Egyptian Lighthouse of Chania
Chania, Greece

Egyptian Lighthouse of Chania

Type: lighthouse

The lighthouse at the entrance to the old Venetian harbor is one of the most recognizable symbols of Chania. Its current appearance largely dates from the Egyptian period of the 19th century.

Tickets

Entry: 🟢 Free entry

Walk along the breakwater to the lighthouse ~10 min. Most beautiful before sunset.

🏛️ Heads up: Old core — displayed distance is linear (as the crow flies); narrow streets and stairs mean actual walking is 1.3–1.5× longer than the number shown.

Parking nearby

Parking general Chania

garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (525m)

Address: Akti Kanari, Chania

Parking vendredi soir

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (572m)

Address: Meletiou Piga 6, Chania

Wild parking

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (615m)

Address: Hanija

Kreta

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (624m)

Address: Hanija

Parcheggio auto

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (645m)

Address: Pireos 1-5, Chania

Chania Parkplatz

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (668m)

Address: Pireos 3, Chania

Old Town Chania Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (670m)

Address: Platia Markopoulou, Chania

Parking Plaza

Open until 23:00 garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (673m)

Address: Pireos 3, Chania

Opening hours: 07:00–23:00

Phone: +30 2821 086868

PARKING ZEUS

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (691m)

Address: Mitropolitou Kirillou 7, Chania

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +30 697 752 0061

Parkplatz Chania

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (719m)

Address: Hanija

Free parking lot Koum Kapi

garage/underground 🆓 Free 🚶 10 min to the attraction (726m)

Address: Dodekanisou 56, Chania

Anatoliki tafros parking

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (771m)

Address: Hanija

Parking chania

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (799m)

Address: Petrof 2, Chania

Nearby restaurants

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Taverna Michalis

Taverna Michalis

Open until 02:00
⭐ 4.80 6710 reviews 225m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Akti Tompazi 54, chania creta

Phone: +30 2821 058330

Opening hours: 12:00–02:00

Palazzo al Mare Restaurant Chania

Palazzo al Mare Restaurant Chania

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.70 5523 reviews 227m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Sourmelis St, 36 38, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 008813

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 11:00–00:00 Tuesday: 11:00–00:00 Wednesday: 11:00–00:00 Thursday: 12:00–00:00 Friday: 12:00–00:00 Saturday: 12:00–00:00 Sunday: 11:00–00:00
il Padrino

il Padrino

Open until 23:30
⭐ 4.40 1294 reviews 284m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Kountourioti 45, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 072072

Opening hours: 12:00–23:30

Κάβουρας

Κάβουρας

Open until 00:30
⭐ 4.40 1459 reviews 303m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Akti Tompazi 1, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 028668

Opening hours: 09:00–00:30

Café Remezzo

Café Remezzo

Open until 03:00
⭐ 4.10 2137 reviews 321m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Greece

Phone: +30 2821 052001

Opening hours: 07:00–03:00

Enetikon Restaurant

Enetikon Restaurant

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.40 1268 reviews 335m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Zampeliou 57, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 088270

Opening hours: 08:30–00:00

Sintrivani

Sintrivani

Open until 01:00
⭐ 4.10 1149 reviews 352m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

bar €€

Address: Kountourioti 1, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 074274

Opening hours: 07:00–01:00

Kariatis Restaurant

Kariatis Restaurant

Open until 23:30
⭐ 4.70 1283 reviews 372m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Old Harbour, Katechaki, Κατεχάκη 12, Παλαιό Λιμάνι

Phone: +30 2821 055600

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 17:30–23:30 Tuesday: 17:30–23:30 Wednesday: 17:30–23:30 Thursday: 17:30–23:30 Friday: 17:30–23:30 Saturday: 17:30–23:30 Sunday: Closed
Semiramis

Semiramis

Open until 00:00
⭐ 3.90 1847 reviews 390m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Skoufon 8, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 098650

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:00–00:00 Tuesday: 12:00–00:00 Wednesday: 12:00–00:00 Thursday: 12:00–00:00 Friday: 12:00–00:00 Saturday: 12:00–00:00 Sunday: Closed
Steki

Steki

Open until 01:00
⭐ 4.40 1763 reviews 421m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Agion Deka 3, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 053490

Opening hours: 12:00–01:00

Colombo Kitchen & Bar

Colombo Kitchen & Bar

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.80 1734 reviews 437m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Isodion 17, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 044310

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:30–15:00, 18:00–00:00 Tuesday: 12:30–15:00, 18:00–00:00 Wednesday: 12:30–15:00, 18:00–00:00 Thursday: 12:30–15:00, 18:00–00:00 Friday: 12:30–15:00, 18:00–00:00 Saturday: 12:30–15:00, 18:00–00:00 Sunday: Closed
Adespoto Music Taverna

Adespoto Music Taverna

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.40 1797 reviews 463m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Sifaka, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 051582

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:00–00:00 Tuesday: 12:00–00:00 Wednesday: 12:00–00:00 Thursday: 12:00–00:00 Friday: 12:00–00:00 Saturday: 12:00–00:00 Sunday: 18:00–23:30
Ela

Ela

Open until 22:30
⭐ 4.30 2739 reviews 470m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Kondilaki 45, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 074128

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 11:30–22:30 Tuesday: 11:30–22:30 Wednesday: 11:30–22:30 Thursday: 11:30–22:30 Friday: 11:30–22:30 Saturday: 11:30–22:30 Sunday: Closed
Tholos

Tholos

Open until 00:30
⭐ 4.20 1265 reviews 471m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Agion Deka 36, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 046725

Opening hours: 16:00–00:30

Laganon Fresh Pasta

Laganon Fresh Pasta

Open until 22:30
⭐ 4.70 2745 reviews 480m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Daskalogianni 69, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 114808

Opening hours: see details
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 13:00–22:30 Thursday: 13:00–22:30 Friday: 13:00–22:30 Saturday: 13:00–22:30 Sunday: 13:00–22:30
Salis

Salis

Open until 23:00
⭐ 4.50 3673 reviews 496m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

bar €€

Address: Akti Enoseos 3, Chania

Phone: +30 2821 043700

Opening hours: 13:00–23:00