In Brief

 

GEOGRAPHY, TRANSPORTATION,
USEFUL TELEPHONES & OUR ADDRESS

HellasThe island of Crete (covers an area of 8,261 sq. km and has a shoreline of almost 1,050 km) is the largest Greek island and the 5th largest island in the Mediterranean. It is divided in four counties (Hania, Rethimno, Iraklio and Lasithi) and has approximately 600,000 residents. It is located in a significant geographical position between Europe, Asia and Africa.

CreteThe county of Hania lies on the west end of Crete. It is surrounded by the Cretan sea on the North, the Ionian sea on the West, and the Libyan sea on the South, while on the east it has a common border with the county of Rethimno. Its area is 2,376 sq. km and has a mountainous terrain. The main mountain range is Lefka Ori (White Mountains) which stretches for 45 km from East to West and for 35 km from North to South. This mountain complex has 111 peaks ranging in height from 2,000 m to 2,453 m. The central part of these mountains ends up into the Libyan Sea to the South and is split by deep gorges and ravines (one of them is the famous Samaria Gorge). Also the coasts of the region are of great tourist interest with large bays and endless sandy beaches.

The town of Hania is the capital of the county and the second largest in population town (population 70,000) of the island after Heraklion. It is located on the north side of the county and is divided into the New Town and the Old Town. The New Town has an excellent city-plan with wide streets, fine buildings, an indoor market located in the center of the city, many squares and parks.

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TRANSPORTATION

Hania has regular bus connection with the other towns of Crete and daily connections to Athens, Thessaloniki and other towns, by boat and by plane.

By airBy airplane: The airport of Hania is located in Acrotiri, 15 km from the town of Hania. Every day there are 3-4 internal flights (approx. 40 min). During the summer period Hania is connected to many places abroad through charter flights.

By boatBy boat: Souda bay, 7 km from the town of Hania, is daily connected by boat to Piraeus (approx. 10 hours). During the summertime both night and day crossings take place, while in the wintertime only night crossings. Furthermore, in certain days one could take the boat from Kasteli (40 km from Hania) to Peloponnese.

By busBy bus: The intercity bus service (KTEL) runs several buses daily connecting Hania with Rethymno and Heraklion. Also, several times a week one could travel to Thessaloniki by bus (the bus leaves the bus-station to Souda bay, then by boat to Piraeus, and finally by the same bus to Thessaloniki).

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USEFUL TELEPHONES

  • City local code number: 08210 (add before each number)
  • City international code number: +308210 (add before each number)
Service
Telephone
Airport at Akrotiri 63264
OLYMPIC Airlines 57701-3
AEGEAN-CRONUS Airlines 51100
มอลส LINES (Boats) 27500-4
Greek Tourist Organization 92943
Bus Terminal (KTEL) 93052
Hania Port Authority 98888
General Hospital 27000
Telephone company info (OTE) 131
First Aid Station 166
Police 100
Post Office 71361
Tourist Police 94477
Road Assistance: ELPA 96611, 104
Road Assistance: Express Service 154
Road Assistance: INTERAMERICAN 96311, 88550
Road Assistance: Hellas Service 43154, 46205
Road Assistance: Europ Assistance 88333, 88840

OUR ADDRESS


Kato Daratso
Hrisi Akti Beach, Hania, Crete, Hellas (GR)
Telephone: +308210 32444
Fax: +308210 32403
e-mail requests: please use our contact form

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