7 km Kato Stalos
Kato Stalos, as well as the other nearby
seaside settlements, is swarmed with tourists
in the summer.
9 km Agia Marina
The beach of Agia Marina attracts many
tourists in the summer, who also visit the
small chapel of Agia Marina at the village's
centre.
11 km Platanias
16.5 km Maleme
The seaside settlement of Maleme is situated
in the area where the airport of Hania used
to be. The village is known for its brave
participation in the "Battle of Crete", in 1941.
From Maleme, one should visit the site of
Kafkales, where ruins of an arched tomb,
dated back in the Post-Minoan Period, were
found.
23 km Kolimbari
The historic village of Kolimbari is one of the
most significant sites of Crete. One should
also visit the nearby ruins of the ancient city
of Diktynna and the monastery of Gonia, built
in 1618.
9.5 km Agia
It is a mountainous village built in a green
area full of orchards and plane-trees.
12 km Turn for Alikianos
At a distance of 2.5 km, lies the mountainous
village of Alikianos, known for the
remarkable Byzantine church of Agios
Georgios - dated back in 1243 - and its lovely
frescoes.
15 km Fournes
24 km Laki
39 km Omalos
The village of Omalos is built in the middle of
Omalos Plateau (1,050 m. altitude). The few
locals occupy themselves with farming and
stock-breeding. From the village, one can visit
the hill of Agios Pandeleimon and the grave
of brave fighter Hatzimichalis Giannaris.
43 km Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge is the most significant sight-
seeing in Crete and the longest gorge in
Europe. Its majestic scenery captivates
visitors. The gorge is a national forest and the
flora and fauna are protected with strict laws.
6.5 km Souda
Souda is the biggest and most crowded port
in the western Crete. The area is the centre of
the prefecture's economic and commercial
activities.
33 km Vrysses
The picturesque mountainous village of
Vrysses is located in an area of running waters
and dense vegetation.
50 km Askifou
The village of Askifou is situated at Askifou
plateau (730 m. altitude). The village is
known for the production of potatoes,
cereals, walnuts and domestic wine.
73 km Turn for Fragokastello
At a distance of 15 km stands the venetian
castle Fragokastello, which was built in 1371
and mentioned in many local legends and
traditions.
74 km Hora Sfakion
Built in a wild environment, Hora Sfakion is
inhabited by brave, free people who fought
bravely during the Cretan struggle against the
Turks.
84 km Loutro
The seaside village of Loutro is situated at the
end of Cape Mouri, where the ancient city of
Phoenix stood. The village was named after
the baths (Loutra) found in the area. From
here, one should visit the ruins of the ancient
city of Aradena, as well as the Byzantine
church of Taxiarch Michael.
