Aerial view of Nea Chora beach and seafront, Chania
Nea Chora, Chania

Right in the middle of it all

Nea Chora is the locals’ Chania: a lively seaside neighbourhood with traditional fish tavernas and a sandy Blue-Flag beach, just ten minutes on foot from the Venetian Harbour and the picturesque alleys of the Old Town.

Where you’ll stay
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Nea Chora Beach
5 min walk
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Venetian Harbour and Old Town
10 min walk
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Central Bus Station
12 min walk
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Map of Nea Chora, Chania showing 2bb and nearby landmarks

Weather in Chania

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Current conditions and a 7-day forecast.

Detailed forecast and °C / °F options

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Typical climate averages

Source: HNMS/ΕΜΥ and published sea temperature data.

January
Max 14°Min 8°
Sea ~16°

Mild, with a chance of rain

February
Max 15°Min 8°
Sea ~16°

Cool, with sunny spells

March
Max 17°Min 10°
Sea ~15°

Mild spring, increasingly sunny

April
Max 20°Min 12°
Sea ~17°

Gentle spring, ideal for exploring

May
Max 25°Min 16°
Sea ~19°

Warm days, still-cool sea

June
Max 29°Min 20°
Sea ~22°

Warm and dry, great for swimming

July
Max 31°Min 22°
Sea ~26°

Peak summer heat

August
Max 31°Min 22°
Sea ~26°

Peak heat, warm sea

September
Max 28°Min 20°
Sea ~25°

Warm and calm, fewer crowds

October
Max 24°Min 17°
Sea ~23°

Mild autumn, sea still warm

November
Max 20°Min 13°
Sea ~21°

Cooler, with more frequent rain

December
Max 16°Min 10°
Sea ~19°

Mild winter, rarely freezing

Everyday essentials

A mini-market directly across from the entrance covers your everyday needs.

Business information
Supermarket SYN.KA Local Market
Patriarchou Ioannikeiou 34, Chania 731 31
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Takeaway food Mitiska Eastern European Cuisine
Selinou 38, Chania 731 31
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Pharmacy Athousaki Sofia
Akti Kanari 5, Chania 731 31
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Pharmacy Charalampaki Stella
Selinou 27, Chania 731 31
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Nea Chora street market

Every Thursday morning, at the former ABEA site. Summer hours: 07:30 to 14:30. At all other days and times, the space serves as a parking area.

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Chania Super Market

Open 24 hours

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How far is everything?

Nea Chora beach 5 min walk
Venetian Harbour and Old Town 10 min walk
Municipal Market 12 min walk
Central Bus Station 12 min walk
Sunset over the sea at Nea Chora, Chania