Heraklion to Chania

The apartment that we were staying in was really convenient for it airport, but this meant that it was also pretty noisy as it was right under the flight path at the end of the runway so every so often a plane took off overhead!

We decided to find breakfast before sorting anything out and so wandered along the road and found a lovely cafe where we had food and a coffee. Back to the apartment and I picked up my things and then jogged back to the airport to collect the car.

Back to the apartment and after a shower we shut up the apartment and packed the car. Our destination was Chania, about 2 hours away, but we took our time and had a couple of stops on the way.

Our first stop was at a little place called Bali but it was a bit commercialised and, besides, we couldn't find anywhere to park so we carried on shopping the coast. We pulled off the road to a small seaside resort called Panormos and had a quick drink before carrying on.

About 45 minutes later we stopped at another little village, this time a bit inland called Vryses where we had a club sandwich in a little taverna.

From here it was just 30 minutes to Chania and here we found the car park for the 5 minute walk to the accommodation, Domus Fresco is situated overlooking the old inner harbour which is lined with restaurants and bars and had a real bustling vibe to it. Our room, which is beautiful, overlooks the harbour.

We didn't spend long in the room however and soon headed downstairs to the attached restaurant for a few beers. After this we had a wander along to the fortifications overlooking the lighthouse. Unfortunately, because it was a bit breezy, or evening boat trip was cancelled and so we headed back to the restaurant for a free cocktail which we had on the balcony watching as it got darker.

Once finished we headed out to find somewhere to eat and had a few more drinks before going home for bed!Read more