filled with outdoor restaurants, and architectural treasures. On sultry summer evenings, the streets are packed with children playing in the squares, couples enjoying romantic meals and partiers guzzling beer and ouzo.Continue reading A Walk Through Chania's Old Town In CreteA Walk Through Chania's Old Town In Crete originally appeared on Gadling on Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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