Chania
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Chania
The western end of Crete, where a Venetian and Ottoman harbour town sits between the White Mountains and a long north-coast shoreline. Chania has a year-round resident population, an international airport, and beaches within fifteen minutes of the old town.
Life here
- Venetian harbour, covered market and old-town lanes
- Long sandy beaches along the north coast
- The White Mountains and Samaria gorge inland
- A working city, not only a summer resort
Ownership rationale
Demand concentrates on the coastal strip west and east of the city, where beachfront land is largely built out and new supply is limited. Seasonal rental is strong from May to October; winter demand comes mostly from long-stay residents rather than tourists.
Getting here
Chania airport (CHQ) is about 20 km east of the city with direct European flights in summer. Ferries run overnight from Piraeus to Souda; Heraklion is around two hours by road.
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