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Chania is Crete's second largest town, and is the lively capital of the western half of this long, narrow Greek island. Traditional local shop hours are generally mon-sat from 8 (or 9) am to 2. (or 3) pm, and also from 5pm to 8pm on tue and thurs. The old town, alongside the old Harbour, is enclosed by Venetian ramparts and guarded by a waterside Venetian fortress.
Chania is Crete's second largest town, and is the lively capital of the western half of this long, narrow Greek island. Traditional local shop hours are generally mon-sat from 8 (or 9) am to 2. (or 3) pm, and also from 5pm to 8pm on tue and thurs. The old town, alongside the old Harbour, is enclosed by Venetian ramparts and guarded by a waterside Venetian fortress.
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Chania is Crete's second largest town, and is the lively capital of the western half of this long, narrow Greek island. Traditional local shop hours are generally mon-sat from 8 (or 9) am to 2. (or 3) pm, and also from 5pm to 8pm on tue and thurs. The old town, alongside the old Harbour, is enclosed by Venetian ramparts and guarded by a waterside Venetian fortress.
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greater Chania area. Currency: Euro, 1C=100 cents Opening hours: Traditional local shop hours are generally Mon-Sat from 8 (or 9) am to 2.30 (or 3) pm, and also from 5pm to 8pm on Tue and Thu. Shops catering mainly to tourists are usually open every day of the week from 9am - 10pm. Internet: www.chania.gr www.chaniacrete.gr www.gnto.gr Newspapers: Chaniotika Nea Minima Stigmes Crete Gazette Emergency numbers: Ambulance 166 Police 100 Fire 199 Tourist information: The tourist office is called EOT. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7.30am-2.30pm Address: 40 Kriari Street (off 1866 Square) Tel : +30 28210 92943 CHANIA PUBLISHING DATE: 2009-03-09 | COUNTRY CODE: GR Contents: The City, Do & See, Beach Life, Eating, Cafs, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping, Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps Copyright 2007 Fastcheck AB. All rights reserved. For more information visit: www.arrivalguides.com CHANIA Chania (say "Hanya) must be the loveliest port town in Greece. Swallows soar in sheer blue skies above the semicircle of tall Venetian houses around its picture-perfect Old Harbour. The tables of scores of bars and restaurants line the quayside. Behind the harbour front, narrow, traffic-free shopping lanes thread through the atmospheric Old Town. On either side of the town, sandy beaches stretch along the coast. MAKE YOUR TRIP START AT HOME | WWW.ARRIVALGUIDES.COM THE CITY#THECITY# Chania is Cretes second largest town, and is the lively capital of the western half of this long, narrow Greek island. Its very ancient: 4000 years ago Chania was called Cydonia. It preserves many handsome signs of a long history as a possession of Venice. The Old Town, alongside the Old Harbour, is enclosed by Venetian ramparts and guarded by a waterside Venetian fortress, Fort Firca. The modern city centre, just outside the old ramparts, offers the energy and character of a vibrant, authentic Greek town. Here are numerous shops, bars, restaurants and street life that are fun to explore. Chania is the focal point of western Cretes coastline of small and charming beach resorts. Each resort has its own appeal, and all are just minutes from Chania by car or bus along the seashore highway which runs at the foot of high craggy peaks and rolling foothills green with olive groves. More than 2 million