The Prefecture of Hania, Crete is one of the prime holiday destinations in Greece, as the region offers visitors areas of unspoilt natural beauty, verdant mountains, endless beaches and impressive gorges. Hania (otherwise spelled Chania) is a multifaceted place, where modern lifestyle fuses with deeply-rooted traditions and customs, making it ideal for those who want to experience everything that is truly Cretan! The prefecture of Hania, is selected by all types of visitors, including nature lovers, nightlife aficionados and outdoor sports enthusiasts. Due to its variety of features, Hania is the perfect place for families, groups of friends and couples.

The many Hania beaches satisfy all types of visitors, whether they prefer crowded sandy stretches or secluded coves. After a refreshing swim we recommend a delicious Cretan meal at one of the many traditional tavernas and restaurants throughout the the prefecture. If you are a creature of the night, Hania offers a wide selection of nightclubs and bars that remain open until the early morning hours. The Prefecture of Hania (Chania) has an extremely well - developed tourist infrastructure, providing a plethora of hotels, studios, apartments and rooms, as well as villas for hire, luxury hotels and all-inclusive hotel resorts, covering all price ranges. Hania Crete is an all-year-round holiday spot, as excellent Hania hotels can be found both by the seaside and in the mountain villages.

Some of the features that make the prefecture of Hania (Chania) a very popular vacation spot are its spectacular beaches and the small greek islands located off its coast. Hania beaches are perfect for recreation and relaxation under the warm sun and in the cool azure waters. We recommend visiting the beaches near your place of accommodation, as well as beaches located further away, as each beach has its own charm.
Hania Prefecture has a wonderful selection of nightlife and dining venues. TNightlife is quite exciting, offering entertainment for all musical preferences. Most of the dancing clubs, live music halls and bars are located in Hania Town, as well as Agia Marina, Kastelli-Kissamos and Sougia. You can find tavernas and restaurants all over Hania, in every mountain village and seaside settlement, serving scrumptious Cretan delicacies such as fresh seafood dishes, dakos (vinegar & water-soaked barley rusk with chopped tomato and feta cheese), staka cheese, apaki (smoked meat), potatoes "oftes" (fried with the peel), dolmadakia (stuffed vine leaves), and chochlious (traditionally-cooked snails).
At the end of each meal, diners are usually treated to a local sweet such as kaltsounia or preserves, or a glass of raki, Crete's famous alcoholic drink.

Hania weather is quite mild and enjoyable all year round, making it a wonderful spot for both summer and winter holidays. The summer months are hot and dry, while the winter months are rainy and cool. Temperatures in the mountainous regions of Hania (Chania) can get very low and snow frequently falls on the mountain tops. The inland plain areas are cool, while the seaside regions are considerably warmer.
Getting to Hania Crete is fairly easy, as there are frequent ferries to Hania Port and flights to the Airport. There are direct flights from the Athens, Thessaloniki and from other destinations throughout Europe. Airfares for flights fluctuate depending on the season and the airline company. Visitors are provided with both expensive and cheap flights to Hania. Discount flights and budget flights are available, as are economy airfares and business class airfares for international flights.

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