Kokkini Chani

If you ever find yourself in this village you will certainly be enchanted by the most beautiful sunset, as well as the fabulous sunrise, a scene not to be missed with your camera.

Kokkini Chani is 14km from Heraklion airport, it is an ideal place for relaxation and swimming in the crystal blue waters of its well kept beach.

The hospitality of the local people plus the very good tourist infrastructure will make you feel very relaxed and content is this peaceful town.

Its archeological site "Nirou Chani" is strongly connected with the islands history. 

In 1918 the archeologist excavated a very significant, well preserved, Minoan mansion. 

It is assumed that this was the residence of a high-ranking member of the clergy, because double-horns (a sacred symbol of the Minoans), altars, big hatchets as well as other objects of worship were found.

Kokkini Chani is an ideal destination and its position in the heart of the island makes it an interesting starting point for many excursions to the North as well as the south of Crete.

The magic colours of the fabulous sunset, the light blue sea, the night life will make your holiday unforgetable.