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Chania Villa

House Anagnostis

Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms

In the village of Deliana is an historical residence, ideal for a family & group of friends.

Amenity: Views, Private Swimming Pool, Wood Fireplace, Internet Access, Pet Friendly

RATES

EUR 200 – 400
Per Night

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Chania Hotel

Apokoros Apts

Sleeps 25 in 12 bedrooms

Experience the relaxing seaside vacations in Kalives Chania Crete Hotel.

Amenity: Views, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Beach Front, Seaside

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EUR 25 – 35
Per Night

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Chania Vacations: Things to see while on vacation in Chania Crete

Chania is a town in Crete and is a coastal town on the west side of this island. In Crete, this is the second largest town, the first being Heraklion – both Minoan cities from the ancient times. Chania has a history that is rich and this was during Medieval times. The overall area is 2376 sq. km. and on the east, this borders with the prefecture Rethymno, the Mediterranean Sea, Libyan Sea and Cretan Sea.

Chania Geography

The Chania geography is amazing with massive mountains and gorgeous green areas that are seen mostly seen in almost every part of this island. The areas in Chania are mountainous and the personality and traditions of the people here are mostly influenced by the unique and dramatic sceneries and landscapes. This is a beautiful region and has many preserved areas. The plain in Apokoronas is verdant, the Sfakia mountains are the most known and crucial spots if someone wants to enjoy the perfect Chania nature. Crete also has some unique and dramatic gorges and mountains too, but if you are in the gorgeous Chania, you need to see the Samaria Gorge natural park that is located on the south of this region.

This city is one of a kind unique and beautiful, it has picturesque villages, nice museums, churches, gorges, amazing beaches and archaeological sites as well. The climate here is Mediterranean with winters that are mild and summers that are dry and warm. In the winter, there is snow on the peaks of White Mountains and during this season, the scenery here is simply gorgeous. On the north side of Crete, the locations are popular for tourists, and the inland with the south has amazing nature and secluded beach areas.

The highest Chania peak is Pachnes with 2.345 meters altitude. There is also a natural lake in Chania, the lake Kournas that is 50 km from Chania and is nearby Rethymno. In the spring, more precisely in May, there are lovely flowers that bloom in all areas, and mostly in mountains too, as well as plant species and other flora.

Chania History & Culture

Chania is one of the four prefectures of Greece and this gorgeous town has a rich history that had a mark on today’s looks and traditions. There is a blend of modern with traditional, Venetian with Turkish architecture and much more. The history is rich and interesting. Here can still be seen traditional buildings of historic origin, monuments and statues that have Greek, Venetian and Turkish architecture.

This location is a Minoan site of the ancient settlements and the Greeks named this Cydonia (Kydonia) and this was inhabited always, even from Neolithic times for almost 5.000 years. The city was conquered in 69BC by the Romans and they have also made the Roman Theater later, that was amazingly preserved until 1583. During that year, the Venetians demolished this and with the building material they have built the city walls.

Then, Kydonia got destroyed in 828AD, by the pirate invasions. The port was no longer an important city spot in the Byzantine rule period, but later it flourished again when Venetians were in control. The Venetians made their settlements in Kastrelli and made fortifications of the whole town with moat and a wall, also they have built the cathedral, a palace too and many houses and a theater – for the nobility classes.

Within those walls, a new modern and classy town was constructed. This was later captured by Turk Ottomans in 1645, and then they have converted all churches into mosques, but they also made new mosques too.

In 1821, there was a national revolution and the city was under the control of Regent of Egypt. Then, it was reclaimed by the Turks again in 1841 and got its liberty in 1897. Then, in 1913, this was united in the Greek state.

Chania Landmarks

When in Chania, be sure to go explore the streets and waterfront and make sure to walk near the harbor wall to reach the Venetian Lighthouse.
If you like museums, visit the Naval Museum – Maritime Museum since it reveals the Cretan history and it goes beyond maritime experts and lovers. This location is important since the Greek flag was raised here in 1913 – when Greece and Crete united. Here you can see ship models, shell exhibitions and more.

The Archaeological Museum is located on Haldon Street and is a smaller museum compared to the Heraklion one, but is still worth seeing. It is even considered one of the best museums in European countries. There are preserved remains and antiquities here, originating of the Minoan civilization.

Out of Chania, you can visit several monasteries nearby. For example, the Samaria Gorge. Take a bus ride to reach Omalos or book a tour to walk the Gorge. Then take a ferry when you reach the end of Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, and with a bus get back to Chania.

For something distinctive, visit Tabakaria, district for old leather processing premises (houses), located on the east, rocky side of Chania city. This area was chosen for this due to brackish and abundant subterranean waters that soften the leather well, and because this is close to the city too. Some of those houses are still active and working even today. The buildings have a single floor on the street side and a few more (2-3) on the sea side. The materials are all tile roofs and stone, and they are all built incredibly close to one another, with steep and narrow passages that extend down the sea.

The Therissos Gorge that is 6 km. long and has breathtaking lush, green nature areas that will leave you impressed. The view is marvelous and so lush, you would be thrilled to be in such gorgeous and preserved nature.

Kolymbari is a large village in this area, more precisely in the Rodopou peninsula of Crete, not crowded with tourists as in other Greek spots and it has several big hotels for those that visit it.

The Falassarna beach is a Heaven on Earth. The most gorgeous bluish-azure color water, sandy beach and royal blue sky. It is 59 km. west of Chania and this exact same beach got the award ‘Best beach of Crete’ and was also included on the list ’10 best beaches in Europe’. If you like this beach, ensure to go to Gramviosa & Balos – for more perfect sandy beach and crystal waters.