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Chania

     Chania is a portside city located on the west shore of the Island of Crete. Chania is a beautiful city which is a mixture of old Venetian architecture and modern buildings.  Chania (also known as Hania on the Map of Crete) is  a wonderful getaway for tourists visiting the Island of Crete.  Many travel agents recommend tourists visiting the Island of Crete to stay in Chania and travel by car to the rest of the island. 


 

Portside Chania


Chania Beach

 Attractions in Chania

     There are many interesting things to do while you stay in Chania.  Nightlife is the center of activity in Chania, with many resturaunts, discos and cafe's located near the harbor.  The resturaunts and cafe's located near the harbor are more expensive than others but offer the finest of Greek and Cretian cuisine. Much of the activity in Chania is centered around the nightlife which begins at midnight and often times lasts until eight or nine in the morning.  One of the more popular Cafe's to visit in Chania is the Cafe Kriti' located at 22 Kalergon which is near the inner harbor.  This Cafe offers Greek traditional music and a wide array of Greek Traditional Food.  Another attraction that you may want to visit on your stay in Chania is the old Venetian Lighthouse (picture below).  The beach that is located west of town is a beautiful tropical paradise with clear blue water and white sandy beaches.  As you can see there is much to see and do in and around Chania.  Click Here for a personal review of Chania.

 

Venetian Lighthouse

 

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