Metohi Istoria

The place

Exclusive venue hire from 13:00 to midnight. Extended celebration available until 02:00 upon request. Additional services and costs are tailored individually based on the couple’s vision or planner’s brief.

Just outside Chania, Metohi Istoria is a restored historic castle estate that blends authentic Cretan character with rustic elegance and Mediterranean romance. Surrounded by gardens, timeless stone architecture and open skies, it offers a soulful setting for destination weddings rooted in warmth, history, and meaning.

Metohi Istoria feels intimate yet impressive, where history and nature create an atmosphere of quiet beauty. The estate’s original stone buildings, shaded courtyards and sweeping views set a relaxed tone that feels welcoming from the moment guests arrive.

Ceremony settings

• Grape-Covered Courtyard

  Shaded by vines and framed by olive and citrus trees.

• The Lawn

  A generous open lawn, also used for alfresco dining.

• Old Building Façade

  The estate's original stone frontage, a backdrop for ceremonies and evening celebrations alike.

Capacity

Ceremony

2–100

Reception

10–200

What’s included

Exclusive venue hire from 13:00 to midnight.

Getting there

• Chania airport (CHQ)13 km

Straight-line distance from the venue's coordinates; the road is longer. The Crete page covers every airport for the region.

Nearby

Why couples choose it

• Exclusive hire runs from 13:00 to midnight, with an extension to 02:00 available on request.
• Ceremonies seat up to 100 guests and receptions stretch to 200 across the courtyards and lawn.
• The dramatic façade of the old stone building backs both the ceremony and the evening celebration.
• Hire starts from €3,000, and there is no corkage charge if you bring your own wine.
• Chania International Airport is roughly 15 kilometres from the estate, and both children and dogs are welcome.
• Wine tastings, olive oil tastings and Cretan cooking classes fill the days around the wedding.

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