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You can party in Chania, but it's not necessarily considered a party city. The vibe of the nightlife here is more laid back, yet it's vibrant enough to promise a good time. Chania's old town is teeming with atmospheric cocktail bars and even an Irish pub where you can get a good drink, as well as clubs where you can dance the night away. The best part is the selection available is so diverse you're bound to find what you're looking for. Regardless of whether you want to jam to rock, jazz, or techno, Chania's nightlife has your back!

Flight prices depend on dates, times, and season. Heraklion Airport is larger and therefore may offer more flight options at different prices. However, if you'd like to stay on the west of Crete, flying into Chania will save you over 2 hours of additional travel.

Chania, with its charming buildings and medieval old town, is considered one of the most beautiful Cretan towns. However, you can also take day trips to discover smaller towns dotted across the island's west side.

Flight times from the UK to Chania will vary depending on weather and other factors, as well as where in the UK you're flying from. The shortest flight from the UK to Chania is typically London to Chania (4 hours), while Glasgow to Chania is often the longest (4 hours and 40 minutes).

A flight to Chania also offers the opportunity to explore further afield. Discover Crete's historic sights like Knossos, or stunning beaches like Balos.

From the UK, you can fly direct to Chania from Bristol, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Luton, and Manchester.

Chania is best known by its nickname: the Venice of the East. Though it's undergone many transformations, changing hands between the Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Turks, and Greeks, the Venetians made the biggest mark, transforming the city into one of Crete's commercial powerhouses. Now, Chania is famous for the Old Venetian Port and its lighthouse, which date back to the 1300s, as well as an old town that's very walkable and is considered a melting pot of all the cultures that have landed on its shores.

Chania doesn't just have a beach, it has several. A mere 1.8 kilometres from the city centre, you'll find Nea Chora. A local favourite, its sandy shores are especially accessible, but it's less known by tourists, so it'll be much roomier than other beaches. Take a 20-minute bus ride from Chania, and you'll have your pick between the Iguana and Agii Apostoli beaches. Iguana Beach is popular with locals and tourists alike for the contrast between its golden sands and clear waters, while Agii Apostoli boasts sandy coves for curious, active travellers to explore. Looking for a family-friendly spot? Chrissi Akti, or the Golden Beach, is just four kilometres away from Chania and has everything to entertain you and the kids: calm, shallow seas, lifeguards, water sports, and even a playground!

Willing to go farther for a premium beach experience? Book an easyJet holiday for guided tours of some of the top beaches in Europe. You can head to Balos Lagoon for exceptionally blue waters and pink, sandy shores, or make the trip to an uninhabited island and lounge on Efalonissi Beach, a more exclusive spot famous for its biodiversity.

As a port town, Chania is first and foremost known for its seafood. The Old Venetian Port alone is lined with restaurants offering dishes you can eat while facing the water, like grilled squid stuffed with cheese and seafood saganaki -- shrimp or shellfish tossed in feta cheese, peppers, tomatoes, and a little bit of ouzo.

However, Chania is also known for contributing its own unique dishes to Cretan and Greek cuisine. Let's start with sfakianopita: a bread of dough kneaded with cheese, it's often served for breakfast topped with nuts and thyme honey. Then there's boureki, which boasts layers of potato and zucchini baked with --you guessed it -- more cheese. And for dessert, there's zoumero. The name quite literally means 'juicy' in Greek, and that's what this sumptuous chocolate cake will offer your tastebuds.