Koum Kapi Beach

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The sandy seafront just outside the old town walls of Chania, great for a drink by the water.

Koum Kapi stretches along the eastern walls of the old town. These days it is more about strolling, eating and having a drink by the sea than swimming, but the views are lovely.

The seafront is lined with cafes, bars and restaurants, many with tables right by the water. It's a lovely place for an evening drink and to watch the sunset over the old town.

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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In Chania town, 10 minutes on foot from the old harbour.

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