Chania

Chaniais the second largest city ofCreteand the capital of theChaniaregional unit. Lies along the north coast of the island, about 70km (43mi) west ofRethymnoand 145km (90mi) west ofHeraklion,it isone of the two places you are most likely to see on arriving inCrete. It is breathtaking - that is to say much of the Chania you will want to see is clustered close to the harbour - old buildings, museums, churches and crafts shops.