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	The prefecture of Chania, Crete, Greece
		Chania has a beach in town (towards the western end of town) and a couple of beaches a little further to the west (within walking distance - it is best to follow the coast and not the road)
		East of Chania, after you pass Souda (the harbour of Chania) and extending almost all the way to Georgioupolis is the region of Apokoronas.
		It is one of the greenest regions of Crete (mainly olive trees) between the sea and the northern slopes of the White Mountains.
	www.west-crete.com /chania-prefecture-crete.htm (830 words)

	Chania Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chania prefecture is one of the four prefectures of Crete, Greece.
		Chania prefecture, often informally termed 'Western Crete', is a beautiful and in many parts unspoilt part of the island.
		The municipalities of Chania prefecture, highlighting the municipality of Chania
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chania_Prefecture (396 words)

	Chania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chania (IPA [xa'ɲa], Greek: Χανιά, also transliterated as Hania or Khania, older form and Italian: Canea, Godart and Olivier abbreviation: KH) is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania Prefecture.
		It covers a significant part of the small Plain of Chania and borders with the hilly suburbs of Profitis Ilias, Agios Matthews and Kounoupidiana towards the east, with the villages of Vamvakopoulo, Nerokourou, Mournies and Perivolia towards the south and with the coastal areas of Chryssi Akti and Agioi Apostoloi towards the west.
		The pasha of the island resided in Chania.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chania (2811 words)

	Chania - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Chania was chosen as the seat of the Rector (Administrator General) of the region and flourished as a significant commercial centre of a fertile agricultural region.
		Eleftherios Venizelos, who hailed from Mournies near Chania, was a leader of the 1896 uprising against Ottoman rule and went on to be Prime Minister of Greece and a great statesman.
		Chania prefecture is one of the four prefectures of Crete and covers the Westernmost quarter of the island.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Chania (1298 words)

	Chania-info.com - Chania Town
		Chania is the main town in the west of Crete, with the second largest population after Heraklion.
		Chania is the capital of the prefecture because of its geographic position and commercial activity.
		The city of Chania was rebuilt on the site of the Byzantine acropolis in 1252 and after improving the fortifications at Kastelli the Venetians built their own cathedral plus many palaces and houses in the surrounding area for their people.
	www.deltanet.gr /chania-info/english/chania.html (644 words)

	chania crete hotels, apartments, studios, villa rentals, rooms to rent (hania) hotels in crete greece
		The morphology of the Cretan land at the prefecture of Chania is extremely unique, as it combines all the natural elements in a synthesis of sheer beauty.
		The canyon of Eleftherios Venizelos that connects the village of Therisso with the town of Chania and the cave Sarakina at the village of Therisso.
		Carefully tailored town planning, broad roads, revitalizing parks and pedestrian zones are the characteristics of the town of Chania, the capital of the prefecture of Chania.
	www.top-hotels-greece.com /greece-info/greece-crete-chania.php (1386 words)

	Chania Prefecture - Crete TOURnet
		The main cities of the prefecture are Chania, the capital, and Kastelli in Kissamos.
		The province of Kissamos in the northwest of the prefecture of Chania lies between the two peninsulas of western Crete.
		The province of Sfakia occupies the southeast area of the prefecture of Chania.
	www.crete.tournet.gr /IntroSection.jdp?ID=17 (530 words)

	Chania (Hania) - the prefecture of Chania in Crete Greece
		Chania (Hania) - the prefecture of Chania in Crete Greece
		The prefecture of Chania is one of the four prefectures of Crete and it covers the west part of the island.
		During your touring of the prefecture of Chania, we suggest that you visit Akrotiri, which is only 15 km from the town of Chania.
	www.travel2greece.net /crete/chania/index.htm (447 words)

	CHANIA PREFECTURE
		Chania exports most of the island's citrus fruit as well as olive oil and wine.
		Agria Gramvousa: This is a small picturesque island NW of Chania, where the remains of a Venetian fort are visible.
		Hora Sfakion (Sfakia): This is a very beautiful, traditional rocky village, 74 km south of Chania, famous for being one of only a handful of places in Greece to have never been invaded or besmirched by turks during the four centuries of their occupation.
	www.ellada.com /cretechania.html (1000 words)

	Artemis travel agency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The prefecture of Chania occupies the west section of the island.
		During your tour of the prefecture of Chania you cannot miss the ancient monasteries in Akrotiri, a penisnula only 15 klm away from the city of Chania.
		The south coast of the prefecture is rich in sandy and quiet beaches, like Frangocastello, the beach with the Venetian castle, Paleochora, a place that offers tranquility and Sougia the long sandy beach that is not overcrowded yet.
	www.creteholidays.net /chania.asp (260 words)

