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A floated dock marina welcomes the yachts and motor ships to the old harbor of Chania. Placed in front of the "Neoria" old werehouse, gives the sea traveler a sense of 18th centurey adventure. At this particular spot the allies' fleet of the old empire used to dock in order to reload supplies and for the crew to taste the services of the nearby brothels.
The Venetian Port of ChaniaDuring the Venetian and Turkish period, Chania presented a high developmen...
The Centre of Mediterranean Architecture(K.A.M) is a Municipal Cultural Institution that were founded...
Coffee streets are part of Chania's culture.As most coastal Medeterranean cities there are cafes gath...
During the Venetian occupation (1204 - 1669), the need for the closer presence of Venetian navy in Cr...
Chania's old Venetian Harbor is the most picruresque and world wide known site seen of the hole Crete...
During the Venetian occupation (1204 - 1669), the need for the closer presence of Venetian navy in Cr...
Chania Venetian harbour with its lighthouse is the trademark of the city of Chania. One rarely finds ...
The Light House is the symbol of Chania, Crete. Founded at the late Medieval age,when the city was un...
The History of Crete, the Southest piece of land of Europe continent, encompasses the ancient Minoan civilization. After this civilization was destroyed by natural catastrophes, Crete developed an Ancient Greece influenced organazition of city states, and then successinely became part of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Venetian Republic, and the Ottoman Empire.
Modern Crete embraces all western habits and faculties with in a multilayered-multicultured attitude due its history. It's mostly touristic without loosing its traditional nature. Visitors can choose from five stars luxury hotels to traditional villas and from hidden tracks, picturesque beaches to dancing clubs, bars and wild night life. Everyone can find his choise in Crete.