Location: Crete < Greece
Nearest Airport:
Chania at 32
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Nearest Ferry:
Souda Bay at 26
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Nearest Motorway:
Platanias at 7
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 4.0
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Car: recommended
Chania, one of the most beautiful cities in Greece, is often called 'Venice of the East' due to its well-preserved Venetian Harbour with the restored lighting house and the impressive buildings dating back to the Venetian rule.
Chania boasts some of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches in Greece and is visited throughout the year owing to its warm climate. One should visit its many churches, beautiful beaches, many museums and endless archaeological ruins dating back to the Minoan Civilization, Byzantine and Roman eras.
The famous Samaria Gorge, the longest in Europe, is also a very important attraction that will surely impress you.
Chania is an ideal destination both for those seeking privacy and relaxation as well as those interested in lively entertainment and clubbing.