Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2024 in Chania
Are you looking for the perfect island destination to spend the Christmas holidays and New Year's Eve?
If you enjoy tradition and want to spend the holidays in a city that blends tradition with a lively atmosphere, Chania is the best option for you.
Keep reading below to learn all the reasons why Chania is the most festive island destination. Book now ferry tickets to Chania from Let's Ferry to spend your holidays in the Cretan city.
Christmas holidays in Chania
The festive city of Chania!
The city of Chania is ready to welcome visitors and locals alike. Here are some ideas we have gathered for everything you can do in Chania during the festive season.
Stroll around the Old Town
There are many shops, beautiful houses, and charming alleys in Chania downtown. Throughout the holidays, the Old Town is the Old Town is filled with decorations and Christmas lights. You can walk around the town square to listen to the traditional carols, visit the Christmas market, and participate in many festive activities.
Explore the natural landscape
If you enjoy the outdoors you can go hiking or organise a getaway to nearby gorges. Alternatively, you can pay a visit to Lake Kournas, where the icy waters reflect the winter scenery.
Taste local Cretan dishes
It would be impossible to visit Chania and not sample the local specialties and traditional recipes. During the Christmas holidays the city is filled with sweet aromas. It is needless to say that traditional raki is served with every dish. If you are interested in the local cuisine you can take a look at our blog with Cretan food.
New Year’s Eve in Chania
New Year's Eve in the Venetian Harbor!
New Year's Eve in Chania is a unique experience. If you find yourself in town make sure you walk around the Venetian Harbor to join in the celebrations. Count down until the clock hits midnight and watch the fireworks that light up the sky.
How to get to Chania
Blue Star Ferries offers daily ferry connections from the port of Piraeus to Chania. Keep in mind that ferries usually depart in the evening and arrive at the port of Chania in the morning of the next day. Therefore you can arrange your schedule as you wish in order to do everything you have in mind.
Travel to Crete this holiday season and get ready to experience the magic of Christmas in Chania. If you are looking for more inspirations you can always read our blog for Christmas in Crete.
Your holidays start on Let’s Ferry. Plan your trip by ferry, book your ferry tickets and let the magic begin!