Chaniartoon – International Comic & Animation Festival was started in 2017.
Since then the festival has been embraced by locals and by people from around the world with short animation entries from all corners of the globe. The animation films are viewed at the open air cinema of the Municipal Garden.
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Located in Chania Town, 1.2 km from Koum Kapi Beach and 1.4 km from Nea Chora Beach, Central apt. With parking – 3 min from old port offers a terrace and air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The 2-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with oven and microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Kladissos Beach, Municipal Art Gallery of Chania and Mitropoleos Square. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 13 km from Central apt. With parking – 3 min from old port.
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Located in Chania Town, 1.4 km from Nea Chora Beach and 1.9 km from Kladissos Beach, Michalis apartment in the center of Chania offers air conditioning. The accommodation is 1.2 km from the Koum Kapi Beach and features free WiFithroughout the property.
The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with city views.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Municipal Art Gallery of Chania, Mitropoleos Square and Folklore Museum of Chania. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 13 km from Michalis apartment in the center of Chania.
Set in Chania Town, 1.2 km from Koum Kapi Beach and 1.4 km from Nea Chora Beach, Eleni’s apartment in the center of Chania offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. It is located 1.9 km from Kladissos Beach and provides a lift.
The 1-bedroom apartment is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and fridge, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Municipal Art Gallery of Chania, Mitropoleos Square and Folklore Museum of Chania. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 13 km from Eleni’s apartment in the center of Chania.
Situated in Chania Town, 1.3 km from Koum Kapi Beach and 1.4 km from Nea Chora Beach, City Breeze Apartment features air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a balcony.
This apartment has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the apartment.
Popular points of interest near City Breeze Apartment include Municipal Art Gallery of Chania, Mitropoleos Square and Folklore Museum of Chania. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.
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The Traditional Strata of the Municipality of Chania is held every Tuesday afternoon from June for several months. This event showcases the region’s rich heritage through traditional costumes, culture, and the exceptional music, dance, and vocal artistry of members of the Traditional Associations, celebrating the unique identity of Chania.
The “Traditional Strata” is organized by the Municipality of Chania.
Traditional Strata is a music and dance event held in Chania. Over 1,500 participants represent more than 20 traditional associations, including groups from Crete and international regions. Dancers and musicians wear traditional costumes and move through the city’s narrow streets. Participants display musical and vocal performances rooted in local customs.
Start Time: Festivities begin at 8:00 PM at the Neorio Moro Chania Sailing Club.
First Stop: By 8:30 PM, the procession arrives at the Yiali Mosque (Giali Tzami).
Final Gathering: At 9:00 PM, all groups assemble at Cathedral Square of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary (Trimartiri Cathedral) to deliver distinct performances.
Chania Rock Festival is one of the most significant rock and metal music festivals in Greece.
Since 2002, the Chania Rock Festival has presented the best of the best in metal on stage in Chania, Crete. From the Greek rock scene to the international rockstars, if you like to headbang and jam out to metal, then the Chania Rock Festival is the music festival in Greece you’ve been searching for to live it up with fellow metal fans.
The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos on August 15th is one of the most significant holidays in the Greek Orthodox calendar, celebrating the “falling asleep” and Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Neapoli hosts the largest festival in the prefecture, attracting thousands of visitors and Cretan musicians.
Celebrations begin on August 14th with a cycle race and a long-distance run ending in Neapoli’s central square. After the evening church service, young men race up and down the steep mountainside to the Timios Stavros summit. The square transforms into a lively party with traditional singing, dancing, live music, and a market offering toys, icons, and clothing, continuing into the early hours.
On August 15th, a lengthy church service is followed by a grand procession of the Virgin Mary’s icon through the town, accompanied by priests, dignitaries, and the Neapoli Town Band. The festivities, combining religious, sporting, and cultural events, make this a unique and vibrant two-day celebration.
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