| Description |
Hania is the capital of the West of Crete.
It is a city of over 60.000 inhabitants combining modern buildings,
traffic jams and parking problems with the charm of its old
town. |
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| Getting there |
Hania is located 14 km from its airport. Good
road and bus connections to everywhere. |
| Atmosphere |
Generally busy. The old town is beautiful and
very picturesque. |
| Accommodation |
A lot of accommodation of all categories. |
| Restaurants |
Great choice of restaurants. |
| Activities |
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| Shopping |
Hania is probably the best place for shopping
in Crete. |
| Nightlife |
Plenty of night life for all tastes. |
| Beach |
Hania has its own beach in the western part
of the town. |
| Cultural |
The old town is a journey back in time. A few
good museums (Archaeological museum, Naval museum), a few
art galleries, cinemas. |
| Additional comments |
You may not want to stay in Hania (although
it is a good base to explore the West of Crete from) but a
visit is a must. |
| Hania on the web |
Municipality
of Hania the city's official web site
Hania general description and history
Photos
of the old town |
Additional
photos (click to enlarge) |
