Chania Flair Deluxe Boutique Hotel

Chania Flair is neither a typical city hotel nor a secluded holiday resort. It is the new approach to a relaxing holiday: to feel the pulse of a romantic Venetian harbour city and at the same time enjoy a relaxing, regenerating beach holiday! With the quality guarantee of Corissia Hotels. We welcome you warmly!

The hotel’s privileged and very quiet location makes it an ideal starting point at any time of the year from which to experience the historic centre, discover the Cretan cuisine and culture and explore the beautiful and varied surrounding countryside.

The modern hotel impresses with its elegant design, high-quality furnishings and its privileged location between the sandy beach, city and old town. In the hotel building you will find spacious lounges with garden area as well as a reception area which is open 24 hours a day.

On the sitting and sun terrace on the top floor, you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the bay of Chania and the White Mountains of Crete with a drink of your choice.

In the Rooftop Fitness Studio you will find state-of-the-art equipment from renowned manufacturers and you can enjoy your fitness training with a magnificent view of the sea free of charge.

On the roof terrace you will also find a relaxation area, optionally open or closed, with a 20 m2 heated pool, sauna, deck chairs and sun terrace, which you can use at no extra charge.

In addition, in a specially equipped, spacious area, you will experience cosmetic and massage treatments tailored to your needs, which contribute to the relaxation and regeneration of your body and give your soul and spirit rest and well-being. Free high-speed Internet access via WLAN is available throughout the entire facility.

All rooms are large, bright and very comfortably furnished. In the following section you will find detailed information about the different types of rooms.In the stylish premises of the hotel adults are among themselves, the hotel rooms can only be booked by persons aged 16 and over (adults only).

All hotel areas are easily accessible for our guests with walking disabilities. We have taken great care to ensure that the construction and all technical equipment meet the most modern requirements in terms of quality of stay and comfort: thermal insulation, individually adjustable air conditioning with heat pump / geothermal energy, increased sound insulation, special ventilation filters, solar system, etc.

The state-of-the-art construction method in combination with the systematic use of sustainable, renewable energy sources, such as geothermal heat pumps for heating and air conditioning and solar panels for electricity generation meet all the criteria of a climate-neutral building.

The Chania Flair is one of the first CO2-neutral hotels on Crete due to its very high energy efficiency.

The location

Welcome to Chania, the romantic harbour town in the west of Crete with its venetian character. The new Adults Only Boutique Hotel was built in 2020 in a very quiet location within the city of Chania, in the Nea Chora district and is only a few steps (60 m) from the fine sandy beach and a few minutes walk from the dreamy old town with the Venetian harbour. The lively city centre with its countless shopping and entertainment possibilities is also only a few hundred metres away.

A location where city, historic centre and sandy beach all come together
The car-free promenade of the small fishing port of Nea Chora, which stretches west along the fine sandy beach, begins directly in front of the hotel. Further west, there are several small bays with golden, gently sloping sandy beaches: Aptera, Chrissi Akti and Agii Apostoli.

All beaches regularly awarded the Blue Flag are within walking distance of the hotel. The area up to Agii Apostoli is mostly covered with small parks with pine and eucalyptus trees.

In an easterly direction, the old town of Chania, which boasts the romantic Venetian harbour, awaits you after a few minutes on foot. This unique scenery consists of the old lighthouse, the Firkas fortress, the mosque with the large white dome and the pastel-coloured houses from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.

On the harbour promenade, which offers a unique view of the sea, there is a wide choice of restaurants, cafés and bars. Every evening the whole city meets here for a stroll.

Grand Suite & Spa

The Grand Suites consist of 2 separate rooms and are therefore very comfortable and spacious. Each room has a super king size box spring bed 200 x 200 cm with top quality mattress, living area with armchair and table and a large balcony.

The Grand Suite can be booked by a maximum of 4 adults aged 16 and over. Due to their privileged location, the Grand Suites have a magnificent side or direct view of the bay of Chania.

The highlight of the Grand Suites is the whirlpool system in the room with outstanding hygiene properties, because the system works without a pipe construction, so that nowhere can residual water be left behind.

