A green area that spans nearly 20 hectares, the Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete provide a pleasant retreat from the summer heat. The territory is overgrown by multiple species of herbs, flowers, medicinal plants and fruit trees. The parks are also home to colorful peacocks and other animals.

Indian Lands Conservation Area, a 25-acre coastal haven of woodlands and marshes, harbors a unique winter tradition. Each year, the Nobscussett Indian community returns to their ancestral home along the shores of Bass River, where they erect wigwams and reside until spring. The arrival of spring brings a vibrant display of Lady Slipper Orchids to the river's meadows, signaling the end of their winter stay. Explore this natural sanctuary and witness the enduring connection between the Nobscussett people and their ancestral lands.

The Chania Museum of Typography traces the development of typography from the Gutenberg era until today. You will see different tools, objects, machines and prints which have been used throughout the making of contemporary print. Lectures and readings are held on occasion.