Chania

Chania occupies a coastal position on Crete’s northwestern shore, beside the Cretan Sea. The city is defined by its Venetian harbour, where a 16th-century lighthouse faces the water and the former shipyards line the eastern quay. Behind it, the Old Town preserves a dense mix of Venetian and Ottoman-era streets, courtyards and religious buildings, reflecting centuries of rule by different Mediterranean powers. Chania also serves as the main urban centre of western Crete, with markets, cafés and everyday city life extending beyond the harbour. Trace Chania’s place along Crete’s northern coast by browsing webcams from nearby towns and across the island.

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