The whirl intensity ranges from gentle strokes to a powerful and extensive massage of the skin, subcutis and muscles. The pure power of the water can thus be used specifically for well-being and relaxation.

Each room in the Grand Suite also has individually adjustable air conditioning, a small fridge, a 50” smart TV with Internet and satellite reception, VoIP telephone, Internet via WLAN/ LAN free of charge, writing desk with USB sockets / LAN, safe, spacious wardrobe with interior lighting, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, separate WC and shower with waterfall shower head.

Every day you will find in your room a free selection of coffee and tea utensils as well as a bottle of still water. Beach towels and irons are available free of charge on request.

An innovative gastronomy concept
Premium Breakfast à la Carte
Your rich and tasty breakfast will be served in the quiet Adults-Only Restaurant. Specialities are freshly prepared for you at ‘show cooking’ stations. With Premium Breakfast à la Carte we will serve you your daily, rich breakfast personally and not as usual as a buffet.

Our chef will prepare culinary delights of the highest quality for you, which you can choose from our menu and enjoy in our new premises. The quiet location and the relaxed ambience of the hotel restaurant allow you to enjoy your daily meals undisturbed.

Dinner à la Carte
In our hotel restaurant or on the roof terrace with a wonderful view of the sea, you can enjoy special culinary creations of our chef in the evening. «Getting to know the real Greek culture and the relaxed contact with the locals is an important part of our hotel philosophy and is supported by us in principle.»

In the surrounding, pulsating city you can enjoy Greek, Cretan and international cuisine in all its variations at any time. These culinary experiences, be it in a small tavern in one of the intricate alleys of the old town or in a cosy fish restaurant at the Venetian harbour, should become part of your entire holiday experience.

Relaxation with a magnificent sea view
On the roof terrace you will find an optional open or closed relaxation area with a 20 m2 heated whirlpool, sauna, deck chairs and sun terrace, which you can use at no extra charge.«Let new impulses into your life and get to know yourself from a new perspective…»

Massage & Cosmetics Treatments
In a specially equipped, spacious area, you can enjoy cosmetic and massage treatments tailored to your needs with the help of our expert staff. «A range of massage treatments help to relax and regenerate your body and give your soul and spirit rest and well-being.»

Fitness with holiday feeling
Our fitness studio on the top floor, with a unique 180 degree view of the sea, is equipped with the most modern cardio machines and weight stations (from TECHNOGYM), as well as other special equipment for your individual or group training: treadmills, crosstrainers, bicycle ergometers, rowing machines, Kinesis and TRX.

«Stay fit and healthy by achieving your personal training goals even on holiday.» Personal fitness trainer available on request at extra charge

Cocktail & Wine Bar
At our lobby bar you can enjoy an exquisite selection of wines, delicious cocktails and spirits as well as coffees and refreshing drinks of all kinds in a relaxed, tranquil atmosphere. Pure romance! «Sheer pleasure in a wonderful ambience.»

Recreation directly on the sandy beach
In spring 2021 we will open the Chania Flair Café directly on the beach promenade, only a few meters from the hotel building. The Chania Flair Café has its own beach section with sunbeds and parasols, which our guests can use free of charge. «Close your eyes and concentrate only on the sound of the sea. What a melody!»

Shuttle to 10 nearby beaches 2021
From spring 2021 we offer a free daily shuttle service to more than 10 nearby beaches and bays exclusively for our guests. «Crete is a true paradise for beach lovers. Long golden sandy beaches, rocky reefs and small bays are abundant in Crete.»

Destination Crete
When choosing Crete as a holiday destination, there is no need to distinguish between beach and recreational holidays and other, alternative types of holidays, such as city breaks, hiking holidays, cultural or adventure holidays.

You can simply combine them as you like! This is exactly what makes Crete such a unique destination…

Stroll through dreamy old towns on Crete and experience the magic of history first hand
Which cities in Crete have a beautiful old town? Find out here, as the old towns of Crete should not be missed during your holidays! The island does not only impress with its white sandy beaches, the exciting nightlife and a unique landscape.

