interviews, useful information, tips, and stories.
Hania International
Where new residents and local unite
“What we all need is simple: to feel seen, supported, and not alone”
By Hedwig Wiebes
Giovanna Giacomuzzi is the driving force behind Oi Gynekes tis Kritis, otherwise known on Facebook as ‘International Women of Hania/Crete’, a growing...
How this place works: part 1
Renting a house
Hania is a unique city, but it operates within both the written and unwritten rules of Greece. Greece itself is
a country of...
AGENDA A busy month for the busy at heart
May 2-3 South Coast Hiking Adventure: Chora Sfakion - Glika Nera - Marmara - Agia Roumeli
One of the most beautiful and easy hiking routes...
Overnight pharmacies in Hania
Pharmacies operate on a rotating duty system to provide service at night, on Sundays,
and on public holidays. They are identified by a green cross...
How do you pronounce Χανιά ?
And now for some important pronunciation information!
It's not CHA-NYA, CHinia,
CHANLIA or any other creative pronunciation.
Hania is pronounced:
Hah-NYAH
and the emphasis is on the final syllable.
Useful Telephone Numbers
Emergency Services
Immediate Action (dialed by Greek number) 112, 100, or (+30) 28210 28746,
(+30) 28210 25791
Police (+30) 28210 25700
Tourist Police (+30) 28210 28750...
See Also
This but not this
This is a very precise guide to everyday life in Hania, where the editorial team and some friends
shares the daily little tips that lift...
8 reasons why we chose to live here!
By Raquel M. &
Paula H.
Each of us came here for different reasons, certainly with different baggage, pasts, and dreams. Yet most of us who...
The Price of Paradise: 5 things that should be improved
Residents Reflect on Growth, Community and Hania’s Future
By Bridget Richards - Photo: Antonis Champas
As Hania continues to attract retirees, digital nomads and investors from around...
What’s Trending on the news – Local and nation major news digest
What people in Chania and across Greece discuss, read, and watch in the country’s Media.
Headlines in Hania
Tourism pressure rises again
Locals are once more debating...
