greek hotels - Chania - General The County of Chania covers the western part of the island. To the east it borders with the County of Rethymnon while all its other sides are surrounded by sea. The inhabited islands of Gavdos and Gavdopoula that are situated about 20 miles south of Crete, in the Libyan Sea, also form part of Chania. The County of Chania covers an area of 2,376 km' and has a population of 133,060 inhabitants. The County is subdivided into five districts: Selino, Kidonia, Kissamos, Apokoronos and Sfakia. The main towns are Chania, the capital of the County, and Kastelli in Kissamos. Other smaller towns are Paleochora and Kandanos in Selino, and Chora Sfakion in Sfakia. The County of Chania provides tourist services and activities to suit all tastes. The town of Chania has preserved all its Venetian features unchanged. The White Mountains that rise in the background of Chania and plunge into the Libyan Sea at Sfakia have many gorges and ravines for nature persons and enthusiastic mountaineers. The sandy beaches and clear water at Falasarna, Paleochora and Georgioupoli are ideal for swimming. The Minoan, Roman, Byzantine and Turkish archaeological sites are particularly appealing to those interested in cultural and historical exploration and information. The district of Kissamos, at the northwestern end of Chania lies sport ween the two peninsulas of western Crete. It stretches from the west until the sea and south to Elafonisi. Kastelli is the most important town in this area and its tourist infrastructure is fairly developed. Do not forget to admire the wild beauty of western Crete when driving along the coastal road leading from Kastelli to Elafonisi. The beaches at Elafonisi, Falasarna and Gramvousa are among the most beautiful in Crete. Several Byzantine and Venetian churches and the ancient cities of Polyrrinia and Falasarna attract the interest of visitors. Access to Gramvoussa and Spatha by car is rather difficult. These areas are only comfortable to visit on foot. The district of Sfakia covers the southeastern part of the County of Chania. The White Mountains dominate the area that includes the plateaus of Krapi, Askyfos, Niatos, Anopolis, Aradena and Kallikratis. The highest peaks of the White Mountains are situated in Chania County: Pahnes (2,450m), Kastro (2,218m) and Trocharis (2,409m). The wild landscape formed by these peaks is one of the most impressive in Crete. The visitor can enjoy the panoramic view by travelling from Chania to Sfakia. Crossing the Samaria gorge on foot and the boat trip to Sfakia is an unforgettable experience. There are many interesting things to see in the area of Sfakia. The beaches near Loutro, Agia Roumeli and Frangokastello offer the clear water of the Libyan Sea. The Byzantine churches of Agios Pavlos (Agia Roumeli), Michail Archangelos (Aradena), Agii Apostoli (Chora Sfakion) and Panagia Thimiani (Komitades) are examples of Byzantine architecture and religious art. The gullies and gorges of Samaria, Aradena, Imbros and Kallikratis offer wonderful opportunities for walks. A mountain walk to the refuge and the Plateau of Niatos (1,500m) above Askyfos might be considered an interesting challenge for the visitor. The White Mountains have more than 50 peaks that are higher than 2,000 meters and offer very attractive mountaineering opportunities. The district of Selino is situated in the southwestern part of Crete. It is on the Libyan Sea and borders with the south side of the White Mountains. Kandanos, the capital, and Paleochora on the south coast are the largest towns. The name Selino originates from a Venetian castle, the castle of Selino situated in Paleochora. There are many interesting Byzantine churches near Kandano. The County of Chania has only small rivers or torrents. Some of these are: Tiflos, Kolenis, Tavronitis, Kalamonitis, Keritis, Therisanos, Kiliaris, Xides, Vrisianos and Kakodikianos. The coastline is varied. Its main features include the gulfs of Kissamos and Chania and the bays of ~ Souda, Almiros, Sougia and Agia Roumeli. The , County of Crania has a rural economy. The fertile flat soil and good climate ensure important agricultural production. The main products are olive oil, grapes, wine, citrus fruits and especially citrons and currants. Part of the agricultural production is sold on mainland Greece. Fishing is an important economic activity and the main fishing ground lies sport ween Crete and the Peloponnese. Commercial activity mainly concentrated in the town of Chania, is important too. Industrial activity includes processing plants for agricultural and farming products.

