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Chania Information
Destinations
Points of Interest
Agios Nikolaos
Xania is the capital of the west of the
island. The old Turkish mosque on
the
harbour has
recently been renovated, as has the Venetian
lighthouse
at the end of
the breakwater. A labyrinth
of small streets winds around the
old town with
some superb restaurants and tavernas hidden in the
old
courtyards.
Xania is a truly amazing experience and has much to
see, including an
archaeological museum,
the remains of Venetian boat repair buildings and
the
city
is built over the ancient Minoan city of Kydonia
Nearby Souda
Bay is a natural
harbour which houses
a NATO naval base and is the
departure point for
ferries.
The airport (CHQ) on the Akrotiri
peninsular
provides a convenient arrival point
for
visitors.
One of the most famous points in the area is the
Samaria Gorge, the
longest gorge
in Europe
at 16km. It is a popular destination for visitors but
be warned, it is
better to go with a coach
trip than to try to do it in a hire
car. When you get
to
the bottom the only way out is by boat to
Sfakia. To
get back to your car it is a
very long
journey! Sfakia is a lovely town with
seaside
tavernas and an
interesting history.
The White Mountains dominate the area and are
visible wherever you go.
Rising
to a height
of 6500 feet, they are a spectacular backdrop to the
small
villages
dotted around the region.
Beyond Xania to the west lies the town
of Kastelli,
Kissamou, leading to the Gramvousa peninsular and
a
wonderful scenic road
which hugs the extreme west
coast of Crete. A
turning near the resort town of
Maleme, takes you due south to the quiet
resort of
Palaeochora.