The town of Chania (Hania) is a beautiful settlement on the coast of northernCrete, famous primarily for the Venetian Harbour around which the town is built. Although it is most popular for beach holidays, Chania accommodation is also the perfect base for wine tasting holidays, historical interest holidays, sightseeing breaks or a combination of all of them. Chania is bursting with character emanating from the surprisingly seamless mix of Venetian, Mionian, Turkish, Byzantine and modern architecture.
As Crete is the largest of all the Greek Islands, holiday rental accommodation in Chania will give you the chance to begin what is sure to become a long-lasting love affair with the island somewhere in this western-most province of Crete - apartment and villa rentals in Chania providing the ideal starting point for a journey of discovery that could eventually show you the incredible natural, historical and cultural diversity that is unique to this fascinating Greek Island. Holiday accommodation in Chania could, however, prove to be the only place you want to consider when planning a vacation, once you've already spent a week or two relaxing on a sun-drenched beach or exploring the breathtaking mountain landscapes that rise up across the interior of this western end of the island. Being home to the Samaria Gorge National Park and the only freshwater lake on Crete, villa and apartment rentals in Chania are often chosen by those with a love of nature and the great outdoors as besides the rich variety of flora and fauna that exist in such a wide range of different habitats, there are many sporting and recreational activities to be enjoyed on the coast and in the countryside of this truly versatile area. And finding a cottage rental in Chania in a situation of peaceful seclusion close to a traditional rustic village will delight anyone yearning for an authentic experience of life in an unspoilt corner of this Greek Island, so when people of all ages are guaranteed to find something that appeals to their interests, holiday accommodation in Chania offers the ideal solution to a vacation that will suit the whole family.
The old part of the town which is located around the edges of the Venetian Harbour is one of the nicest places to visit within the region. Not only have you got a range of old churches, museums and intriguing buildings to see, but there are also many delightful cafes and restaurants along the seafront from which to watch the world go by and the fishing vessels slowly come in and out of the picturesque harbour. The magnificent little Naval Museum behind the old walls of the harbour is a perfect place to start to understand a little about the history and culture of both Chania and Crete. Visitors can also find an archaeological museum, Byzantine museum and the historical archives of Crete in Chania.
Of course, many people take Chania accommodation for beach holidays. Chania is one of the prime beach holiday destinations in Crete, offering six large sandy beaches within 10km of any villa in Chania. The main beach in Chania, Golden Beach, is easily within walking distance of a self catering Chania property, and during the evening the bars, restaurants and pubs that line the back of the beach spring into life as revellers start their evening's entertainment.
The archaeological remains of Kydonia have been partially excavated and the extensive remains can clearly be seen. There are some remarkable sights to be seen within the area, but archaeologists suggest that much of the original settlement is now buried under the modern day town, meaning that excavation is highly unlikely.
The dramatic Samaria Gorge which lies just outside the town is a famous place to walk, as the amazing scenery and shaded paths offer shade from the summer sun.
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