- Region
- Keramia, Kydonia, south of Chania
- Access
- Narrow winding hill roads
- Nearby villages
- Alonaki, Plativola, Keramia
- Best paired with
- Theriso
Finding the right Drakona
Keramia is a municipal unit that includes Malaxa, Katochori, Kontopoula and Drakona. When you search maps, use 'Drakona Keramia' to avoid confusion with places of similar name.
What the village is like
Drakona sits among dense trees and olive groves with views of the surrounding peaks. Its central church is dedicated to Agios Fanourios and Agios Ioannis Prodromos. The pace is slow, and the food follows the traditional Cretan pattern of local produce.
Making a day of it
Combine Drakona with Theriso, reached through its gorge road from Chania, for history and lunch, or loop back via Keramia and the Malaxa ridge, which looks over Souda Bay. Roads are narrow and twisting; allow more time than the distance suggests.
Eating and buying
If a particular taverna is your reason to go, call ahead: village places keep shorter hours outside summer. Honey and olive oil from local producers make good souvenirs.
Questions before you go
Is Drakona near the sea?
No. It is an inland mountain village south of Chania.
What is there to do in Drakona?
Enjoy the landscape and views, have a village meal and buy local products.
Can I combine Drakona with Theriso?
Yes. Both are in the White Mountain foothills south of Chania.
