Things you can do whilst in Chania town

• Walk the promenade and the narrow streets of the old town.
• Visit the tavernas in Nea Chora and try fresh fish.
• Don't miss Cretan specialties in nearby restaurants.
• Go to a local bakery and try all kinds of traditional mini pies.
• Visit the museums, the art gallery, the city garden, the botanical gardens.
• Drive west, north or to nearby areas (e.g. Therisso gorge) and enjoy the views.
• Go to the beach (Aptera, Agioi Apostoloi, Agia Marina, Platanias, Kalathas, Stavros etc) either for a walk, a jog, a swim or just for coffee.
• Attend a music concert, a traditional event or festival, a play.
• Visit local wineries.
• Look for local conferences or academic events (e.g. film festival, tedexChania etc).
• Find a street market and buy fruit and vegetables from local producers.