Botanical Park

There’s a saying popular among Cretans that refers to Crete as a small continent.There is no better place for one to experience it first hand than the Botanical Park & Gardens. The Park lies in the small village of Fournes, on the feet of the White Mountains, about half an hour (18kms) from Chania.

Shortly after you pass the village a sign will direct you towards the Botanical Park of Chania where you can have an unprecedented tour of the region’s enchanting nature containing more than 150 species of fruit trees, together with dozens of herbs, medicinal and ornamental plants in a paradise-like habitat that brings guests as close to Cretan nature, flora & fauna as possible.

The lush landscape is completed by a lake in the lower part of the park offering accommodation & protection to ducks, geese & other water birds. During the summer months the best time to schedule your visit is early in the morning in order to avoid the frequent strong heat of the midday summer sun. The afternoon shades will make your leisurely walk through the Botanical paths ideal.Your experience will be completed with a meal in the excellent park’s restaurant serving 100% local, organic & seasonal raw materials.