It covers approximately the western quarter of the island (area ± 2,376 km²) and borders only Rethymno to the east.
The capital is the city of Chania itself.
City of Chania: Beautiful, romantic port city with a Venetian harbor (iconic lighthouse and old port), Ottoman mosques (such as the Janissary Mosque), narrow streets in the old town, and Byzantine and Venetian walls.
A mix of Minoan, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, Ottoman, and modern heritage.
Second largest city of Crete.
Nature: One of the most beautiful parts of Crete – Samaria Gorge (one of the longest gorges in Europe), White Mountains (Lefka Ori), Elafonisi beach (pink sand), Balos Lagoon, Falassarna, many other beaches and mountain villages.
Other places: Kissamos, Paleochora, Sfakia (Hora Sfakion), Georgioupolis, Apokoronas, Selino, Gavdos (southernmost point of Europe).
Tourism & economy: Very popular with tourists thanks to beaches, hiking (gorges), history, traditional food (including olive oil, wine, Cretan cuisine) and the lively old town.
Main tourism on the north coast.
In short: Chania combines a beautiful historic city with spectacular nature and is often seen as one of the most beautiful and authentic regions of Crete.
Ideal for beach, hiking, culture and good food!
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