Discover boutique hotels in Chania, Greece

When to go

Chani's Mediterranean climate means sunny dry summers and mild rainy winters; clear skies are a safe bet from April to October, and wilting heat waves are fairly uncommon.

Getting there

• Planes

  British Airway has a direct service to Chania from the UK, and both Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air operate several daily direct flights from Athens. Alternatively, fly into Heraklion Airport, which is about a two-hour drive from Chania.

• Boats

  Daily ferries pull into Souda port, about seven kilometres from Chania, from Athens' Piraeus port.