Kato Daratso Holidays

Kato Daratso Holidays – Quieter alternative to Chania Town
Kato Daratso is just 4 miles from Chania Town, the interesting capital town of the west of Crete, and 10 miles from Chania airport. Daratso and its neighbour Galatas are small villages on the hillside above Kalamaki beach which have expanded down to the coast. Kato (lower) Daratso is the part of the village now bordering the sea. The resort will appeal to those who want to enjoy the charms of Chania Town while remaining a little detached from the town in a quieter village setting. Visitors here can enjoy all the advantages of Chania as a base for exploring the west of Crete.

Kato Daratso Holidays – A choice of fine beaches
The original village of Daratso retains a good deal of its traditional charm despite this areas growing popularity. The beach at Kato Daratso is a short walk from the older part of Daratso and is called Kalamaki beach. Agii Apostoli beach is another nearby nice popular sandy beach in a fine bay. The beaches here are shallow and good for children. Visitors can take advantage of the proximity of several more superb long open beaches on the west coast of Crete, often backed by verdant green hills and citrus plantations and olive groves.

Holidays in Kato Daratso – With the benefits of Chania Town
Kato Daratso has a few modest tavernas, restaurants and shops on the doorstep but you are likely to be tempted into Chania Town for a far more extensive and interesting selection. Indeed the proximity of Chania town is a great asset for holidays here, with its Old Town; an interesting picturesque neighbourhood of narrow paved lanes, flower-decked houses, tastefully renovated buildings, attractive gardens, walls, castles, churches, monasteries, ancient sites, art galleries and museums, with plenty of atmosphere until late at night. Kato Daratso is close enough to be linked by regular city buses. The resort of Platanias is another well-known lively option along the coast with an excellent sandy beach that is over a mile long. Kato Daratso visitors can use Chania Town for excursions to all the many attractions of the region. Chania is an excellent base for boat trips to many varied neighbouring resorts on the south-west coast of Crete as well as the north coast. Holidays in Kato Daratso should include visits to the charming unspoilt traditional Crete villages found inland in the mountains.