Swimmers who happened to be at the beach of Platanias in Chania last Tuesday morning were treated to an unusual and wonderful ...

Mythical history meets modern charm in Chania, Crete. From staying at Domes Zeen Chania to the best beaches and city tours, here's our guide to the the city.

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Chania is in the far west of Crete, about 100 miles west of the island’s capital, Heraklion. Its bay is protected by a pair of peninsulas: Rodhopou to the west, Akrotiri to the east.