readers per month Do you want to reach everyone travelling to your destination? Our unique media can help! Contact: ads@fastcheck.se DO & SEE#DOANDSEE# Boat trips Glass-bottomed boats cross in crystal waters to nearby St Theodore Island. Others sail to idyllic Stavros beach on Akrotiri Peninsula. Address: On the quay by Venizelou Sq Fort Firca The calm ruins of the Venetian fort have lovely sea views. Its fascinating Naval Museum (next door) recalls Chanias maritime tradition. Address: Main quay Phone: +30 28210 91875 Limnoupolis Water Park The kids choice, with waterslides, pools and a lazy river. And for grown ups, a jacuzzi and pool bar. Shops and eateries add to the attractions. Address: Varipetro village (8 km from Chania) Phone: +30 28210 33246 Internet: www.limnoupolis.gr Samaria Gorge This famous 16km hike down a spectacular mountain gorge reaches the south coast. Youll need sturdy shoes, water and a hat! Underground: Bus from Chania C6 Opening hours: Starts at Omalos, ends at Agia Roumeli Tickets: Tour operator or Tour agency C50 BEACH LIFE#BEACH LIFE# The Chania coast is ideal for quiet beach holidays for all the family, with a long narrow sandy strip both west and east of | DESTINATION: CHANIA PUBLISHING DATE: 2009-03-09 MAKE YOUR TRIP START AT HOME | WWW.ARRIVALGUIDES.COM the town. A string of small resorts offers plenty of leisure facilities. Platanias and Chania are best for nightlife. Chania Town Nea Hora beach, with sunbathers and watersports, is close to all the facilities of the Old Town. 5km further, Chrissi Akti (Golden Beach) has tavernas behind. Address: Just west of Old Harbour Almirida And Kalives These two resorts are authentic villages with family appeal. Sandy beaches curve round calm bays backed by tavernas and beach bars. Address: 20km east of Chania Underground: Local bus Platanias And Aghia Marina Laid-back little resorts merge on a 10km strip of beach backed by bars, tavernas and shops. The resorts do vary, with activity and sports around lively Platanias, and a quieter feel at Aghia Marina and Stalos, the eastern end of the strip. Address: 8-18km west of Chania Underground: Local bus EATING#EATING# Scores of restaurants in Chanias Old Town and the beach resorts offer good eating, relaxed and informal, at open-air tables. Grilled fish and lamb dishes are specialities, plus vegetable dishes like boureki (courgette, cheese and potato bake) and melitzanokleftedes (aubergine patties). 3 courses with local wine cost about C14 - C20 at almost any restaurant. CHANIA Amphora Smart, professional service and top quality traditional Cretan cooking make this one of the best Old Harbour restaurants. Good position at the end of the quayside. Superb vegetable dishes include kolokothikeftedes (courgette and cheese patties). Address: Quayside Phone: +30 28210 93224 Internet: www.amphora.gr Tamam Theres excellent traditional local food at this popular classic Cretan taverna inside a former historic Turkish bath-house in the Old Town. Frequent live music. Address: 49 Zambellou St Phone: +30 28210 96080 Konaki In a picturesque Old Town lane, open to the air and cool with greenery and white cloths. The menu ranges from Cretan specialities to international favourites like omelettes and pasta. Address: 40 Kondilaki St Phone: +30 2821 97130 Internet: www.tokonaki.com/ AGHIA MARINA Maria's Taverna A popular traditional eatery, relaxed and cheerful, serving well-prepared Cretan, Greek and international favourites. It stands on the edge of Kato Stalos, at the start of the long beach strip west of Chania. Address: Kato Stalos Phone: +30 28210 60119 