Hania, Chania — Travelrags

Lonely PlanetAug 28

The offseason in Greece trades hot days for quiet trails, uncrowded ancient sites and local festivals. This is why we love it.

Historic city on Crete

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HaniaNeighborhoodHistoric city on Crete
Samaria GorgeTrailTrek through mountains to a beach opening
ancient city of ApteraSight
Elsewhere
MeteoraSightKalabaka, GreeceUNESCO site with monasteries on towering rocks
South Aegean SeaNeighborhoodRhodes, GreeceIslands with warmer water temps for offseason swimming
Greek EasterFestivalAthens, GreeceCelebrated in April or May, more widely than Christmas
panigiriaFestivalAthens, GreeceLocal festivals celebrating saints, harvests, or traditions
Temple of PoseidonSightAthens, Greece
Palace of KnossosMuseumHeraklion, Greece

Hania