Here you can dive into other epochs of European history like in hardly any other place. Embedded in historical city walls and modern buildings are old towns that have retained their old charm thanks to the careful care of their inhabitants.

Go on a search for traces through the old towns of the cosmopolitan island, no matter whether you prefer to spend your holiday on the beach or whether the incomparable nature of the island has captivated you: The old towns of Crete should really not be missed during your holiday!

The Venice of Crete: the old town of Chania
In the west of Crete, only a few kilometres away from the White Mountains, the old town of Chania awaits you with its romantic Venetian harbour.

This unique scenery consists of the old lighthouse, the Firkas fortress, the mosque with the large white dome and the pastel-coloured houses from the 16th, 17th and 18th century.

There is a wide choice of restaurants, cafés and bars on the harbour promenade, where you can enjoy a unique view of the sea. Every evening the whole city meets here to stroll. In addition to the still preserved ship halls of the old Venetians you will not only discover impressive buildings such as old city palaces, mosques and churches.

With its colourful streets behind the promenade the charming place reminds of Venice itself. After a walk through the streets, past taverns and the shops and workshops of traditional craftsmen, you will enjoy a pulsating nightlife.

A hidden treasure: the old town of Rethymno
Unforgettable sunsets can be experienced in contemplative Rethymno, where the old town nestles on the coast of a small peninsula. The extensive Fortezza Castle, which was built in the 16th century, towers above it.

On the café terraces along the sandy beach and the harbour you can enjoy delicious coffee and local specialities before the alleys of the old town with their small flower-decorated houses entice you.

The minarets of the former mosques and the wooden oriels give Rethymno a touch of oriental flair. In combination with the Venetian mansions of the 16th and 17th century, an almost fairytale atmosphere is created.

The modern meets history: the old town of Heraklion
The old town of Heraklion is particularly lively. Here, modernity meets history: in the Minoan era, the port was located here, which was part of the famous palace complex of Knossos. Heraklion has retained this great significance to this day.

The city is the start and finish of many cruises and the economic centre of Crete. The old fortress walls, which were once supposed to protect the Cretan capital from attacks, still house impressive buildings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

On three sides, surrounded by walls and one by the sea, the historic centre offers you everything you need for a successful holiday – free from car noise. Because the streets of the old town are part of an extensive pedestrian area that allows you to experience the unique magic of this place.

Greek coffee specialities tempt you in the cafés along the old harbour basin. During the day, interesting exhibitions and markets await you along the alleys and squares lined with ancient buildings, where craftsmen and artists still maintain the old traditions of the island. In the evening you can end the day with a delicious meal in one of the restaurants typical for the region.

Breathtaking mountain landscapes and rough tracks: Discover Crete offroad now!
Offroad Tours on Crete – Explore the beautiful island by jeep or mountain bike.

Fasten your seat belt and explore the island from its most beautiful side. With a 4×4 all-terrain vehicle you drive through lonely nature and create an unforgettable memory of your stay in Crete. Gather impressions of abandoned villages, ancient temples or churches carved into the rock.

Bathing fun is not neglected on these impressive tours either, because at some point you will reach one of the wonderful beaches of Crete, where the Mediterranean Sea invites you to relax and cool off from your off-road adventure.

Jeep tour to the Rodopou Peninsula
The peninsula between the bays of Chania and Kissamos is not yet accessible by asphalt roads at all. Here, a 4×4 jeep is the right vehicle, as the roads are partly very rough. The drive through deserted but sheep- and goat-rich nature is the ultimate experience.

You can see a deserted village, the hint of an ancient temple and two pilgrimage churches in complete solitude. The adventure begins in Kolymbari. Here you can still shop for the picnic planned for the tour and be impressed by the historic Gonia Monastery on the outskirts of the village.

From here the actual tour starts, through a small gorge to the short stone-pebble beach Afrata Beach with snack bar and comfortable sun loungers. Directly at this crossing is the Kafenío ‘I Kalia Kardia’, one of the last signs of civilization before the wilderness. Now it gets bumpy, but also unforgettably beautiful.

