The little town has therefore not been spoiled by tourism and is not a busy tourist resort. The town of Kastelli Kissamou is located on the same site where the ancient city of Kissamos used to stand. This ancient city was the port of the ancient town Polyrenia, the oldest Dorian city of Crete, situated 7 kilometres south of Kissamos, and was the marine and commercial centre of Western Crete.
Because of its wealth and its location the city of Kissamos was always well fortified; the walls of the city were built by the Venetians and part of them can still be seen in Kissamos.
The special characteristic if the city was a Venetian fortress (Castello) from which Kastelli took its name. Since Crete had many places with the name Kastelli, the city was named Kastelli Kissamou.
Various accommodations of all categories can be found in Kissamos as well as camping sites, excellent taverns frequented by the locals, some bars and various traditional cafes.
Regular public buses are linking Kissamos to Chania and, from the town’s harbour, regular ferries are sailing to Gythion , in the Peloponnesus, and to the island of Kythira.
From Kastelli Kissamou one can visit the interesting archaeological sites of Polyrenia and Falassarna, the impressive gorges of Topolia, the isles Gramvoussa, also called Pirate Isles, the idyllic lagoon of Balos, the wonderful sandy beaches and their crystalline waters, and the numerous enchanting medieval villages.
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