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The Monastery of St. John the Baptist, located in the Korakies area of Akrotiri near Chania’s airport, is a historic yet relatively unknown convent in Chania.
Throughout its history, the monastery has been destroyed multiple times by various conquerors of Crete, resulting in the loss of valuable documents that could have helped determine the exact date of its foundation. However, it is believed to have been initially established before the Fall of Constantinople (1453) in the coastal region of Agia Kyriaki, within Chania’s Halepa suburb. Due to the continuous pirate raids by the Arabs, the nuns relocated to a safer location on St. Matthew’s hill, and eventually moved to their present location.
Enclosed by a tall wall, the monastery’s main entrance is relatively modest compared to other monasteries in Akrotiri. Within the lush grounds, visitors can find the two-aisled church of St. John the Baptist (celebrated on August 29) and St. George (April 23), accompanied by simple cells and other monastery buildings. The monastery’s icons have been painted by the nuns, and the small chapels of St. Andrew the Cretan and Panagia Portaitissa can also be found on the premises.
In the past, a notable Housekeeping School operated within the monastery, in the present-day museum location. The school quickly gained an outstanding reputation across the island, with the nuns even sewing the wedding dress of Greek Queen Olga in 1867.
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Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, Villa Ampelaki – with heated pool is situated in Kounoupidhianá. This property offers access to a terrace, ping-pong, free private parking and free WiFi.
Boasting a PS4, the villa has a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 5 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. A flat-screen TV with streaming services, game console and DVD player, as well as a CD player are available.
The villa offers a picnic area. A an indoor play area is also available at Villa Ampelaki – with heated pool, while guests can also relax in the garden.
House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos is 4.6 km from the accommodation, while Archaeological Museum of Chania is 4.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International, 7 km from Villa Ampelaki – with heated pool, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, Artdeco Luxury Suites in Korakiaí offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.
The apartment provides guests with a balcony, pool views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer.
Artdeco Luxury Suites offers a terrace.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos is 4.8 km from the accommodation, while Archaeological Museum of Chania is 5.1 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 7 km from Artdeco Luxury Suites.
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Featuring quiet street views, Korais apartment, Chania Crete offers accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 5.3 km from Archaeological Museum of Chania. The air-conditioned accommodation is 5 km from House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.
This apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.
The Holy Monastery of Agia Triada is 5.4 km from the apartment, while Saint Anargyri Church is 6.8 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 7 km from Korais apartment, Chania Crete.
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€74
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Located in Pithárion and only 4.9 km from House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos, The Garden of Zephyrus – East provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony.
The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
A outdoor play equipment is also available at the apartment, while guests can also relax in the garden.
The Holy Monastery of Agia Triada is 5 km from The Garden of Zephyrus – East, while Archaeological Museum of Chania is 5.2 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.
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€85
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Located in Pithárion and only 4.5 km from The Holy Monastery of Agia Triada, Villa Damant provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This villa offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony.
The villa is equipped with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and garden at the villa.
House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos is 5.1 km from Villa Damant, while Archaeological Museum of Chania is 5.4 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.
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€821
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Situated in Argoulidhés and only 4.8 km from The Holy Monastery of Agia Triada, Villa Katerina-Despina features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace.
This apartment features 4 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 3 bathrooms fitted with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.
Staff at the apartment are always available to provide advice at the reception.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos is 5.6 km from Villa Katerina-Despina, while Archaeological Museum of Chania is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.
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