Chania, Akrotiri and Souda Bay Scenic Drive
Chania old town, the Souda Bay War Cemetery, the monasteries of Agia Triada and Gouverneto, and Stavros beach where Zorba the Greek was filmed. A full-day scenic drive on the Akrotiri peninsula in western Crete from getcarhire.com

1. Chania Old Town
The loveliest Venetian harbour in Crete, with its 15th-century lighthouse. Your start point.

2. Souda Bay War Cemetery
The Commonwealth war cemetery, resting place of over 1,500 Allied soldiers of the 1941 Battle of Crete.

3. Agia Triada Monastery
The great 17th-century monastery, the largest in Crete, known for its wine and olive oil.

4. Gouverneto Monastery
A fortress-like monastery further north, and the trailhead for the hike down to Katholiko.

5. Stavros Beach
The near-circular bay where the famous dance scene in Zorba the Greek was filmed.

Chania, Akrotiri and Souda Bay Scenic Drive Route