	Crete island in Greece - Chania Prefecture - GENERAL
		The German Eagle (3 km from Chania, ïn the road to Casteli) and the German Cemetery [3] in Maleme with 4,465 graves, are reminders of the recent history of the county.
		They say the at the soul of the Chania people-and of every Cretan-is as one: haughty and proud, “straight” and hard like the steel of the their “rebels” weapons, but also mild and gentle like their love, passionate writers of verse which shows their love of their way 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.
	www.vacation-crete.com /chania/chania.htm (3341 words)

	Chania in Crete island in Greece - Worth seeing in Chania prefecture.
		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
		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.
		Frangocastelo (“Castel Franco”) is situated to the east of Chora Sfakion, near the Libya sea (80 km from Chania).
	www.vacation-crete.com /chania/worth-seeing.htm (779 words)

	Chania Crete Chania Hotels, Chania Car Rental, Chania Travel Agents, Information, Map of Hania Crete Greece
		Chania beaches are perfect for recreation and relaxation under the warm sun and in the cool azure waters.
		A must during your stay in the Chania prefecture is a visit to the islands of Elafonissi and Gavdos, both of which are celebrated for their soft, white sand and turquoise waters.
		While vacationing in Chania, we suggest going to the Akrotiri peninsula, located close to Chania Town, to tour its magnificent monasteries, the "Bear" Cave and the grave of Eleftherios Venizelos, Greece's prime minister in the early 20 th century and one of its most significant historical figures.
	www.united-hellas.com /tourism/crete/chania (1732 words)

	Chania Area - Hania - Chania Prefecture - Crete - Rethymnon - Greece - CreteHolidays-
		In a distance of 9 km away from Chania, there are these beautiful villages that, during summer, changed into tourist resorts.
		In a distance of 15 km away from Chania is the monastery of the Holy Trinity Tsagarolon, built in 1612 by Laurentius and Jeremiah, progeny of a Venetian family who embraced the Orthodoxy.
		In the west side of the Prefecture of Chania and in a distance of 59 km away from Chania, Falasarna is located.
	www.creteholidays.gr /chania_area.html (1116 words)

	Chania Online - Travelling to Chania ( Hania ) Crete, Greece and other stories...
		is one of the four prefectures of Crete and covers the Westernmost quarter of the island.
		Some notable towns in the Chania prefecture are: Hóra Sfakíon, Kastelli-Kissamos, Paleohora, Maleme, Vrisses, Vamos, Georgioupolis and Kalives.
		The natural park of Samaria Gorge, a major tourist attraction and a refuge for the rare Cretan wild goat or kri kri, is in the South of the prefecture of Chania.
	www.chania-online.com (599 words)

	Chania Citizen Guide - Reports and photos of the Prefecture of Chania (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The prefecture of Chania covers the western section of Crete, stretches 2,376 sqm and has a population of 140.000 inhabitants (census 1991).
		The prefecture is surrounded by sea on the north, west and south sides.
		During 69 bc, Chania was conquered by the Romans and in 325 ac changed hands to the Byzantines.
	www.chania-citizen-guide.gr /chania.php?lang=en& (643 words)

	Greek Spider - Your guide to Greece and Cyprus!
		It is the westernmost prefecture of Crete and the imposing White Mountains cover its largest part.
		Guided Tour: The prefecture of Chania (2376 km, 133774 inhabitants) is located in the western part of the island of Crete.
		The prefecture of Chania is one of the four prefectures of Crete and it covers the west part of the island.
	www.greekspider.com /dir/regional/greece/Greek_Islands/Crete/Chania (146 words)

	Chania Travel Guide,Travel Guide for Chania (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Chania is full of great Venetian and Turkish monuments for the visitors to see.
		The delightful Venetian harbor at the heart of the old Chania town is the ideal place to relax.
		The coast road runs west of the town past long stretches of sandy beach on the Gulf of Chania, with roadside supermarkets, taverns, bars and holiday accommodation at regular intervals.
	www.southcrete.gr /Travel-Guide/Chania-Travel-Guide.htm (95 words)

	chania crete greece general information on Chania or Hania in Crete
		Chania also spelled Hania is the second city of Crete and the capital of the prefecture of the same name.
		Some notable towns in the Chania prefecture are: Hora Sfakion, Kastelli-Kissamos, Paleohora, Maleme, Vrisses, Vamos, Georgioupolis and Kalives.
		In 1898, during the final moves towards independence and enosis with Greece, the Great Powers made Chania the capital of the semiautonomous "Cretan State", with Prince George of Greece, the High Commissioner of Crete living here.
	www.greecead.com /gadhome/crete/crete_chania.html (1248 words)

