The 9th SouthBreak Jam Breakdance competition will take place on 4–6 July 2025 at the Mikis Theodorakis Theater, Chania, Crete.
SouthBreak Jam has run annually since 2017. After eight successful years, the event returns for a ninth edition with an expanded three-day format.
The 2025 festival will feature:
International qualifiers for one of the world’s top breakdance competitions
Streetdance and breakdance seminars led by elite global dancers
A welcome party for participants
Cash prizes for competition winners
In 2024, 100 dancers from 16 countries competed. Attendance and competition levels are expected to grow further in 2025.
Event Location: Mikis Theodorakis Theater, Chania, Crete
Event Dates: 4–6 July 2025
Offering a garden, Neoria Houses is located in Chania Town, 200 metres from Chania Old Venetian Harbour. Saint Anargyri Church is 200 metres away. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
All units feature a flat-screen TV. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, while the units also include 3 bathrooms. Towels are offered.
The property also offers grocery delivery.
You can play tennis at the property, and bike hire is available. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkelling, diving and cycling. Municipal Art Gallery of Chania is 300 metres from Neoria Houses. Chania International Airport is 11 km from the property.
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Diamond Luxury Suites is set in Chania Town in the Chania Old Town district, just 20 metres from the scenic Old Venetian Harbour. The nearest beach is a 10-minute walk away.
Opening to a balcony, all rooms and suites at Diamond Luxury Suites are fitted with a LED TV with satellite channels. Other amenities include a safe, espresso machine and minibar. Free toiletries, bathrobes and towels are available at the private bathroom of each room and suite. Air conditioning comes standard.
The main bus station, connecting the property to famous beaches, is a 10-minute walk away. A mini market for basic supplies, a pharmacy and an ATM can be found just a few steps away. Chania International Airport is 13 km away.
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Set in the centre of Chania Town, Porto Chania is situated less than 1 km from Koum Kapi Beach and a 16-minute walk from Nea Chora Beach. Boasting a lift, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house offers a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.
The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Porto Chania all rooms have bed linen and towels.
Activities such as cycling, hiking, walking tours can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kucuk Hasan Mosque, Chania Old Venetian Harbour and Saint Anargyri Church. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 13 km from Porto Chania.
In the heart of Chania Town, set within a short distance of Koum Kapi Beach and Nea Chora Beach, Ariadne Luxury Home offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a dishwasher and coffee machine. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.
The holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are also available on site.
Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Kucuk Hasan Mosque, Chania Old Venetian Harbour and Saint Anargyri Church. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 13 km from Ariadne Luxury Home.
The Traditional Strata of the Municipality of Chania is held every Tuesday afternoon from June for several months. This event showcases the region’s rich heritage through traditional costumes, culture, and the exceptional music, dance, and vocal artistry of members of the Traditional Associations, celebrating the unique identity of Chania.
The “Traditional Strata” is organized by the Municipality of Chania.
Traditional Strata is a music and dance event held in Chania. Over 1,500 participants represent more than 20 traditional associations, including groups from Crete and international regions. Dancers and musicians wear traditional costumes and move through the city’s narrow streets. Participants display musical and vocal performances rooted in local customs.
Start Time: Festivities begin at 8:00 PM at the Neorio Moro Chania Sailing Club.
First Stop: By 8:30 PM, the procession arrives at the Yiali Mosque (Giali Tzami).
Final Gathering: At 9:00 PM, all groups assemble at Cathedral Square of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary (Trimartiri Cathedral) to deliver distinct performances.
Chania Rock Festival is one of the most significant rock and metal music festivals in Greece.
Since 2002, the Chania Rock Festival has presented the best of the best in metal on stage in Chania, Crete. From the Greek rock scene to the international rockstars, if you like to headbang and jam out to metal, then the Chania Rock Festival is the music festival in Greece you’ve been searching for to live it up with fellow metal fans.
The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos on August 15th is one of the most significant holidays in the Greek Orthodox calendar, celebrating the “falling asleep” and Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Neapoli hosts the largest festival in the prefecture, attracting thousands of visitors and Cretan musicians.
Celebrations begin on August 14th with a cycle race and a long-distance run ending in Neapoli’s central square. After the evening church service, young men race up and down the steep mountainside to the Timios Stavros summit. The square transforms into a lively party with traditional singing, dancing, live music, and a market offering toys, icons, and clothing, continuing into the early hours.
On August 15th, a lengthy church service is followed by a grand procession of the Virgin Mary’s icon through the town, accompanied by priests, dignitaries, and the Neapoli Town Band. The festivities, combining religious, sporting, and cultural events, make this a unique and vibrant two-day celebration.
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