Chania Old Venetian Harbour
Crete’s most atmospheric waterfront: lighthouse, mosque and Venetian arsenals.
Forts & castles · Chania
Harbours & lighthouses
Venetian harbours, arsenals and lighthouses
The old Venetian harbours with their lighthouses and arsenals are the heart of Chania, Rethymno and Heraklion, best at sunset.
Venetian Lighthouse of Chania
The symbol of Chania, at the end of the harbour.
Forts & castles · Chania
Koules Fortress
The Venetian sea fortress guarding Heraklion harbour.
Forts & castles · Heraklion
Egyptian Lighthouse of Rethymno
The lighthouse at the end of the Venetian harbour.
Forts & castles · Rethymno
Venetian Arsenals of Chania
The old Venetian shipyards.
Forts & castles · Chania
Hidden gem
Drapano Lighthouse
A 19th century lighthouse on a cliff.
Forts & castles · Apokoronas