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Growth in the number of tourists who come to Chania city continues to increase, this is the most beautiful city in the Greek island of Crete. Chania, sometimes written as Xania, is the meeting place of the modern world and the old world meet, mingle together to make the tour more interesting. For those who want to explore the beautiful places in the streets narrow and winding, or time people watching and laze on the beach with a panoramic sun, then this is the perfect choice.


History, archeology, museums, markets, churches, architecture and the beach is to make each person to consider as Chania location to buy property, the city is a charismatic and beautiful place to live year-round.


stunning venetian architecture in Chania
Divided the city into the old and new, the old city is where most people head for. Around the port with the Venetian-style buildings, many roads winding with Discoveries anywhere.

City is set in various places, four of which are the most elderly. Architecture here is really beautiful with interesting buildings packed into a small stone paved streets. In the Venetian port you will always find a lot happened but still an eye for the ordinary tourist touts. Port that is pure ring with smart cafes and restaurants. But our tip for a more authentic experience of Greek food to take back to the streets to find a few small traditional cafes. At the entrance you will see Fort Firkas and across the Janissaries Mosque. This part of the city, is one of the most aristocratic, the rich live.

From here you can keep strolling to the two ports where you can take a ferry to the fort save tired legs. Try to get to the fort in time for sunset and take a cold glass of wine to see that happen in the sun.

A walk to the Turkish quarter Splantzia (also called the Plaza) is worth it, if only for a visit to the Church of St. Nicholas, and an interesting mix of Christian Orthodox architecture.

Road is full of tourists, leading to a major in the interior of the old city's history is rich. Shopaholics will not be disappointed if they want to shopping spree in Chania. One of the most famous place is Leather Lane, where you not only can help will be impressed with the selection of local cease-made leather goods. Crafts and jewelry, which in many small sttreets again. Introduction to Cretan honey it's worth to be decreased Meli, where you may also be tempted with a choice of olive oil products.

But the actual expenditure for the glory is a daily indoor market. Very popular with both tourists and local, you'll find everything imagineable for sale here.

Many visitors say that this is the best indoor market they had visited in Europe. A large structure with a high glass roof supported by ornate ironwork. At the time this was built in 1913, is the commercial center of Chania and Crete market trade signified the city's power. The building is in the form of a cross and packed off to the brim with all kinds of goods and products from all over Crete. Prepare, vibrant market, it is usually busy and full of people milling around, and search out other materials foodstufffs. A small shop and is the active traders, used t otourists and some of them speak English. Generally stalls specialize in one thing and you will find stalls of fish and meat in the west-east cross. Try one of the small cafes here - they are usually filled with local residents and therefore a sign of very good quality.

Accommodation in the town range from a simple retirement for the beautiful Casa Delfino Hotel, after two private homes and are now fully restored with 20 rooms. It is quiet but is located only 50m from the port. There are many good choices according to every budget.

Foodies will be pleased with the number of restaurants. One of the most interesting tavernas is Tamam, Zambeliou St. It is set in ancient hamam turkish bath and the native village, especially cooking. If you find fish, then of course the port is one of the main places to choose from a number of restaurants and Antigoni seems popular and decorated with care - a popular local place. A pleasant cafe / bar is Kriti Cafe, with live Cretan music and dance. To see the entire panorama of the city and the sea, the Ostria Cafe has the best views.

Getting to Chania as it can be easily accessed from both the Greek and mainland Europe through the airport. Renting a car is worth considering if you want to explore the island as large. There is a bus which is very cheap Chania connect with most of the village and the city is part of Crete.