Now the real offroad part of your adventure tour begins. It continues on a wide track, where you can make many new acquaintances with locals. Most of them are not people, but rather the sheep and goats that live here and shape the landscape.

The trail ends in a coastal settlement with the 100 m long and 20 m wide pebbled Menies Beach. Next to a tiny white chapel the Greek flag is proudly hoisted. A sight to make the heart of a true Crete fan beat faster!

From here it’s a return trip. Let the impressions you gained on the way there have an effect again until you are presented with the breathtakingly beautiful view of the wide bay of Kissamos. If you are lucky, you may even spot the distant islands of Kythira and Antikithyra in the direction of the Peloponnese.

Other impressive stops are Agios Ioannis Gionas, a sanctuary of pilgrimage, and the church of Agios Pavlos, which was built almost directly on the sea. It is now about 8 km to Rodopou. Then the paved road has you again.

Particularly curious adventurers expect then still an unusual bathing place and a great tavern. For this you drive down via Ravdoucha to the so-called Waves on the Rock. Between the rocks and sand the sea has formed a small natural pool here. Here you can enjoy the evening completely relaxed.

To the Blue Lagoon of Balos via gravel road
In the northwest of Crete lies Balos, the blue lagoon, a breathtaking turquoise bay with a fantastic sandy beach on the west side of the Gramvousa peninsula. You can reach Balos either by car (partly gravel road) and descent via steps or by boat from Kastelli Kissamos.

The way to your destination is already a great pleasure. Almost always you will have a view of the cliffs and the sea; on the other side of the bay of Kissamos the Rodopou peninsula extends far into the Aegean Sea.

From Georgioupolis to Kissamos you drive on a national road that has been converted into a motorway. This way takes about one hour. It is best to drive directly towards the sea to be at the beach of Balos early. It will be worth it, because you will experience a wonderful day that you will not forget so quickly.

Cycling holidays on Crete – wonderful cycling tours through high mountains and traditional villages
The high mountains of Crete, the olive groves and vines, the original villages and ancient buildings form an impressive backdrop also for cycling fans.

Cycling through the white mountains of Crete
This relaxed, but winding and panoramic tour takes you around the two mountain peaks of Fourni and Agathes, which are about 1500 m high.

You will arrive in remote villages with traditional kafenia on tiny plateaus, where only a handful of people live, and you will have a view of the Imbros Gorge, which may stimulate your hiking appetite.

For mountain biking, however, you will need to be in very good physical condition, as some sections of the route are steeply uphill.

Bike tour through the Apokoronas Peninsula
On the peninsula, which stretches out into the Aegean Sea between Georgioupolis and the bay of Souda, you have time enough for a chat with locals in beautiful coffee houses, for a short hike in the green and for a bath and lunch directly at the sea.

You can often see white mountains, sea, Akrotiri peninsula and the city of Chania from the same location.

Mountain bike tour: villages in the backcountry of Georgioupolis
Great villages hide directly in the hinterland of Georgioupolis. In less than 25 km you can experience beautiful landscapes, hidden churches, an amazing castle and a Kafenio that seems to sink into Bougainvilleen. And of course there are nice Cretans on top of that.

By bike to the mountain village of Argyroupolis
Only a few kilometres from Georgioupolis at the north-eastern foot of the White Mountains lies the idyllic mountain village called Argyroupolis. It is known for its springs, which gush down from airy stone walls under shady trees in many small waterfalls. Along the road, rustic taverns await hungry and thirsty visitors.

Lake Kournas: Crete’s only natural freshwater lake
Crete’s only natural freshwater lake, with its turquoise water and picturesque mountain scenery, seems to have been transported here from the Alps. It is a protected area, almost circular and 22.5 metres deep at its deepest point.

Even in midsummer it rarely gets too crowded here and the pretty, colourful pedal boats are also available in sufficient numbers. Also rare animal and plant species, like water turtles, dragonflies and countless bird species can be seen here.

The most interesting museums and historical exhibitions in Crete
Are you interested in culture and history and would like to visit a museum during your visit to Crete? Here are our recommendations.

