Akrotiri Flora and Fauna Park

About

Endemic plants and animals near Venizelos graves.

The Flora and Fauna Conservation Park lies on the Akrotiri peninsula, behind the Venizelos graves. It was created by the Technical University of Crete to protect endemic and endangered plants and animals.

The park has natural and artificial habitats, and paths through native vegetation.

The park is a good place to learn about endemic Cretan species such as the Cretan wild goat (kri-kri), birds of prey and rare plants. Paths lead through natural and recreated habitats. It's right behind the Venizelos graves, so you can easily combine both visits and finish with the view over Chania from the hill.

The Chania area is the green heart of western Crete. Around the city, olive groves and orange orchards stretch towards the White Mountains, whose peaks stay snowy until late spring. The old town, with its Venetian harbour, the market hall and countless tavernas, is never far away, and the Akrotiri peninsula adds sandy beaches, old monasteries and the Venizelos graves. Food here is a highlight: try boureki (a bake of courgettes, potatoes and cheese), kalitsounia pies and fresh fish, with a glass of local raki to finish.

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About 5 km from Chania by road.

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