Kissamos (formerly Kastelli)

Kissamos

Kissamos may be the 'capital' of the region of Kissamos but it is a small provincial town. There isn't much to see but the town has kept its Cretan character, has good amenities , a nice sea front promenade with tavernas and cafés and is an interesting choice if you want to avoid purely touristic developments and prefer to experience a more 'real' Crete.

Location of Kissamos

Location of Kissamos

Getting there

 Kissamos is located 40 km west of Chania in the beautiful gulf of Kissamos and connected cby a good road. There are plenty of public bus connections.

Atmosphere

A sleepy little town which is not at all geared for tourism.

Accommodation

Some accommodation in the town with more in the outlying areas. There are also a couple of campings nearby.

Restaurants

Many good restaurants frequented by the locals.

Shopping

Being a town Kissamos has most things you'd need

Nightlife

Some bars.

Cultural

The Archaeological Museum of Kissamos is worth a visit. The museum shows objects unearthed during archaeological digs in the area.

Beach

A long beach stretching east of the town. It is a mixture of sand and pebbles. Generally very quiet.

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Location of Kissamos

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