West Crete has more capacity to astound than other parts of the island. Though not as high as Psiloritis in the centre, the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) are far more spectacular. The coast of the far west despite magnificent beaches is wild and little visited. As you move further towards the town of Chania, through the tourist resorts of Platanias and Agia Marina, you are able to find a wide range of houses and villas in the small inland villages.

Chania, reckoned by many to be the most vibrant and delightful of Crete’s large towns, is full of life even in the winter months and for at least two decades, Chania’s old harbour, has been recongnised as the most attractive of all harboursides in Crete and the biggest single reason for its popularity of the city. Old buildings give the narrow back streets of Chania a timeless charm and it has become very popular to renovate these traditional re-sale townhouses.

Further east is the Akrotiri peninsula, home of  Chania international airport and offering some notable modern history, fine beaches and many interesting monasteries. The land in this area is most sought after due to the magnificent views over Souda and to the White Mountains.

The region of Apokoronas has a beautiful coast line and is also the greenest part of the island. Again this part of the island has many tourist areas like Almyrida and Georgioupolis with many ex-pats living there. Again the White Mountains are the backdrop for this region. There are also many small villages near the coast and up to the mountains for those who prefer to live within a Cretan community.

The northern coast of Rethymnon by contrast is flat and open, mostly fringed with sandy beaches and is still fairly undeveloped. Rethymno at the centre of this coast is a sleepy and delightful place out of season and still seems sleepy even when busy with summer visitors. It’s agreeable atmosphere makes a great impression. Visitors entering the town are met by a Venetian fortress, by far the most prominent feature of the town. Following onwards from this you reach a very pleasant harbour where old houses have survived.

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