Every day, a different neighborhood comes alive with colorful stalls packed with fresh fruits and vegetables, local cheeses, yogurt, honey, olive oil, wine, tsikoudia (a Cretan spirit), wild herbs, and fresh fish. The products come straight from nearby farms and villages — super fresh and much cheaper than in supermarkets!

 

But it’s not just about shopping — it’s the atmosphere that makes it special. Farmers calling out prices, locals chatting with friends, the smell of ripe tomatoes and herbs in the air… this is the real Chania.

 

When and Where to Go

Monday – Agios Ioannis / Courts area (Yampoudaki & Psilaki Streets)
Tuesday – Mournies / Nerokourou area (Kolokotroni & Karaiskaki Streets)
Wednesday – Pachianna (Manousogiannakidon Street)
Thursday – Nea Chora (Meletiou Piga & Agiou Konstantinou Streets)
Saturday – City Center / Koum Kapi (Minoos Street, near Santa Lucia parking)

Markets usually start early — around 7 am — and wrap up by 1 pm, so bring a tote bag, go hungry, and enjoy the buzz!

Visiting a laiki agora is the perfect way to discover the real flavors of Crete and connect with its people — simple, fresh, and unforgettable.

Source: https://seabybus.com

Cretan Cheese Products: https://mastorakischeese.4ty.gr