Those who come to Crete enjoy the endless beaches of this beautiful Mediterranean island, the hospitality and the good food. But the island pearl has much more to offer, because Crete, with its millennia-old history, has always been a center of European culture. Archaeologists have found out that Crete has been continuously inhabited by people since 6,000 BC.

Countless finds and excavation sites on the island tell the varied and adventurous story of its inhabitants. Crete was home to the first high culture in Europe from the third millennium BC onwards. The Minoans and their impressive culture played a major role in the development of the ancient Greek world. The legends that originated during this time and were later passed on from mouth to mouth also had a great influence on the Greek mythology.

Anyone who wants to immerse themselves in this fabulous and legendary world of ancient Greece can do so without difficulty by visiting the numerous museums or excavation sites on the island. Forget for a few hours the hustle and bustle of our modern world and let yourself be captivated by long forgotten worlds.

The archaeological museum in Chania
Chania is one of Crete’s hotspots for archaeology. The first human settlements in the city could be traced back to the period 3,400 to 3,000 BC.

Based on tradition, scientists today assume that it was founded by the mythical king Minos. Kudonija, as the city was originally called, had one of the most important ceramic production of its time and maintained trade relations as far away as Egypt, Cyprus and Palestine.

But nothing lasts forever and so the Minoan culture had to bow to other cultures over the millennia. Finds from various excavation sites tell of this extremely exciting and eventful history of the island. They are kept like a precious treasure in the museums of Chania, for example, and made accessible to interested visitors.

There is no more beautiful museum building than the former Venetian Franciscan church in Gothic style in the whole of Crete. It houses some of what archaeologists have found in Chania and the surrounding area over the last 100 years.

The unique ambience of this archaeological museum is enhanced by the small outer courtyard, which used to be part of the cloister. Visitors to the museum can admire important finds from the pre-Christian period, including a Minoan clay seal known as the “Seal of the Sovereign”.

The representation on the seal shows a powerful male figure standing on the roof of a building in front of the Kastelli Hills in Chania.

The archaeological museum in Eleftherna
Eleftherna was one of the most important Cretan city states in Greek and Roman antiquity. Cretan archaeologists have only been digging here since 1985 and are now planning to continue digging.

What they have already found and what they will find in the future will find its place in the ultra-modern Archaeological Museum, which opens in 2016. For visitors, the excavations are an experience not only because of their historical dimension, but also because of the landscape and nature.

The nautical museum in Chania
The only shipping museum on our island is the striking dark red building at the western end of the harbour. If you are enthusiastic about seafaring and nautics, you have come to the right place.

With the help of the numerous and well-preserved exhibits of the Nautical Museum of Chania, the visitor learns a lot about the millennia-old seafaring tradition of Crete.

The three permanent exhibition areas of this house show the marine environment of the Mediterranean island, the battle of Crete during the Second World War and the ancient shipbuilding tradition of the island.

Among other things, legendary creatures of the deep sea, exhibits from 1941, which tell of one of the worst chapters of the Second World War, and exhibits that bring the old Minoan shipbuilding tradition back to life. Although not a single one of these ancient ships has been salvaged, wall paintings testify to their artful construction.

A replica of these ships can be admired in the Venetian shipyard hall in the port of Chania. If you concentrate on the main exhibits in the two-storey building, you will hardly need more than half an hour for a visit.

The Minoan ship of Chania
The wealth and prosperity of Crete in the 2nd millennium B.C. was not only based on the fertility of the island but also on the intensive trade the Minoans carried on in the eastern Mediterranean.

But what did their ships look like? Not a single wreck of a Minoan ship has been found so far, but only representations on wall paintings. But you can now see a Minoan ship – in a Venetian dockyard at the port of Chania.

The archaeological museum in Heraklion
We now turn to Heraklion, another cultural centre of ancient Crete. According to Greek mythology, Heracles is said to have gone ashore in Heraklion, which means “Heracles city” in English, to capture the legendary Cretan bull.

In ancient times Heraklion was one of the four harbor towns around the legendary city of Knossos, which maintained a variety of trade relations in the Mediterranean.

