Neighbourhood around Splantzia

Welcome to Splantzia — one of the most enchanting districts of Chania, just tucked behind the old harbour. Here you will discover winding alleyways, lovingly restored old houses, and shady courtyards waiting to be explored. The UNESCO-heritage charm of Chania truly radiates in places like this — you’ll sense the magic the moment you arrive.

Splantzia is like a living history book, where Venetian facades meet Ottoman echoes. The atmosphere blends times gone by with a lively present. It feels like a small village in the heart of the city — and yet the bustling harbour is only a few steps away. This is precisely what makes the location of Linda’s Convent Garden Homes so special.

At the root of the neighbourhood? Definitely the Square — known officially as 1821 Square, but to most locals simply Splantzia. Surrounded by cosy cafés and traditional tavernas, this is where history fills the air.

Don’t miss the Church of Agios Nikolaos in Splantzia Square. Built around 1320 by Dominican monks, later converted into the Hünkâr Camisi (mosque) under Ottoman rule, today it is unique in Greece for having both a bell tower and a minaret. 

If you wander the backstreets, you may chance upon hidden fountains, water tanks once used in Venetian times, and murals that tell stories of centuries past.

After exploring, you’ll easily find yourself on Koum Kapi’s waterfront with a leisurely walk — day or night, there’s something stirring: from quiet cafés to vibrant restaurants, or from gentle sunset light to soft evening breeze.

On Saturday mornings, head to the farmers’ market on Minoos Street — just a stone’s throw from Koum Kapi. Fresh fruit, local vegetables straight from Cretan soil — if you’ve ever tasted a tomato here, you’ll understand.

But Splantzia is more than its history. It’s a place to breathe deliberately, to uncover surprises around every corner, and to feel the warmth of people and place. Wander through alleys, taste at tavernas, let yourself be carried by the rhythm of this neighbourhood. Your stay here will leave a mark. Enjoy every moment.