Souda (Greek: Σούδα) is a town and former municipality in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece.

There is also a naval base located in Souda and across the bay, for NATO, with military accommodation and hospital in the town.

Perhaps because of its nature as a working port and military town, it is not popular with tourists and can appear seedy[citation needed], however, the central square was upgraded in 2020.

[2] The municipal unit extends from Chania's hinterland (Souda and Tsikalaria) along the coast, taking in the villages of Kalami and Aptera.

Due to the area's beautiful views across the sea and up to the White Mountains and its proximity to Chania, there is a great deal of pressure to build new houses and apartments.

Six motorboats entered the bay, led by Lieutenant Luigi Faggioni, and attacked three targets in pairs; the first was York, second the tanker Pericles and last another ship at anchor.