Chania Regional Unit, Administrative division in Crete, Greece
The westernmost regional unit of Crete spans 2,376 square kilometers, featuring the White Mountains with over 40 peaks above 2,000 meters high.
The administrative unit originated during the period when Crete functioned as an autonomous state, maintaining its structure after integration with Greece in 1913.
The regional unit contains seven municipalities that preserve traditional Cretan customs through local festivals, music performances, and agricultural practices.
The area maintains a population density of 66 people per square kilometer, with transportation networks connecting its northern coastal settlements to mountain communities.
The territory includes Gavdos island, marking the southernmost point of Europe, and contains Lake Kournas, the single freshwater lake in Crete.
GPS coordinates: 35.43544,23.90347
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:36
Samariá Gorge National Park
19 km
Olive tree of Vouves
12 km
Elafonisi
38.4 km
Old Venetian Port of Chania
13.8 km
Elafonisi Beach
37.6 km
Frangokastello
41.2 km
Trachilos footprints
26.5 km
Kournas
35.7 km
Prasonisi
64.5 km
Agia Triada Monastery
25.2 km
Imbros Gorge
31.9 km
Falasarna beach
29.9 km
Venizelos graves
17 km
Perivolia Municipal Stadium
10.5 km
Κτίριο Πέμπτης Μεραρχίας (Χανιά)
14 km
Lissos
24.1 km
Archaeological Museum of Chania
15.1 km
Chania Lighthouse
13.9 km
Küçük Hasan Pasha Mosque
13.8 km
Fortifications of Chania
13.6 km
Agios Nikolaos in Chania
14 km
Seitan Limania
29.3 km
Maritime Museum of Crete
14.3 km
Agia Eirini Gorge
16.4 km
Izzeddin Fortress
22.6 km
Moni Gonia Monastery
17.2 km
Chrysoskalitissa Monastery
36.3 km
Presentation of the Virgin Mary Cathedral
13.7 kmReviews
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