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The County of Chania covers the western part of the island. To the east it borders with the County of Rethymnon while all its other sides are surrounded by sea. The inhabited islands of Gavdos and Gavdopoula that are situated about 20 miles south of Crete, in the Libyan Sea, also form part of Chania. The County of Chania covers an area of 2,376 km' and has a population of 133,060 inhabitants. The County is subdivided into five districts: Selino, Kidonia, Kissamos, Apokoronos and Sfakia. The main towns are Chania, the capital of the County, and Kastelli in Kissamos. Other smaller towns are Paleochora and Kandanos in Selino, and Chora Sfakion in Sfakia. The County of Chania provides tourist services and activities to suit all tastes. The town of Chania has preserved all its Venetian features unchanged. The White Mountains that rise in the background of Chania and plunge into the Libyan Sea at Sfakia have many gorges and ravines for nature persons and enthusiastic mountaineers. The sandy beaches and clear water at Falasarna, Paleochora and Georgioupoli are ideal for swimming. The Minoan, Roman, Byzantine and Turkish archaeological sites are particularly appealing to those interested in cultural and historical exploration and information.

The district of Kissamos, at the northwestern end of Chania lies sport ween the two peninsulas of western Crete. It stretches from the west until the sea and south to Elafonisi. Kastelli is the most important town in this area and its tourist infrastructure is fairly developed. Do not forget to admire the wild beauty of western Crete when driving along the coastal road leading from Kastelli to Elafonisi. The beaches at Elafonisi, Falasarna and Gramvousa are among the most beautiful in Crete. Several Byzantine and Venetian churches and the ancient cities of Polyrrinia and Falasarna attract the interest of visitors. Access to Gramvoussa and Spatha by car is rather difficult. These areas are only comfortable to visit on foot. The district of Sfakia covers the southeastern part of the County of Chania. The White Mountains dominate the area that includes the plateaus of Krapi, Askyfos, Niatos, Anopolis, Aradena and Kallikratis. The highest peaks of the White Mountains are situated in Chania County: Pahnes (2,450m), Kastro (2,218m) and Trocharis (2,409m). The wild landscape formed by these peaks is one of the most impressive in Crete. The visitor can enjoy the panoramic view by travelling from Chania to Sfakia.

Crossing the Samaria gorge on foot and the boat trip to Sfakia is an unforgettable experience. There are many interesting things to see in the area of Sfakia. The beaches near Loutro, Agia Roumeli and Frangokastello offer the clear water of the Libyan Sea. The Byzantine churches of Agios Pavlos (Agia Roumeli), Michail Archangelos (Aradena), Agii Apostoli (Chora Sfakion) and Panagia Thimiani (Komitades) are examples of Byzantine architecture and religious art. The gullies and gorges of Samaria, Aradena, Imbros and Kallikratis offer wonderful opportunities for walks. A mountain walk to the refuge and the Plateau of Niatos (1,500m) above Askyfos might be considered an interesting challenge for the visitor. The White Mountains have more than 50 peaks that are higher than 2,000 meters and offer very attractive mountaineering opportunities. The district of Selino is situated in the southwestern part of Crete. It is on the Libyan Sea and borders with the south side of the White Mountains. Kandanos, the capital, and Paleochora on the south coast are the largest towns. The name Selino originates from a Venetian castle, the castle of Selino situated in Paleochora. There are many interesting Byzantine churches near Kandano. The County of Chania has only small rivers or torrents. Some of these are: Tiflos, Kolenis, Tavronitis, Kalamonitis, Keritis, Therisanos, Kiliaris, Xides, Vrisianos and Kakodikianos.

The coastline is varied. Its main features include the gulfs of Kissamos and Chania and the bays of ~ Souda, Almiros, Sougia and Agia Roumeli. The , County of Crania has a rural economy. The fertile flat soil and good climate ensure important agricultural production. The main products are olive oil, grapes, wine, citrus fruits and especially citrons and currants.

Part of the agricultural production is sold on mainland Greece. Fishing is an important economic activity and the main fishing ground lies sport ween Crete and the Peloponnese. Commercial activity mainly concentrated in the town of Chania, is important too. Industrial activity includes processing plants for agricultural and farming products.