I had not visited Chania for about 25 years, and this time Solo
Sophia's studio apartment was better than I expected, it is in a very nice part of Chania (Neo Chorio) west of the main town, and it is just 100 metres from a bay and small harbour with a lovely sandy beach with safe swimming , excellent restaurants particularly Mikrolimano, and Manos. It is quiet, and although the promenade road is being rebuilt at the moment there is no noise heard from the studio.
The apartment is modern and has a double sofa bed, and had everything you would want for your comfort, there is a kettle, Coffee maker, sandwich toaster, microwave, large fridge and freezer, plenty of cooking facilities with ceramic hob and oven although I only did a little breakfast like porridge in microwave or boiled eggs, the water is nice and hot and the bathroom is small but OK with toilet and shower unit , There are large fitted modern wardrobes and there is a nice balcony overlooking the road just opposite the Candia Hotel, and you can see the sea at the end of the road.
The old Venetian Harbour can be reached by walking along the sea walk and is about 20 minutes pleasant walk, or through the main town and up to the market about 20 minutes also.
There is a good bakery and small supermarket within 10 mins. walk, and a large modern very good supermarket about 15 minutes near the old town wall.
The bus station is also about 15 mins. walk and the bus service is brilliant, you can visit all main areas, I went to Souda Bay to visit the allied war cemetery, and to Kalyves. I used the bus from and back to the airport its 2 euros fifty cents each way about 20 minutes ride and runs every 30 minutes.
NOW I COME TO THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN:- , Sophia the host was very special, she made me so welcome and brought me oranges and water when I arrived and was always available, she lives near in the apartments.
I would definitely like to visit Sophia's again she is a super hostess.