🛒 Market
Chania Municipal Market
A cross-shaped 1913 covered market selling Cretan cheese, honey, herbs, raki and street snacks.
Typical duration
45 min
Price
Free entry
From port
6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Transfer time
18 min
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Mid-morning when stalls are busiest; closed Sundays
The cross-shaped Municipal Market (Dimotiki Agora) opened in 1913 and was modelled on the market hall in Marseille. Stalls sell Cretan cheeses, honey, herbs, raki and olive oil alongside butchers, fishmongers and a few small tavernas. The building has undergone restoration in recent years, so the number of open stalls can vary; check locally. Closed Sundays.
Getting there from the port
The shuttle drops nearby; a few minutes' walk from the harbour.
🚌 Best transport: shuttle💶 Cost: €5-6 shuttle