The Prefecture of Chania covers the Western part of Crete; its extent is 2.376 square kilometres, the coast line 250 kilometres approximately, and it counts circa 150.000 permanent residents. It is divided in five provinces: Apokoronou, Kissamou, Kydonias, Selinou and Sfakion. Chania is the capital of the prefecture. Most of the territory is mountainous, with the mountain chain of Lefka Ori ("White mountains", named so because of the snow covering the tops all year round), to be the highest mountain (2.453 metres); at the intervals there are small plains and valleys very fertile, and well watered, due to the various small rivers and brooks flowing through them, which, unlike to the rest of the Greek islands, do have enough water even in summer.

A landscape of luxurious green and fresh water, wild animals (including the famous kri-kri). Strolling around the old town by day takes you back to past times. In the evening, it comes alive with vibrant nightlife. Cretan hospitality is legendary. Cretan people welcome foreigners and always like to offer. Unique herbs, cheeses, wines and dishes like "gamopilafo" and the "Cretan (Mediterranean) diet". Numerous marvelous, scenic beaches, with crystal clear waters. Numerous local festivals ("panighyri") which take place all year round in even the smallest Cretan villages where the old style of life is still alive. The old port is the best place in the world to enjoy the sunset drinking your ouzo or "tsikoudia" with "mezedes".

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