 
A TASTE OF LIFE
The county of Chania, besides, the
beautiful town of the same name with its cosmopolitan port, also consists of thousands of
secret corners to relax in or explore, that
are just waiting for you to discover them.
Enjoy the sea and sun in Georgioupoli, Kalives, Marathi, Stavros,
Stalos, Aghia Marina , Platanias, Maleme, Kolimbari, Casteli, Gramvoussa,
Falassarna, Sfinari, Crissoskalitissa, Elafonissi, Paleochora, Sougia, Aghia
Roumeli, Loutro, Sfakia, Fangocastelo, the island of Gavdos etc.
Afterwards, enjoy fresh fish, village salads, fresh greens from
the Cretan soil, locals wine, tsikoudia and traditional plates of Cretan cuisine
at the seaside taverns and restaurants. Of course, good food, a pleasant
atmosphere and new places to enjoy can be found inland, where the greek
enjoyment of company or family entertainment often finishes in the early hours
of the morning.
The feel of the beneficent sun, the excellent Creta cuisine, the
relaxed lifestyle and the warm hospitality of the people will stay in your heart
forever. So intensely will you miss the paradise of Crete.
 FOR
NATURE LOVERS
On Crete there are a total of 20 recognised
areas of “Natural Beauty”, of which 14 are found in the county
of Chania. For lovers of hiking, climbing and cave exploration there are 61 gorges all
over the county (besides the Samaria Gorge). The most famous are:
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The gorge of St. Eirini (Agieriniotiko), which starts
form the village of St. Eirini (2 km SW of Chania) and finishies at Sougia. It has rich
vegetation and a small kiosk. It is 7 km long and its passage takes 2.5-3 hours.
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The gorge of Imvros (Imvros or Nibros, 57 km SE of
Chania) on the mountain plateau of Sfakia, with “narrow doors” and a wide variety of
plants. It is 6 km in length and takes approx. 3 hours to travel through. It ends at
Komitades.
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The gorge of Aradaina, east of the Samaria Gorge,
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The gorge of Therisso or Venizelos, 7 km form Chania
towards Therisso. Easy passage (by car, on an asphalt road), a miniature of Smaria.
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In the county of Chania there are over 1500 caves. The most
noteworthy are at Apokoronas (Samonas, Kournas, Kokkino Chorio, Melidoni), at St.
John and Arkoudospilia (Gouverneto, Akrotiri), the Koumarospilaio, the
cave at Azoriges etc. Another way to enjoy mature is the lake of Kournas
(unique in Crete). Picturesque area of water, with large amounts of fish and eels.
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OUTINGS
AND WALKS IN THE COUNTY
If you love the sea and beaches with
fine sand or pebbles, if you like crowds at the beach, then the following outings will
please you:
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Kalives-almirida-Vamos-Georgioupoli (40 km).
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For nearby beaches: Aghioi Apostoli (Greek Tourist Board
Beach, 4 km)-Aghia Marina-Platanias-Kolimbari 923 km, with pebble beach and a choise of
taverns and restaurants). You can also visit the Monastery of Gonia and the Cretan
Orthodox academy (25 km).
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Casteli-Flassarna (with beautiful beaches)-Monastery of
Crissoskalitissa (73 km)- Elafonissi (with the most beautiful fine red sand of the
island).
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Chania-Tavronitis-Kandanos-paleochora (77 km) with fantastic
beaches, cool seas and an abundance of places to stay. From Kandanos you can drive to
Sougia, while form Paleochora you can go by boat to Sougia, Aghia Roumeli or to Chora
Sfakion (and from there to Frangocastelo).
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Chania-Akrotiri-Kalathas-Aghia Triada-Gouverneto-Stavros
with beautiful sandy beaches.
If you love land and mountains:
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Chania-Therisso (17 km, then through the
gorge)-Zouvra-Meskla-Fournes-Alikianos-Chania.
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Chania-Omalos (42 km, then passing through the Samaria
gorge).
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Chania-Vrisses-mountain plain of Askifou- Chora Sfakion (73
km)-Frangocastelo.
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FRANGOCASTELO
(Drossiulites)
that appear at dawn on May and September mornings.
