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Welcome to beautiful Hania, a heavenly and pure land brimming with natural beauty, history, memory and culture.
The prefecture of Hania is the western most division of the island of Crete covering an area of 2,376 square km and with a population of 150,387 residents (census 2001). The prefecture of Rethymno forms its eastern border while the warm waters of the Mediterranean, the Cretan Sea on the north and the Liviko Sea on the south, lap a remaining area of 350 square km of seashore on its three other sides. The majestic White mountain range or Madares with its dozens of peaks, the tallest of all being Pahnes (2,454 metres), constitutes the backbone of the prefecture. The morphology of the landscape and the location of Crete in the center of the Mediterranean have a direct effect on the climate of the prefecture of Hania which is characterized as temperate Mediterranean and particularly dry with sunlight 70% of the year. The rich geomorphology and the temperate climate favour the growth of more than 2100 indigenous plants, 300 of which are endemic, while endemic animals complete the mosaic of Cretan nature.
In the prefecture of Hania one will come across eight zones: coastal, lowland, sub -mountainous, mountainous, sub – alpine, alpine, wetlands and gorges – ravines each one with its unique flora and fauna. Many of those biotopes are now protected (the shores of Platanias – Gerani – Pyrgos Psilonerou – Maleme, lake of Agia.
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Heraklion Accommodation, Crete Greece
What kind of Heraklion Accommodation are you looking for?Â
– Do you want Heraklion hotels in lively tourist resorts?
– Perhaps you prefer Heraklion hotels in peaceful traditional villages?
– Are you planning to tour the area and want to find hotels in Heraklion Crete that are close to the sites and attractions?
– Would you like to stay in Heraklion hotels next to beautiful beaches?
– Are you dreaming of spending your nuptial trip in Crete and require a selection of the best Heraklion honeymoon suites?
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Heraklion Crete is packed with excellent hotels that offer comfortable accommodation. With such an abundance of Heraklion hotels available, it is certain that you will find one that suits your needs and budget.
Heraklion hotels offer a wide selection of accommodation, ranging from hotel rooms and suites, to spacious apartments and studios. Heraklion hotel rooms and suites can accommodate couples and small groups of friends, while apartments and studios are ideal for families and larger groups visiting the area. If you are planning a romantic holiday, you can request accommodation in luxury hotels in Heraklion Crete. If you are a fairly large group, you may choose villa rentals instead of hotels in Heraklion Crete.
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Kastro Hotel in Heraklion
Kastro hotel in Heraklion occupies one of the most convenient locations in the town, across the main shopping district, within a walking distance from the four lions square, right at the center of the town and next to the famous archaeological museum. Moreover, it is easily accessible from "Nikos Kazantzakis" international airport, being only 4 km away from it and 500 meters away from the port of Heraklion. This unique location enables our guests to discover Heraklion very easily. The Kastro Hotel in Heraklion is ideal for those seeking relaxing holidays and a family style accommodation. The hotel is also close to the ancient Minoan palace of Knossos.
Marin Dream Hotel in Heraklion
Our completely renovated hotel is ready to accommodate its visitors. In a very small distance from the city centre of Heraklion, constitutes an ideal choice so much for the professionals as for the travellers of recreation. The magnificent view of the harbour with the famous fortress of Koule impresses all of them who enjoy this view. The hotel in Heraklion is addressed in those who travel for professional reasons or wish to enjoy some of their holidays at Heraklion city. The relaxed environment and the friendly atmosphere that prevails in combination with the accessible prices in all over the year becomes Marin Dream Hotel in Heraklion a really dreamed choice.
Castello City Hotel in Heraklion
Designed to satisfy the highest demands of select professional and recreational clientele; this hotel is ideal choice for visiting Heraklion.
Open throughout the year, Castello City Hotel in Heraklion offers a convenient location with easy access for the airport and port. The hotel is also close to the commercial centre of the city.
Castello City now offers secure, private indoor parking, free for all guests. You can park your car 24 hours a day, just 150 metres from the hotel. There is an optional valet service (09:00 to 21:00) upon request. Free internet access is available from the hotel’s internet corner. Free Wi-Fi access and free safety deposit boxes are available in your room.
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Opening hours are different in Crete, mainly because of the siesta which is approximately from 2.00pm and 5.30pm.
* Banks and offices close at 2.00pm.
* Supermarkets open from 8.00am until 8.00pm in winter and 9.00pm during the summer on Saturday they close at 6.00pm.
