From the historical streets of Chania to Kucuk Hasan Pasha Mosque, from olive oil Cretan delicacies to quiet family beaches; 5 special routes to discover with Aroya Cruise.
When you get off the Aroya Cruise ship and reach the heart of Chania after a short journey from Souda port, the magnificent harmony of Venetian and Ottoman architecture welcomes you. The most iconic structure of the port is the Kucuk Hasan Pasha Mosque (Yali Mosque), which will immediately catch your attention with its dome. Although used as an exhibition hall today, standing under that dome and seeing this structure that retains its majesty even without a minaret gives a spiritual sadness and pride. Wandering around the Splantzia district, known as the 'Turkish Quarter', in the narrow streets of the old city, getting lost among the houses with bay windows, will make you feel as if you are in Turkey.
Cretan cuisine, besides being one of the healthiest cuisines in the world, is full of the safest options for Muslim families. In this cuisine where pork is rarely used and mostly herbs, vegetables, olive oil, and seafood dominate, you can fill your stomach without thinking 'is it halal?'. Stuffed zucchini flowers, Cretan zucchini, fresh grilled fish, and the famous Cretan salad (Dakos) must be tried. Tasting these natural flavors accompanied by non-alcoholic drinks in family-run restaurants by the harbor will leave an unforgettable mark on your palate.
The biggest advantage of Souda Bay is that it has quiet and clean family beaches away from the crowd. Especially Loutraki and Marathi beaches are cut out for families with children with their shallow sea and fine sand. You won't find loud music or disturbing crowds here. There are only the sounds of waves and the joyful screams of your children. The clarity of the sea is so beautiful that you can see the fish with the naked eye while swimming. Sitting in the cafes by the beach and watching your family while drinking Crete's famous mountain tea will take away all the fatigue of the year.
Souda Bay is the most peaceful and familiar corner of Crete with its Ottoman heritage mosques, century-old olive trees, and family-friendly beaches.
Souda Bay and Chania are not just a Greek island, but like a familiar friend carrying the traces of our ancestors in their stones and soil. When you come here with Aroya Cruise, you will enjoy not only the sea but also history and flavor. This route, where you can travel safely with your family and will not have trouble with halal issues, will be one of the most beautiful pages of your holiday memories. You are invited to live this Aegean fairytale with the assurance of HalalWorld.com.
