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Frangokastelo
In the southeaster corner of the prefecture of Chania, about 65 km from the city and about 15 Km east of Sfakia, is Frangokastelo. It was built by the Venetians in the 14th century. In 1828, during the Cretan uprising against Ottoman domination of the island, 5000 Turkish soldiers massacred more than 600 Cretan warriors […]
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Falasarna
The Falasarna beach has been rewarded as the most beautiful beach of Crete and is always included in the top ten of the best beaches in Europe, allocating splendid white fine sand and hot, crystal and spotless waters. Is so much big the beach Thick Sand, where with difficulty you will feel “be drowned” from […]
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Sfinari
The village Sfinari is located 57klm southwest of Chania in Kissamos area. The settlement embraces Sfinari namesake bay. The village is situated on the base of the mountain named Koutrouli and extends to the beach. The area is not well known and therefore you can go if you want real quiet and a very clean […]
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Tavronitis
Tavronitis is located 18kilometers away from the city of Chania. The village is well known for its bridge and the river which dries up in summer time. At this place, the German invasion of Crete began in the morning of 20 May 1941. After a huge bombardment, numerous flocks of transport aircraft began to make […]
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Ravdoucha
Only ten kilometers far from Kolymbari, at the West, it is found the pebbly beach of Ravdoucha, a quiet beach with tamarisk trees, affected by the northern summer winds. The beach has a rocky seabed, ideal for snorkeling. The beach is not very well organized. There are some hotels available for accommodation, and a few […]
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Sougia
Sougia is located 70 km southwest of the city of Chania, in the gorge of Saint Irini. The name originated from the ancient city Sigion. The name comes from the word “sis” = pig, pig, pig city. In ancient times it was the port city of Dorian Elyros, which in antiquity had enough bloom to […]
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Paleochora
To the south of the county Paleochora is located with its gorgeous beaches. Paleochora (or Paliochora as you might find it) is located on the southwest coast of Crete at a distance of 70km. from Chania and 200 km. from Heraklion. It is built on a peninsula between two picturesque bays. Washed by the Libyan […]
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Balos – Gramvousa
The lagoon of Balos located in Cape Gramvousa, at the southwest point of Crete near the town of Kissamos. You can go to Balos or by boat from Kissamos or drive a dirt road at the end needs a little hiking. The sea is warm with clear waters and stunning colour sand. The place considered […]
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Maleme
Maleme, summer tourism area, acquires, like all the coastal villages faster and more life in the summer. The village has a wealth of hotel facilities. Along the coastline there are many restaurants and cafes. The village has a permanent clinic. There is also a pharmacy, grocery store, souvenir shop, kiosk and two cafes. Maleme operates […]
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Loutro
The seaside village of Loutro is situated at a distance of about 74 km south of Chania, at Sfakia province. The village was named after the springs found there, the water of which came from Anopoli village. Among the old buildings you may see here, you may also see the governor used in 1821 (during […]