What's Nea Chora Like?

Nea Chora is notable for its beach access. Take time to discover this walkable neighborhood's waterfront. Beachcombers can spend the day at Nea Chora Beach when the weather is nice. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Old Venetian Harbor and Golden Beach.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Nea Chora?

We have 107 accommodations in the neighborhood. Some of the top places to stay in Nea Chora:

Chania Flair Deluxe Boutique hotel

Adults-only hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Sauna

SanSal Boutique Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • 24-hour front desk

Civitel Akali Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Café • Attentive staff

Hotel Danaos

Beachfront hotel with bar/lounge

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • Beach sun loungers • Central location

Nea Elena Luxurious Apartments

Beachfront apartment with kitchenette, balcony

• • Beach sun loungers • Walkable location

How to Get to Nea Chora

Nea Chora is located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from the heart of Chania.

Flying to:

• • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Nea Chora

Things to See and Do in and around Nea Chora

Things to See near Nea Chora:

• • Nea Chora Beach (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
• • Old Venetian Harbor (0.7 mi/1.1 km away)
• • Golden Beach (1 mi/1.7 km away)
• • Port of Souda (4.1 mi/6.5 km away)
• • Agia Marina Beach (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)

Things to Do near Nea Chora:

• • Maritime Museum of Crete (0.5 mi/0.9 km away)
• • Chania Archaeological Museum (0.5 mi/0.9 km away)
• • Chania Central Market (0.7 mi/1.1 km away)
• • Kalamaki Beach (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
• • Khania Archaeological Museum (0.5 mi/0.9 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Chania?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 76°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 54°F)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, November, February (average 3 inches of rainfall)