{"id":416,"date":"2019-02-15T16:30:54","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T14:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cargreece.com\/?page_id=416"},"modified":"2024-03-16T13:23:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T11:23:24","slug":"chania-airport-car-hire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cargreece.com\/de\/chania-airport-car-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Chania airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chania airport – easy and quick pick up of car a minute drive far from arrivals!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car parking station with ready to drive cars!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chania airport<\/a> is the most famous airport of Greece, for low cost airlines and charter flights of low budget, during the summer period. Cargreece is located very close to the main building parking area, it is very easy to find our agency location when exiting the arrivals building. We are waiting in the arrivals with a „paper sign“ writing your name, the vehicle will be very close parked to be supplied quick and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chania region of Crete is quite possibly the ultimate holiday island! Fantastic for families and with a welcoming, laid back vibe that encapsulates everything that\u2019s great about Greece(and with a few surprises of its own) there\u2019s loads to see, do and eat. Want to make sure you don\u2019t miss out on any of the best stuff? We\u2019ve put together this ultimate guide to help you get the very best from your holiday on the heart of the Mediterranean sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Why Visit west Crete and Chania region?<\/strong>
Geographically, Crete island is surrounded by two seas-the Aegean and the Libyan: the spectacular White mountains on the western part with several gorges close by. The lowlands are RICH AAREAS by the south beaches \u2013 all characterized by long sandy beaches and shallow, warm seas; all around them you\u2019ll find great places for water sports and safe swimming. On rockier parts of the coast you\u2019ll see adventure operators taking groups of thrill-seekers \u2018coast seeking\u2019 \u2013 a mix of rock-climbing, abseiling, scrambling and cliff-jumping that offers a whole new way to enjoy Crete\u2019s coastline. There are many nude beaches there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical Sights<\/strong>
\u2022\"CHANIA-CITY-OLDPORT\" Chania city: The capital of the west is lively, full of history and a great place to enjoy local bars and restaurants.
\u2022\"Crete And in the city itself, old Chania (also known as Venetian port) is an architectural wonder that\u2019s bound to impress all ages.
\u2022\"Fly Elafonissi southwest is also found in Chania region \u2013 it\u2019s the ideal place to stay a night there with family and swim in one of the famous beaches worldwide!
\u2022\"Crete Balos beach on the Gramvousa bay on the island\u2019s west side boasts a fortress used to check pirate ships in past, the sea is fantastic. The way to this place is easy with a 4x4car to drive only. We do not recommend to use a normal car, the rad is very bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

some fotos\u2026\"Chania \"Chania \"CHANIA \"Chania<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Visit?<\/strong>
Summer temperatures are hot, averaging the high twenties with negligible rainfall in the lowlands \u2013 it\u2019s the best and the most popular time for beach breaks and traditional family getaways. If you\u2019re planning a holiday around land activities, it\u2019s also worth considering the cooler spring or autumn months, which are ideal for exploring the island on foot or by bike or best with a rental car<\/a>. It\u2019s a paradise for hikers and cyclists, with the heights of Omalos offering challenging ascents and spectacular views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Around
\u2022 Public transport<\/strong>: Thanks to decades of tourism, Crete is easy to get around, with a well-developed road and bus network. With so much to see, we highly recommend hiring a vehicle \u2013 check out our activities section for some original ideas on that front.
If you prefer public transport, your first stop will be Chania city<\/a>, reached by the 1 bus from the airport. From there, taxi services will get you around the city, we recommend you to rent a car.<\/a>
\u2022 By bike<\/strong>: Touring west Crete by bike is a fantastic way to see the island (Greek Prime Minister is a fan) and there are loads of places to hire cycles from \u2013 your luxury villas might even include them as part of your rental.
\u2022 Taxis<\/strong>: There\u2019s an abundance of taxi companies on Crete to help get you to where you need to go \u2013 though as with many destinations, it\u2019s worth booking in advance (if possible) and agreeing on a price with the driver before heading out.
\u2022 Hiring a car<\/strong>: If you\u2019re staying inland or in one of the more remote coastal areas, hiring a car will probably be necessary. There are several local firms as well as multinational staples, but once you\u2019ve got your own set of the wheels the entirety of the island is yours to explore! Companies like athenscars.gr<\/a> or carcrete.com<\/a> all provide services direct from the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which places are worth visiting for climbing adventure and trail walking?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

West of Crete has some of the most interesting gorges<\/a> to walk through, Samaria gorge and Agia Irini are the top visited, Imbros gorge is following being very much interesting too. There are numerous of excellent walking trail guide tours organized in Paleochora and south Chania most villages by locals, like in Sougia or in Chora Sfakion. \"Samaria \"Agia \"Imbros<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some places worth to visit by the western Chania like Kolymbari beach<\/a> and village and Balos beach, always using the ferry from Kasteli of Kissamos Port!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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