	Crete Holiday- Crete Greece (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		One of the most beautiful cities in Greece, Chania is untouched by the development of tourism and is still strangely reminiscent of the days when it was the administrative capital of Crete.
		Chania consists of the Old Town and the New Town, which blend harmoniously into an attractive, warm and friendly entity.
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	www.greekislands.com /crete/chania/home.htm (82 words)

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		In Chania, there is an explicit bisector line between the new and old city.
		The Capital of prefecture Chania, the new city, noisy and functional for the residents, thanks to its good street-plan.
		In our days it continues to be commercial, economic and administrative centre of the prefecture, while the last decades its tourist development was remarkable.
	www.web-greece.gr /chania.htm (700 words)

	Chania Prefecture
		Chania is bounded with the only prefecture, the Rethymno Prefecture to the east.
		Some other notable towns in the Chania prefecture are: Hóra Sfakíon, Kastelli-Kissamos, Paleohora, Maleme, Vrisses, Vamos, Georgioupolis and Kalives.
		Kydon TV Eleftherios Venizelos (famous inhabitant of the Chania prefecture)
	www.mlahanas.de /Greece/Regions/ChaniaPrefecture.html (382 words)

	Chania Car Rental Chania Airport Rent A Car Chania Car Rentals Chania (Hania) Crete Greece
		Chania, Crete is a wonderful holiday destination, ideal for exploration, as it is packed with excellent historical and natural sites, as well as stunning beaches and charming villages.It is therefore necessary that you have a reliable and comfortable means of getting around Chania (Hania).
		The Chania Prefecture, located on the western side of Crete, is well-known for its wonderful archaeological, historical, religious and natural sites.
		In the prefecture of Chania there are beautiful beaches for every type of visitor, from popular, much-frequented beaches to quiet, secluded ones.
	www.greece-rent-a-car.com /chania-car-rental.html (376 words)

	CHANIA - location in (GTP) Greek Travel Pages
		The county of Chania, the most western part of Crete, is characterized by its unique beauty.
		The mild Mediterranean climate with temperatures in winter around 12°C and in summer around 30°C, the special Cretan diet, the acquaintance with customs that elsewhere tend to become forgotten and the whole-hearted hospitality of the islanders, win over the visitor to this blessed place.
		This text is cited December 2003 from the Chania Prefecture Tourism Committee tourist pamphlet (2002).
	www.gtp.gr /LocPage.asp?id=447 (266 words)

	Chania : chania crete, chania hotel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The hotel is situated on Theotokopoulou Street, in the alleys of the enchanting Venetian Port of Chania, 50 metres from the sea and 300 metres from the city centre.
		Sirios Village lies in the most beautiful area of Chania, Kato Daratso, which is 4km west of Chania city and 14km from the city airport.
		Situated on the Akrotiri peninsula at the original location where the movie "Zorbas the Greek" was filmed, 12km from Chania airport and 15km from Chania town on 20 acres of unspoiled nature.
	greekhotel.com /crete/chania (1794 words)

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		Agia Pelagia, Ammoudara, Fodele, Gournes, Hersonissos, Malia, Mononaftis and Stalida (Stalis) on the northern coast of the Heraklion Prefecture, and Agios Nikitas, Dermatos, Kalamaki and Katalyki, Lendas, Loutra and Matala on the southern coast of the Heraklion Prefecture.
		Near Rethymnon Town, and in Adele, Bali, Episkopi, Gerani, Panormos and Platanes on the northern coast of the Rethymnon Prefecture, and Agia Gal i ni, Agios Georgios, Agios Pavlos, Ammoudi, Damnoni, Plakias, Preveli, Rodakino and Triopetra on the southern coast of the Rethymnon Prefecture.
		The prefecture of Rethymnon, Crete Greece is the perfect destination for those who want to combine history and nature in their touring program.
	www.united-hellas.com /tourism/crete (1711 words)

	Information about Chania Crete, Greece.
		The road runs through this gorge that once served as the "headquarters" of Cretan revolutionaries.
		The Agia Sofia Cave is a site of considerable archaeological interest, as well, for it has yielded potsherds that date to the Neolithic period.
		The cave constituted a place of worship during the Middle Minoan period.
	www.ellada.net /ellada/regions-chania.php (537 words)

	Chania-guide. All you want to know about Chania
		The prefecture of Chania is in the western Crete, the most beautiful island of the Mediterranean Sea.
		The aim of this web page is to give a complete picture for the places in Chania that they will be supposed to visit and to provide all the essential information about them.
		The rooms to let and the big hotels also in various regions of Chania are ready to welcome and to satisfy the Greek and the foreign tourists.
	www.chania-guide.gr (293 words)

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