* Shops open around 9.00am and close around 1.30pm-2.00pm Monday to Saturday and on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday they open
again from 5.30pm-6.00pm to 9.00pm. (all year round)
* Local shops in the villages outside of Chania are basically "open all hours" a bit like our corner shops.
* In summer the tourist shops, bars and tavernas are open all day the shops will close at around 11.00pm and the bars and tavernas
late into the night, in winter of course there is very little in the way of entertainment as the majority are closed.
Shopping in Crete – Supermarkets
Suggested shops for shopping in Crete – There are three main supermarkets in the Chania area:
* INKA is a Greek chain of supermarkets with a wide range of local and imported products at a competetive prices. The shops are well laid out and easy to find specific items, but they are often a little understaffed and chaotic at the till.
* Champion formerly an Athens company Marinopoulos and now part of the French supermarkets chain Champion. They carry a good selection of local and imported products, their own-brand products can be cheap. The delicatessent is very impressive with a large selection of produce. A special counter offers fresh spit roasted chicken and a variety of ready food. There are always some special offers on electrical and household goods. Champion supermarkets have the advantage of large car parking areas.
* LIDL there are two on the outskirts of Chania with good car parking space. The LIDL supermarkets have their standard range of products plus local Cretan produce.
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In the towns of Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania and Agios Nikolaos and in all the big towns of the island and in many picturesque mountainous villages visitors will find a wide range of shops selling local products such as the excellent Cretan honey, the famous Cretan Wines and the tasty local cheeses (which are known all over Greece). Shops selling leather goods of high quality can also be found as well as shops proposing copper, bronze, terracotta and wooden items. Crete Shopping is an experience not to be missed.
Local embroideries and hand wooden articles can also be found in various shops and particularly in the villages of Zaro (prefecture of Heraklion), Kritsa (prefecture of Lassithi), Anogia and Zoniana (prefecture of Rethymno) which are specialised in the confectionary of those beautiful pieces of art.
Especially beautiful potteries can be bought from the village of Margarites (prefecture of Rethymno) as well as in other mountainous villages and in all the capital of the 4 prefectures. Wood carved objects of great beauty can also be found in those towns and in the many picturesque mountainous villages of Crete. Tourist shops selling various souvenirs and beach equipments are available in all the major towns and in the touristy resorts of Crete. This site is a guide about Crete Shopping.
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There are several other festivals during the year. They are used to celebrate special events like the new wine, the orange harvest, the chestnut-picking, or the sultana and raisin season. Festivals provide an opportunity to taste this year’s product, to see friends, hear music, dance, as well as to eat and drink.
Presently, there are several special events organized to present the older Cretan customs to visitors as well as to young Cretans. An elaborate traditional Cretan wedding is staged each year in Kritsa, near Agios Nikolaos, and in Rethimnon.
In the Spring the sheep are sheared by groups of men who co-operate to shear each others herds. The whole family helps and at the end there is a well-deserving hearty meal for all.
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Weddings and family celebrations in Crete
Whether you go for a holiday or want to have a celebration, make it extra special on the magical island of Crete.
The Cretans love to party, they excel in this due to their experience for thousands of years, your celebrations will take a different dimension and flavour. Why not celebrate in a taverna by the coast to the calming sounds of the rippling waves and gentle music in the background, or in a mountain village with the most fantastic views of the surrounding mountains, the horizon and the sea.
Treat the family to a tour of Knossos, or take a mountain walk and enjoy lunch In a faraway village, where you could sample Cretan food in a simple and humble taverna. Go to the beach; take a dip in the clean and clear sea, or sunbathe on the long and sandy beach. All this can be arranged in advance for you and your guests.
Dinner, drinks, cakes, desserts and flowers can all be in place at a very modest price compared to the UK, North Europe or US markets.
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Festivals, Celebrations & Holidays in Crete
This is a list of Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations held in Crete. I have tried to include all of them but I am sure I have missed some. Also some of the dates may be different from year to year so if an event sounds interesting to you, you may want to research it further so you don’t show up at a village to find the party was last week. I have not included all of the Saint’s days just because there are so many of them.
Each church is devoted to a particular saint and that saint’s name day is usually celebrated with a Panagiri (festival), and a religious service. On that day, people with the same name as the saint celebrate their name day in the same way as you celebrate your birthdays.
When you go to a village ask one of the locals when the panagiri for a particular church is and if it happens to be during your stay, join in the celebration. My favorite Saint’s day is for the Prophet Elias because it is held at a monastery or church on the highest point of an island which is usually on top of a mountain. Also many villages will have a particular patron saint that they celebrate more then the others. Find out who that Saint is and when the Panagiri is.
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