Chania is a historic city on the western end of the largest Greek island, Crete. Famed for its old Venetian harbor and surrounding old town, the city contains influences from the Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman eras. This mix has given the island it's own unique culture especially in it's culinary and musical traditions.
In recent years, Chania has had a boom in tourism since becoming a central hub for many large European airline companies. Great bars and restaurants line the harbor front and romantic alleyways. The city is bustling and the air is full of energy.