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Old City - Venetian Harbour (in Chania) with its Venetian, Turkish and Neoclassical buildings has been scheduled for preservation, although a large part of it has already fallen into decay. Along the whole length of the warerfront there are fish-sellers, tavernas, ouzo, "tsikoudia " (raki) and drinks bars. There are also streets of knife-sellers, "stivanadika" (Cretan boot and shoemakers) and every type of traditional small trader. All around the Venetian harbour with numerous picturesque narrow streets and architecture showing the influence of decades of foreign domination. The pretty Venetian Harbour and the Venetian lighthouse at the entrance of the Harbor are very interesting sights to visit.The Venetian Harbour comes into its own at night, when the lights from bars and restaurants eflect in the water and the animated crowds - locals as much as tourists - parade in a ritualistic volta of apparently perpetual motion.

The modern City (Chania). Which is where the day to day business of the Chania goes on, with its shops, offices, the post offices and the Street Markets every Thursdays and Saturdays. Inside the town, there are Venetian, Turkish and neoclassic buildings. The public market (Agora) holds a master place in the center of the city, a brilliant cross-shaped building that was completed in 1913, and in proportion with the one in Marseilles. Near the city center the Public Garden awaits you next to the "Peace and Friendship of the people" park. The gardens are the prettiest in Crete.

Therisos: (16 kms from Chania) is a historical mountain village in a rugged but verdant landscape at the foot of the White Mountains. It is a point of departure for the ascent of the highest peak in the range, Pances (2,452m).

Aptera - Ayioi Apostoli: (2.5 kms West from Chania): A seaside community where the bathing is wonderful and there are caves which have been used as refuges during successive wars.

Kato Daratsos - Glaros - Kalamaki: They are among the most frequented beaches in the summer and are modern centres of tourism comprehensive facilities.

Thodorou: is the little island opposite the shore. The island today has been designated a natural reserve and Cretan wild goats (Agrimi or Kri-Kri) are taken there to breed.

Platanias: (10.5 kms West from Chania) Is a beautiful holiday resort where you can find a lot of pleasant bars, clubs, Restaurants, Shops and above all the most attractive 4 kilometres long sandy beach. Across Platanias there is a small island (Thodorou) that is a protected area and where the famous wild ibexes "KRI - KRI" live on.is a picturesque seaside village and tourist center. The sandy beach, 3 kms in length, is clear and organized.

Maleme: (16 kms West from Chania): is a seaside village in the district of Kidonia. The beaches with their sand, pebbles and clean - clear water are inviting places for a swim. Famous also for the heroic battle fight there against the German paratroopers in May 1941(Battle of Crete). There is a German Cemetery up on the hill side facing the plain of Maleme where 4464 German soldiers who died during the battle of Crete and the years of occupation are buried here. North of the village, at a place called Kafkalos, a vaulted late Minoan tomb, which had been plundered and only contained some potsherds and two seal-stones, was discovered. Also in the village you will find a Byzantine Church.

Palaiohora: (73.5 kms WestSouth from Chania): This is a very picturesque large seaside village on the Libyan Sea. It is situated on the plain and the houses descend to the water's edge. Also known as Kastelli Selinou - from the Venetian fort - it is considerd to be the second " nymph of the Libyan Sea " after Ierapetra. The geographical location of the area, the climate, the excellenet nature of the beaches, the sunshine and also the wealth of Greek, Roman, medieval and Byzantine monuments in its hinterland have resultedin its rapid devel