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Chania prefecture, on the western side of Crete, is dominated by the impressive White Mountains and its famous National Park. The capital city, also called Chania, remains unchanged from the time of the Venetian Rule. It's an attractive town where modern, Venetian, and Turkish traditional architecture blend together to create a distinctive and enchanting location. The Venetian harbor of Chania is reminiscent of Venice itself, and its Old Town offers maze-like alleys with beautiful Venetian mansions, fountains, elaborate churches, and museums. It consists of five connected districts surrounding the Venetian port, and is one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in Greece.

Chania prefecture's pristine beaches, rocky gorges and forested hills attract nature lovers. It's most renowned natural attraction, Samaria Gorge is popular among hikers. At the end of the day, the prefecture's cities (Chania in particular) come to life as residents and tourists alike pour out into the streets and the many bars and nightclubs. A drive around the prefecture will take you to Medieval Castles, small local museums that depict the local history, and even traditional restaurants where you can chat with the locals. You will frequently see them sitting in the village square enjoying a coffee under the shade of a huge tree.