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Historical Landmarks May 2026
Lissos: A Hike To Ancient Ruins
18km south of Kandania Paradise is the ancient city of Lissos. Walk past preserved temple mosaics and a Roman odeon before reaching the pebble beach.
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Discover the beauty of Western Crete through a selection of articles on itineraries, beaches, villages, and authentic experiences in the Chania region of Crete.
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Towns & Villages May 2026
Kandanos: A Peek Into Inland Crete And Its Ηistory
Just 11 minutes from Kandania Paradise, Kandanos offers a close look at inland Crete. Discover a living village with a deep history.
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Beaches Jun 2026
Gialiskari Beach: The Pebbled Peninsula Of The Libyan Sea
Located 25.8km from Kandania Paradise, Gialiskari Beach is a pebbled peninsula with twin back-to-back coves, offering calm, deep-water swimming even on windy days.
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Gorges Jun 2026
Anydri Gorge: The Trail To Gialiskari Beach
20km from Kandania Paradise is the Anydri Gorge, a 3km hike in southwest Crete starting from Anydri village that leads straight to the pebbles of Gialiskari Beach
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Towns & Villages May 2026
Palaiochora: The Bride Of The Libyan Sea
A short, 30-minute drive from Kandania Paradise brings you to Palaiochora. Built on a narrow peninsula stretching into the Libyan Sea, offering distinct advantage: two opposing beaches.
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Towns & Villages May 2026
Sougia: A Day By The The Libyan Sea
Half an hour from Kandania Paradise, Sougia offers a south-coast escape with clear Libyan Sea water, a long pebble beach, and a relaxed pace that suits a slow afternoon by the sea.
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