Discovering Kounoupidiana: A Historic Hub in Akrotiri, Chania

Kounoupidiana is a town in Akrotiri, Chania, located just a breath away from the port of Souda.

The area attracts the highest number of visitors and serves as a central hub for accessing most of the nearby beaches.

Here, visitors can find tourist accommodation, tavernas offering Cretan products, and shops with various offerings.

The village was constructed during the Venetian era and boasts numerous historic churches and points of interest, including the Gouverneto Monastery and Arkoudospilio.

Photo: Municipality of Chania