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Holidays in Chania (or Hania)

Chania harbour

 

Chania is the capital of the West of Crete. It is a city of over 60.000 inhabitants combining modern buildings, traffic jams and parking problems with the charm of its old town.

Getting there:   Chania is located 14 km from its airport. Good road and bus connections to everywhere.

Atmosphere:   Generally busy with traffic congestion. The old town is beautiful and very picturesque.

Accommodation:   A lot of accommodation of all categories.

Restaurants:   Great choice of restaurants.

Shopping:   Chania is probably the best place for shopping in Crete.

Nightlife:   Plenty of nightlife for all tastes.

Cultural:   The old town is a journey back in time. A few good museums (Archaeological museum, Naval museum), a few art galleries, cinemas.

Beach:   Chania has its own beach in the western part of the town. Other good beaches are not far out of town.

Chania on the web:   Municipality of Chania the city's official web site, The archaeological museum of Chania ,  Photos of the old town of Chania

 
Photos of Chania
Panoramic view of Chania from the hill of Malaxa
The harbour of Chania in the winter
The harbour of Chania in the winter
Storm in the old harbour of Chania
The harbour and the lighthouse
Chania harbour in winter
Chania harbour in winter
Chania harbour in winter
Chania harbour in winter
Chania harbour
Chania harbour and the Venetian arsenal
Chania from the hill of Profiti Elias