Hotels in Chania, Greece

Chania sits on the northwest coast of Crete, Greece, famous for its 14th-century Venetian harbor and the Samaria Gorge hiking trail. The climate is Mediterranean with hot, dry summers reaching 90 F (32 C), perfect for swimming at Balos Lagoon or Elafonissi Beach, and mild winters around 55 F (13 C), ideal for wandering the old town's maze of streets without the crowds. In spring, you can hike the Gorge when wildflowers bloom, while fall offers cheaper hotel rates and still-warm waters for snorkeling in the Libyan Sea.