Chania Prefecture

Chania

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Chania is a city of northwest Crete and the capital of the prefecture of Chania. It occupies an area of about 11 square kilometers and according to the 2001 census has a population of 55,838 inhabitants and is the second largest city of Heraklion on the island. There was considerable Minoan city and identified with the ancient Kydonia.

It is the largest city in western Crete and one of the most beautiful whole island. The beautiful location, the lively port, historical remains, the busy market, interesting museums and nearby beaches make it a popular destination. Nonetheless retains its unique charm and character of the visitors who they are flooding the streets of. It is big enough to have all the facilities of a city, but without losing the human existence, so it is a place where they could easily orientate. Surely this helps and location. To the north is surrounded by the sparkling blue of the Cretan Sea, while rising in the south the White Mountains, the backbone of the western part of the island. From the seaside cafe, where you sit, you may see from one chionoskepasta the mountains and on the other the blue sea. There is no better place for a breakfast with yogurt and local honey or fresh fruit - but for lunch or dinner in the romantic light of sunset.

Old Harbour

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The old port is probably the most famous part of the city of Chania. The Venetian lighthouse at the harbor entrance is a registered trademark of Chania. So Do not forget to visit, since it is certain that you will enjoy the amazing atmosphere created by the narrow streets of Old Town. In the streets you can find many kinds of shops and tavernas and bars. The port "alive" at night when the lights of the bars and restaurants are reflected in the water giving the impression that the world enjoyed the ride of both locals and tourists take part in a spectacular parade.

The old town of Chania is located just above the old port. In particular, explore the beautiful lanes of old city. There are small shops that manufacture embroidery items, so restaurants with live music and great hostels to stay. Part of the old city is the "Stivanadika", a street full of shops and traditional handmade leather Thus the old town of Chania can accommodate any activity you want!

Chrissi Akti

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The beach at Golden Beach is located in the city of Chania and to go on foot. Owes its name to the facts of golden sand and offers many activities. It is very well organized with sun beds and umbrellas and beach is ideal for families, having a playground. If you do not want to depart from the capital of the visit, is the best solution!

Kato Daratso

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Daratsos The area west of Chania, just 4 km from the center, next to the Gold Coast and the Holy Mission. It is a tourist area and a magnet for locals and summer.The area is divided geographically into Upper and Lower Daratsos Daratsos.

Paleochora

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The Paleochora (or Paliohora whatever you listen to) is on the southwest coast of Crete at a distance 70chlm. from Chania and 200chlm. from Heraklion. It is built on a peninsula between two picturesque bays. It borders the Libyan Sea and fairly considered the "Nymph of the Libyan" and "Country of the sun." It has 2,500 inhabitants and a large number of beds in small hotels and tourist accommodation. It is a place that will not ever hurt. The quiet life, accessible to all valantia dry climate and the extraordinary. The village offers ALL FACILITIES need a visitor to our site. We find that in just one city. Banks, Doctors, Pharmacies, Police, EL.TA, OTE, Port Authority, Customs, Cinema, Bars, Disco, rent cars, etc. We have perhaps the best beaches in all Crete spanning 18 km either side of Paleochora.

Like organized site paratherismou is an ideal base for the surrounding areas. You can visit archeological and historical sites, Byzantine churches and monasteries, museums, famous as the gorges of Samaria, Agia Irini etc, archaeological cities like Lissos, Elyros, Kandania, caves, beaches, etc. We have daily sea for Sougia, Agia Roumeli , Bath, Sfakia, Elafonisi and Gavdos. Also, daily evening services to meet the dolphins and whales that exist in our region. There are several routes with the European hiking path E4 & E1, and outside where they all end up in one of our beautiful beaches. Other marine activities are swimming, serfing, water skiing, fishing and underwater photographs, jet ski, kite, sailing, fishing ... The night after an active day or not, you can enjoy your ride, your food and your coffee in central and coastal roads remain closed Paleohora where to vehicles and turned into pedestrian zones with tables. With all these Paleochora is a Greek corner where the summer is not the subject of "tourist" and enjoy operating with quiet humanity, the Cretan hospitality, the unique nature of the holiday.

Halepa

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Halepa is one of the most beautiful and historic districts of Chania and is located east of Chania on the coastal road to the airport and Akrotiri. Today Halepa considered aristocratic district of Chania, with grand mansions and luxury villas. Halepa known as the place where it played the most important political events in the late 19th to Crete. Halepa was in the palace of the High Commissioner, that the commander of the semi-autonomous Crete in the Cretan State. For embassies protector Great Powers in the same period. The area of Halepa wins the visitor with its many interesting buildings. Among them are the home of the famous Prime Minister of Greece Eleftherios Venizelos, the home of the First Governor of Crete, built with Russian church architecture of St. Magdalini onto Daglis, French School, which was the first nunnery and is now one of the buildings of the TUC, and Tabakaria where traditional crafts leather treatment on the beach.

Halepa chosen as the home of Eleftherios Venizelos, a major political figure with a key role as Prime Minister of Greece at a critical time for the Greek state in the early 20th century. The house was built in 1877 by Eleftherios father, Kyriakos Venizelos. At that time Halepa considered distant suburb, without even amaxito way to communicate with the city of Chania. But in Halepa climate was both better and lived there the finest portion of the "citizens of the capital", ie of Chania, the old capital of Crete. Of course Halepa were concentrated in the general consulates and the console of the Great Powers, after the "great diplomatic school which trained the Eleftherios Venizelos. The house of Venizelos today houses the National Research and Studies Foundation "Eleftherios K. Venizelos" and is square Venizelou. The objectives of the Foundation include the enhancement of the historic home of a large political museum.

Georgioupoli

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Georgioupolis is situated in the "over Almyros" in the ancient road between eastern and western Crete, which saved the bridge "Greek arch". Georgioupolis is built in place of the ancient city and around Amfimala only lake in Crete, Lake Kournas. The settlement developed vigorously in recent years along a large, clean beach, which continued for about 9 km to Rethymnon. The region has charaktiristei save habitat and rich flora and fauna.

One can visit the green Vrises, settlements and Mass Alikambos with Byzantine churches, and other settlements Kalamitsi. In the coastal area of the village Kournas, developed last Kavros intense tourist activity next to the vast beach, where one can find all the services. The head Kournas is a very old and interesting architecture of the village, which is saved by the great Byzantine church of Agios Georgios and Agia Irini. Interestingly, the visit and interaction with locals in traditional villages near Castle, Tap, prison etc.