PLATANIAS Cosmos With elegance and style, in an old building high in upper Platanias, this is a fabulous | DESTINATION: CHANIA PUBLISHING DATE: 2009-03-09 MAKE YOUR TRIP START AT HOME | WWW.ARRIVALGUIDES.COM setting with immense views. An astonishing choice of meats includes crocodile, bison and kangaroo . as well as more traditional fare. Address: Platanias old village Phone: +30 28210 68558 GEORGIOUPOLIS Neorio A charming resort taverna with its own swimming pool, playground and multilingual mini-library! Classic Greek cooking - moussaka, meat stews, stuffed tomatoes - but plenty of international dishes too. Address: Georgioupolis, 30km east of Chania Phone: +30 28250 61498 Internet: www.neorio-restaurant.co CAFS#CAFES# Cafes, bars and ice-cream parlours are all much the same thing in the resorts, and may serve food too. When youre watching the world go by or simply watching the waves, a long cool drink at a shaded outdoor table is all part of the pleasure. Amphora Take your pick of the many relaxed quayside cafs around the Old Harbour. One of the most appealing is the popular Amphora bar, with cane easy chairs right on the waters edge, and a great array of drinks, ices and aperitifs. Address: Old Harbour, Chania Phone: +30 28210 93224 Pallas The Old Town is full of places to sit with a drink or ice-cream. Pallas is gloriously located on a harbour corner. Its rooftop caf gives a stunning view over the lights and life of the quayside. Address: 15-17 Akti Tobazi Phone: +30 28210 45688 Galaris You can relax at caf tables with sand between your toes in all the resorts. This unpretentious place on Aghia Marina beach serves ouzo, wine, coffee, soft drink and ice creams. If you get hungry they also do snacks and meals. Address: Aghia Marina beach Phone: +30 22970 32369 BARS & NIGHTLIFE#BARSANDNIGHTLIFE# For most visitors, nightlife means a leisurely dinner at an outdoor table (many restaurants have live music), followed by a stroll under the stars. For something with more energy, there are late-night bars and dance clubs in Chanias harbour area and in the beach resort of Address: Platanias, west of town. CHANIA Elmondo Smooth rock classics and a mellow mood at the start of the evening give way to latest dance beats further into the night at this popular music bar. From about 10pm to 4am nightly. | DESTINATION: CHANIA PUBLISHING DATE: 2009-03-09 MAKE YOUR TRIP START AT HOME | WWW.ARRIVALGUIDES.COM Address: 35 Kondilaki Internet: www.eclipse-bar.net Klik For a young crowd. "Every night is different, but every night is party time, say Scandinavian-run Klik about their heady music and dance selections. Cocktails, drinks, open all night. Address: Old Harbour Phone: +30 6947122193 Fort Firkas For civilised entertainment on summer evenings, the open space of the seafront fortress ruins hosts traditional dance and music shows on Mon and Thu nights. Address: Quayside, Old Harbour Phone: +30 28210 92943 Internet: www.chania.gr Nota Bene Acclaimed Old Town fun pub with a great reputation for cocktails, dancing, party atmosphere and music from country to rock to Latin to the latest hits. Open all night. Address: 10 Kondilaki Street Phone: +30 28210 98073 Point In a side turning off the Old Harbour quayside, this laid-back Music Bar favourite is open all night for a mix of new music and classic rock. Big windows look onto the lively scene outside. Address: 2 Sourmeli St Phone: +30 28210 57556 PLATANIAS Eclipse Popular music and dance party bar in the heart of the resort. DJs play all this summers dance hits. Address: Platanias Square (above Alpha Bank, 2nd floor) Phone: +30 28210 60826 Internet: www.eclipse-bar.net SHOPPING#SHOPPING# Chania is the main shopping centre for all of western Crete. Stroll in the narrow lanes of its Old Town to discover numerous interesting small shops. The town has a useful covered market and fascinating specialist shopping streets to explore. In Chanias Old Town, many of the lanes are crammed with enticing little shops, some selling tourist knick-knacks and souvenirs, others with better merchandise such as imaginative gold and silver jewellery. Good buys from around C7 include crochet bags and beadwork, local rugs and kilims and authentic Greek bath sponges. Dont miss narrow Skridlof Street, a traditional leatherworkers lane where bargains include high quality handmade goods such as handbags, purses, shoes and sandals. Theres also a metalworkers lane, Sifaka Street. Where Old Town and modern city meet, the fine Covered Market, or Agora (Mousouron street) is the focal point of the town. More a shopping mall than a marketplace, it provides a cool haven where locals throng among shops and stalls offering every kind of local produce, alluring pastries, piles of olives, fragrant herbs and spices, and appetising cheeses like delicious Cretan graviera and mizithra. | DESTINATION: CHANIA PUBLISHING DATE: 2009-03-09 MAKE YOUR TRIP START AT HOME | WWW.ARRIVALGUIDES.COM SLEEPING#SLEEPING# Most good hotels are small and family run. Some are in beach resorts outside Chania, others are charming boutique hotels in town. Theres self-catering too, from budget apartments to luxury villas. EXCLUSIVE Casa Delfino Magnificent 17th-century Venetian mansion and courtyard in the Old Town. Most rooms are elegant 5-star suites in classic Mediterranean style. 24hr room service. Relaxed atmosphere. Address: 9 Theofanus Street, Chania Phone: +30 28210 87400 Internet: www.casadelfino.com Santa Marina Plaza 5-star beachside comfort at a small and friendly place, with plenty of facilities, restaurant, beach bar and regular Cretan shows. Address: Agia Marina Phone: +30 28210 36860 Internet: www.santamarina-plaza.gr GOOD VALUE Doma Converted seafront mansion offering decent comfort, 20 minutes walk from the Old Harbour. Taverna-style dining room. Many historical items on display include a collection of headgear! Address: 124 Venizelos St, Chania Phone: +30 28210 51772 Internet: www.hotel-doma.gr Halepa Extremely elegant former British embassy building in neo-Classical style, this high-quality hotel represents remarkably good value for money. Its near the sea in a smart residential area about 20 minutes walk from the Old Town. Address: 164 El. Venizelou Street, Chania Phone: +30 28210 28440 Internet: www.halepa.com BASIC Amphora Historic mansion backing onto the Old Harbour quayside, providing decent modest facilities with a touch of style. Every room is different. Address: Theotokopoulos St, Chania Phone: +30 28210 93224 Internet: www.amphora.gr Contessa With simple unaffected charm, this old-fashioned little hotel in a narrow backstreet in the Old Town offers genuine local character. Three of the seven rooms have a view of the Old Harbour. Address: 15 Theofanous Street, Chania Phone: +30 28210 98566 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Airports Chania Airport, western Cretes main gateway, is 12km from the city. Most travellers arrive on tour operator packages including bus transfer or car hire. Independent travellers can catch a taxi into town for around C15. A bus service to the | DESTINATION: CHANIA PUBLISHING DATE: 2009-03-09 MAKE YOUR TRIP START AT HOME | WWW.ARRIVALGUIDES.COM city departs only at 