Explore the old town of Chania with its world-renowned Venetian lighthouse, the aristocratic suburb of Halepa, and Tabakaria. Tabakaria is a very distinct part of the historical Chalepa neighborhood. In contrast with the aristocratic atmosphere of Chalepa, they were for almost two centuries the place where all the tanneries of Chania city used to be. Visit koum Kapi neighbourhood. Koum Kapi got its name from the Tirkish world “kum kapisi” which means “gate of sand”. The gate of sand was a big gate on the eastern end of the old walls of Chania city, which led to a beautiful sandy beach. Today the neighbourhood is known for its charming cafes and reastaurants.