The Archaeological Museum in the island’s capital is the most important and largest museum on the island. Here you will get the best impression of how varied and high quality the art work on Crete was about 3500 years ago.

But you will also gain an insight into the fashion, everyday life, crafts, festivals and leisure activities of the Minoans of that time. You should plan at least two hours for a tour of the two museum floors.

The historical museum in Heraklion
Rulers came, rulers left Crete. The collapse of the once so powerful Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity have not left Crete without a trace. If you want to get an idea of this extremely varied and exciting time, you should definitely plan a visit to the historical museum of Heraklion.

With the help of modern exhibition concepts involving audiovisual media, you will be immersed in a time when Ottomans and Byzantines determined the history of the island.

The highlight of the exhibition is the painting ‘The Monastery of Saint Catherine on Mount Sinai’ by the famous painter El Greco. It is the only work of the artist on the island, who was originally born as Domínikos Theotokópoulos in Crete and achieved fame and glory in Spain.

The ‘Historical Museum of Crete’ shows a collection of objects from the island’s history during the Christian era in an old and a new building. In front of the ticket office, the figurehead of a Venetian galley of the 16th/17th century hangs on the wall on the right.

These animals have apparently always fascinated people. Here they are probably supposed to keep all evil away from the ship like ancient Gorgons.

The Museum of Christian Art in Heraklion
The small museum with a modern design in the church of St. Catherine of Sinai, built as early as the 13th century, houses the most valuable icons of the island, bringing visitors closer to Byzantine icon painting in Crete.

Even those who have little interest in pious paintings will be delighted with a little artistic sense, because in them the strict theological canon of Byzantine icon painting is combined with the vividness of Western Renaissance art.

The Natural History Museum in Heraklion
Interested visitors can find out more about the island’s past and present flora and fauna in the Heraklion Natural History Museum. The museum has an impressive area of 3,500 m², making it the largest exhibition of its kind in the Mediterranean.

A visit to the museum is highly recommended, because here you can discover the natural characteristics of the Mediterranean in an original way. You will also learn interesting facts about the former and current animal world.

A visit to the live museum is particularly recommended. This is a very special museum complex consisting of many small aquariums and terrariums for live animals such as snakes and lizards, thus illustrating the fauna of the eastern Mediterranean.

Mega-dioramas impressively convey the various ecosystems of the eastern Mediterranean region and with the almost complete skeleton of the giant Dinotherium, an elephant-like animal can be marvelled at, which had its habitat in Crete a good nine million years ago.

In 1981, the natural history museum was founded under the patronage of the University of Crete. It carries out impressive pioneering work in the following areas: studying and managing the environment of Crete, promoting education, raising awareness among the local population and visitors to Crete.

The archaeological museum in Rethymno
The old Archaeological Museum of the city in front of the entrance to the Fortezza was closed in 2015. A new one is planned, but is unlikely to be built before 2022.

Some particularly important and exemplary objects from the rich collection will remain on display in the former Roman Catholic Church of San Francesco for as long as this is the case. Although the exhibition is small, it has been arranged very lovingly. A tour takes about 10-15 minutes.

The archaeological museum in Kissamos
The west of Crete only became increasingly important in the classical and Roman antiquity. For from this time on, the western Mediterranean area was also discovered as a trading partner for the island’s goods.

The most interesting archaeological finds from this period are exhibited in the archaeological district museum of Kissamos. The heart of the exhibition are two very well preserved mosaics from Roman times.

The mosaics are made of white, grey and red-brown mosaic stones and show the life in the urban villas of the Greek-Roman Kissamos. Also very remarkable are a sundial from that time and life-size Roman marble statues.

The museum is housed in an administrative building from the Venetian-Ottoman period which, thanks to expert restorers and craftsmen, forms the traditional heart of the town.

The archaeological museum in Ierapetra
The small museum in a school built in 1899 especially for the Muslim children of the city presents only few but very interesting finds from the region. The English language explanatory panels are relatively detailed and informative.

As soon as you enter you look through the long, narrow alignment of the two halls at an almost completely preserved marble statue of the goddess Persephone from the 2nd century AD.