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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.
Boasting views to the Venetian Harbour, Chania Inn offers accommodation in Chania Town. Archaeological Museum of Chania is 100 metres away. Free WiFi is available .
The accommodation is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a seating area and/or balcony. Each unit has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Towels are featured.
Municipal Art Gallery of Chania is 100 metres from Chania Inn. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 11 km from the property.
Featuring a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Anassa Chania Boutique Hotel is located in the centre of Chania Town, 1.1 km from Nea Chora Beach. The property is set 600 metres from Saint Anargyri Church, 400 metres from Municipal Art Gallery of Chania and 200 metres from Mitropoleos Square. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Every room comes with a kettle, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer sea views. At Anassa Chania Boutique Hotel each room has bed linen and towels.
A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.
Popular points of interest near Anassa Chania Boutique Hotel include Koum Kapi Beach, Kucuk Hasan Mosque and Chania Old Venetian Harbour. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 13 km from the hotel.
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€153
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Just steps away from the scenic Venetian Harbour, Elia Zampeliou Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in Chania Town.
Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have views of the harbour or the old town. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and slippers. A certified Greek Breakfast is served daily.
Municipal Art Gallery of Chania is 100 metres from from Elia Zampeliou Boutique Hotel. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 11 km from Elia Zampeliou Boutique Hotel.
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€149
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Belmondo Hotel enjoys a beautiful seafront location in Chania. This Venetian style hotel reflects the Cretan city’s historical ambience.
This property offers a variety of air-conditioned accommodation all well furnished and equipped with modern comforts. Each unit enjoys free wireless internet connection and daily room service.
Belmondo Hotel boasts spectacular views of the scenic Venetian Harbour, combined with tasteful decoration. Guests are served breakfast in their spacious rooms.
The location offers multiple options for exploring Chania and the whole island of Crete, having easy proximity to the bus stop and taxi rank, located only metres from the hotel. Several restaurants and bars can be found in the surrounding area. Free public parking can be found within 500 metres.
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The Cretan Diet Festival 2026 is scheduled to return in early July at the Rethymno Municipal Garden. The exact date will be announced later. Tickets are available at the entrance.
Cretan Diet Festival promotes local food culture and supports regional producers. The event highlights Cretan products and encourages trade for local farmers and artisans.
Each year, the Rethymno municipal garden hosts a week of culinary and cultural activities. Visitors explore Cretan cuisine through direct interaction with wine producers, cheesemakers, and small-scale farmers. The festival offers food tastings, exhibitions, and traditional music and dance events.
Cretan Diet Festival presents a direct experience of Cretan life. The focus remains on ingredients sourced from the island and the community built around them.
Date: July 2026
Location: Rethymno Municipal Garden
Tickets: Tickets are available at the entrance
Matala Beach Festival celebrates music, freedom, and the spirit of community. Set against the iconic caves of Matala, it brings together people of all ages for three days of live performances, beach energy, and shared moments. Matala Beach Festival 2026 is expected to take place in early July on Matala’s main beach. The exact dates will be announced and updated closer to the event.
But the Matala Beach Festival is not just about the music; it’s a celebration of unity, freedom, and the indomitable spirit of human connection. It’s a place where strangers become friends, where barriers are broken, and where love and acceptance reign supreme.
The Matala Beach Festival is one of Europe’s biggest free music festivals.
In June 2011 the Festos Municipality threw a festival on the beach to celebrate the launch of the ‘Myth of Matala’ book featuring photos of the hippie cave residents during the 60s & 70s. It was a hippie reunion. 35,000 people heard about it and flocked to Matala beach.
In June 2012 over 58,000 people visited the festival weekend and the word is quickly spreading. It was a huge success as free events which brought together music and arts fans from all generations together on the beach beneath the caves to celebrate peace, love and happiness.
Matala Beach Festival 2013 introduced to 70.000 people the meaning of LIFE! In June 2013, they have invited Harry Keyworth to be the first solo artist to drive the Road To Matala Tour along the original ‘hippie trail’ of the 1960s and 1970s.
Overland from London to Crete in the VW Beetle. The tour culminated in Harry performing on stage at Matala Beach alongside artists including Hugh Cornwell, former frontman of The Stranglers, The Doors Tribute, Janis Joplin Tribute, Locomondo, Pink Floyd Tribute, Tonis Sfinos and many more!
During the Matala Beach Festival, there are several accommodation options available in and around Matala. You can camp for free at Matala campsite. It offers basic services on a large 40,000 m2 area next to Matala beach. It’s a low-cost option with showers, toilets, and hot water, allowing visitors to experience the “Myth of Matalas” like in hippie times in the 60s and 70s. It’s important to note that the campsite offers basic services and may have limited capacity, so it’s advisable to arrive early to secure a spot.
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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.
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