The largest, most imposing and most beautiful gorge, not only in Chania but in the whole of Europe, is that of Samaria. That is why it is the best known internationally and the most visited, since over three hundred thousand nature lovers are lucky enough to cross it every year. It is a wonderful
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Tombs of the 6th c. BC and harbor filled in today, harbor wall with towers of the 4th c. BC, temple, throne carved into the rock, inside the ancient cemetery. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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(tel. 28210 90334) It is housed in the Venetian church of Ag. Francis. Its exhibits, which come from Western Crete and other regions and date from the Neolithic to the Roman era, include figurines, statues, inscriptions, weapons, ceramics, seal stones, coins, jewelry, etc. Editor: Fotini
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The Patriarchal and Crusader Monastery of the Holy Trinity of Tzagaroli is one of the most important monastic complexes of the end of the Venetian period in Crete with a rich contribution to the History and Education of the island. It is located at the foot of the Stavros mountain range, in the
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Fragokastello is located in the Sfakia region, on the south coast of western Crete, 13 kilometers east of Chora Sfakion and west of Plakias. Fragokastello is a small seaside settlement with a few houses and several rooms and apartments for tourists. It is known for the Venetian castle of the same
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A majestic cave in Topolia, with a dome height of 20m and a diameter of 70m, which is covered on its largest surface by stalagmites. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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The monastery of Chrysoskalitissa, 73 km from Chania, was built during the Venetian period on the site of the old monastery of Agios Nikolaos. It is built on steep rocks overlooking the Libyan Sea. Tradition says that one of the 90 steps is gold but sinners cannot see it. It owes its name to this.
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Area of the prefecture of Chania in Crete, which is a province of the same name. It is located on the southwestern edge of Crete and is washed by the Libyan sea. It has an area of 468 sq. km. and a population of 2,484 inhabitants, it is therefore very sparsely populated. In it stretch the White
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48 km east of the city of Chania. Picturesque lake, the only one on the island. The mountains that surround it are reflected in its calm waters. In the area there are taverns for food. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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It is an islet almost connected to the coast as it is only 100m away. from it and one can approach it by walking through the sea. Elafonissi is 76 km from Chania and 43 from Kasteli. Here one comes to admire the amazing sandy beaches with dunes and white sand and to swim in the unique crystal waters
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The beautiful village of Loutro is amphitheatrically built on the southern side of the prefecture of Chania. The access is mainly from the sea since there are only some paths that connect the village with Sfakia and Anopoli. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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