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View Mediterranean on the mapA Crete port where a Venetian old town meets a beautiful harbor

Chania (Souda)

Chania (Souda) · Greece · View on map

The port town of Chania in western Crete, with cruise ships calling at Souda Bay. Its attractions include a beautiful old town with a Venetian-era harbor and Ottoman architecture, as well as turquoise beaches. This popular Greek island port combines Cretan history with Mediterranean scenery.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Chania (Souda) · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 50,000 in Chania town
Population
A Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry with continued sunshine, while winters are mild with slightly more rain.
Climate
Greek (English is also used in tourist areas)
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
May to June and September to October
Best time to visit
Local food
Dakos (Cretan salad)lamb dishesfresh seafoodlocal olive oil and cheese
Sights
Venetian-era old harbor and lighthouseAlleys of Chania Old TownBalos Lagoon and the beach at ElafonisiMarket (Agora)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
15°
8°Jan
15°
8°Feb
17°
9°Mar
20°
12°Apr
25°
16°May
29°
20°Jun
31°
22°Jul
31°
22°Aug
28°
20°Sep
24°
16°Oct
20°
13°Nov
16°
10°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SOUDA AIRPORT · about 4.1 km from port · elevation difference about 141 m · Approximate (station elevation differs) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)110 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and coffee are somewhat cheaper; beer costs about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

€0.50
Water 500 ml
€1.65
Coffee
€10.00
Inexpensive meal
€4.00
Local beer
€4.90
Big Mac

Prices in Chania (Crete). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Some items use prices from Athens (Piraeus). · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

CHQ
Chania International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 8.5 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Chania”, “Souda” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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