Apart from the picturesque Town of Chania, this prefecture of Crete has many beautiful mountainous villages and seaside settlements. Kissamos, Paleochora and Sfakia are the most famous. They have all managed to escape mass tourism and keep their authenticity.
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Location: On the northern side of Crete
Description: Chania Town is the capital of the prefecture and one of the most beautiful towns in Crete. Its architecture has Venetian and Ottoman elements, while its most picturesque spot is the old port with the lighthouse.
Location: 72 km south east of Chania Town
Description: Chora Sfakion, or just Sfakia, is a historical place for Crete, as many fighters of the Cretan Revolution came from there. The wild landscape and the calm beaches offer a great place for holidays.
Location: 80 km south west of Chania Town
Description: Paleohora is the most popular resort on the southern side of Chania Crete. It has developed tourism without losing its traditional character. From Paleochora, boats go on close excursions.
Location: 41 km west of Chania Town
Description: Kissamos is the second largest town in the prefecture of Chania. Located in the western side of Crete, Kissamos is a nice excursion base for the beautiful beaches and mountainous villages of the area.
Location: 10 km east of Chania Town
Description: Akrotiri is not actually a village but a peninsula that lays east of Chania. This is a region with beautiful, sandy beaches and it gets pretty crowded in summer.
Location: 12 km from Chania Town
Description: Alikianos is a small village in close distance to Chania Town. The stone bridge of river Keritis is found outside Alikianos.
Location: 84 km south of Chania Town
Description: Anopolis is a traditional mountainous village located on the southern side of Crete. The nearby bridge of Aradena is a popular bungee jumping site.
Location: 25 km south of Chania Town
Description: Deres is a tiny village in the inland of Chania, on the way to Sougia. Surrounded by lush greenery, this village is a wonderful natural spot.
Location: 60 km south west of Chania Town
Description: Elos is a small traditional village on the way to the Monastery of Chrissoskalitissa and Elafonisi. It is surrounded by lush greenery.
Location: 45 km south west of Chania Town
Description: A small village in the mountains, Epanochori is surrounded by wild scenery and lush greenery.
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