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The prefecture (nomos) of Chania covers the western section of the island
and has an area of 2,376 sq. km. Chania is subdivided into five provinces
(eparhies): Kydonia, Kissamos, Apokoronas, Selino, and Sfakia. The main cities
of the prefecture are Chania, the capital, and Kastelli in Kissamos. The main
towns are Paleohora and Kandanos in Selino, and Hora Sfakion in Sfakia.
The prefecture of Chania offers a wide variety of tourist services and activities
of all classes and types. The city of Chania has also maintained characteristics
of the Venetian era. The White Mountains or Lefka Ori rise behind Chania and
drop to the Libyan Sea in Sfakia and contain many gorges and canyons for the
nature or hiking enthusiast. The sandy beaches and clear waters of Falasarna,
Paleohora and Georgioupolis offer pleasant swims. The Minoan, Roman, Byzantine,
Venetian and Turkish archaeological sites attract those seeking cultural and
historical information.
The province of Kissamos in the northwest of the prefecture of Chania lies
between the two peninsulas of western Crete. It extends west to the sea and
south to Elafonisi Island. Kastelli is the main city of this area. The city
has a variety of tourist services. The beaches at Elafonisi, Falasarna, and
Gramvousa are among the finest in Crete. The many Byzantine and Venetian churches,
as well as the ancient cities of Polirinia and Falasarna, may be of interest
to tourists. The peninsulas of Gramvousa and Rodopou are mostly inaccessible
by car but hikers can enjoy some parts.
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