Location
Old port of Chania
From your first walk it is impossible not to notice the imposing Egyptian Lighthouse, located at the entrance of the port. On the opposite side dominates the military fortress Firka, whose walls were built in the 13th century to protect the port.
Continuing your walk, you will meet the Giali Tzamisi, which decorates the historic port with its special Turkish architecture, whose space is currently used as an exhibition.
A few meters away is the Mediterranean Grand Arsenali (Megalo Arsenali), in which they built and maintained ships. Nowadays this building has been turned into an exhibition space or an area for events.
The apartments of la Vita are ideally located within walking distance of the sights of Chania and the old town for endless walks during the day.
Halidon Street
One of the busiest streets in the city is Halidon Street. The main artery that connects the center of Chania with the historic port of the city. While crossing Halidon you will find many small shops and fast-food restaurants as well as many historic buildings that have been converted into shops or cafes such as the Turkish Hammam that now is a clothing store.
The Tabakaria
Tabakaria is a historic district in the area of Halepa at the eastern end of Chania. An entire leather processing industry had developed there, the so-called tanneries that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Over the last 30 years the area has begun to be abandoned and degraded as the way of skin treatment has changed. Today some of them have been converted into residences, restaurants and accommodation.
Over the last 30 years the area has begun to be abandoned and degraded as the way of skin treatment has changed. Today some of them have been converted into residences, restaurants and accommodation.
Firka
One of the most important fortifications works for the protection of the port of Chania from enemy attacks was the Firka Fortress. A chain tied from one side of the fortress to the opposite side of the lighthouse prevented the arrival of enemy ships in the port. During the Turkish occupation, the fortress was turned into a barracks. Today at its entrance it hosts the Nautical Museum.
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