07.10, 10.20, 15.15, 20.15, 21.30. Internet: www.hcaa-eleng.gr/hania.htm (Chania Airport) Public transport From 6am to 6pm, public buses serve the coast road to and from Chania, stopping at the resorts. Fare from Chania to Platanias: C1.50. In Chania, town buses serve the modern districts, but the Old Town is small enough to walk around, and its lanes are too narrow for buses. Bus information: Phone: +30 28210-27044. Taxi Chanias blue and white taxis can be hailed or phoned. Fares are around C0.40 p/km, or about C0.60 p/km out of town or between midnight and 5am. Tips are optional. Phone: +30 28210 94300 / +30 28210 98700 / +30 28210 98701 / +30 28210 98770 Post Main post office in in central Chania. Stamps can be bought at many shops. Address: 3 Tzanakaki St, Chania Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 8am to 8pm, and Sat 8am to 2pm. Small offices open Mon-Fri, 8pm to 2pm. Phone: +30 28210 28444 Pharmacy On the door of any pharmacy a list shows which pharmacy is on night duty. Dentist In emergency go to Chania Hospital, in Mournies, 2 km south of the city centre. Phone: +30 28210 22000. Telephone Country code: +30. Area code: 28210. Note that numbers and codes within Greece do not begin with a 0. 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B3 Danali A3 Daskalogianni C2 Digeni Akrita D2 Diktims C4 Dimakopoulou D3 D4 Dimitrakaki D3 Dodekanisou C2 Dragoumi D2 Efedron Polemiston B4 C4 El Venizelou C2 C3 D2 Eleytherias D3 Elirou C4 Er Stavrou D2 Erofolis C3 Erotokritou C3 Falasarnis C4 Festou D4 Florans A2 A3 Foumidon A3 Galata C4 Gali D2 Georgiladon C3 C4 Gerasimou Patr A2 B2 Gerola D3 Giaboudaki C4 D4 Giannaria A C3 Glafkou C2 Grigoriou E B3 Haous A3 Hatzidaki D3 D4 Hiotaki C3 Igoumenou Gavriil C4 D4 Ioannikou Patriarh. A2 Ionias B3 Ipirou C2 Ipsiladon B3 Irakliou C4 Iroon Politechniou D2 D3 K Sfakianaki B3 Kabon A3 Kalafati B4 Kalitsounaki D3 Kallergon C2 Kanevaro B2 Kapodistriou D3 Karaiskaki B3 Karaoli Dimitriou B2 Katraki B4 Kelaidi B3 Kiprou C2 Kiriara D4 Kirilou Mitr A3 B3 Kisamou A3 Klimatos A4 Kokotsi D2 Konstantinoupoleos B3 Korai C3 Koraka B3 Kornarou C3 Kornarou P B4 Koustogerakou A3 Kriaradon C3 Kriari B3 Kritovoulidou C4 Krokida D3 Ksirouhaki C4 Ktistaki C3 Kydonias B3 L Sfakianaki D3 Lefkon Oreon A3 A4 Lekanidi D4 Leledaki A2 Lisou C4 Lithinon B2 Loutrou A3 Makedonias C2 Malathirou C4 Malene C4 Malinou D4 Manou D3 D4 Manousogiannakidon B3 B4 Margouniou A3 A4 Mariakaki B4 Maridaki D2 Markora C3 Mavili D3 Mavropateron D4 Mesologiou D2 Michelidaki C2 C3 Milonogianni B3 B4 Minolaki C4 Minoos C2 Mitsotaki D3 Monis Gonias A3 Mousouron B2 Nearchou C4 Nikiforou Episk C2 Nikiforou Foka C2 Nikonos Osiou A3 Ounesko B4 Pahianon A4 B4 Palama C3 Paleologou A2 Pana Gouli D4 Papadaki B4 Papamalekou A3 Papanastasiou D3 Paparigopoulou C3 Pardali A2 Pastrikaki D2 Peridou B3 Perivolion A4 Petrof A2 Pibli D4 Piga M A2 B2 Pireos A2 B2 B3 Pithagora D3 D4 Plastira B3 Platia 1821 C2 Platonos D3 Polenta A3 Polirinias C4 Poltholaki D4 Polychronidi D3 Praidou A2 A3 Pslaki C4 Rethymnou D3 Rollen D2 D3 Roufou D3 Salpidonos C2 Samona B4 C4 Saratsoglou A3 Selinou A3 Sfakion C3 Sifaka C2 Skalidi B3 Skaltsouni D4 Skiner A2 Skoula A4 B4 Skridlof B2 Smyrnis A2 B3 Solomou C3 Soukatzidi B4 Spanoudaki B4 Spantidaki A4 Spartis D3 Stratigou Tzanakak. C3 Theotokopoulou B1 B2 Therisou B4 Thimnianis A3 Trigeta A3 Trikoupi C2 C3 Tsilivaki D2 Tsontou Varda D3 Tsouderon B2 C2 Valaoritou C3 Valestra A2 Vasou A3 Voloudakidon B3 C3 Vom C3 Voudoumba C2 Xanthoudidou D4 Xepapa A3 A4 Zambeliou B2 Ziber D2 Zymvrakakidon B3 B4 DESTINATION: CHANIA PUBLISHING DATE: 2009-03-09