Chania: Πλατεια Δικαστηριων
Chania has served as a port city on Crete’s north coast since antiquity. Built on the site of ancient Kydonia, it grew around a harbour where Venetian-era fortifications and dockyards still shape the old town, alongside its celebrated lighthouse. Eleftherias Square belongs to the modern centre, with broad streets, public buildings and the everyday movement of a working Cretan city. The Cretan Sea lies immediately north, while western Crete extends inland beyond the urban districts. Cretan cooking, centred on local olive oil, herbs and seasonal produce, remains an important part of Chania’s identity.
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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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Within Greece's regions, the Region of Crete is distinguished by being the country's largest island and by its Minoan heritage. The Cretan Sea borders its northern shore, while the Libyan Sea meets a markedly drier southern coast; between them rise the White Mountains and Mount Ida, also known as Psiloritis. Samaria Gorge cuts through the White Mountains towards the Libyan Sea. Near Heraklion, Knossos preserves the remains of a major Minoan palace complex. Olive groves, vineyards and coastal towns shape an island whose cooking is rooted in olive oil, herbs and local cheeses. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Crete.
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Greece occupies a mountainous peninsula and island-dotted coastline in southeastern Europe. The Aegean Sea shapes its eastern shore, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west; Crete is the country’s largest island. Athens is anchored by the Acropolis, where the Parthenon has stood since the fifth century BCE as a defining monument of classical antiquity. Beyond the capital, the Pindus Mountains run through the mainland, and Mount Olympus is associated in ancient Greek religion with the home of the gods. Greek food traditions centre on olive oil, seafood, cheeses and regional dishes, with long meals remaining an important part of social life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore the islands and mainland regions of Greece.
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