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Alexandra
Beach is located directly on the sandy beach of Aghia
Marina, whose warm shallow waters make it ideal for children.
The surrounding countryside is green all year round and is a
profusion of natural beauty, especially in the spring. Within
walking distance of the resort, you can also find tavernas,
bars and various shops. Aghia Marina and the neighbouring areas
manage to combine a great deal of old Cretan charm with all
the comforts discerning travellers have come to expect of a
modern holiday resort.
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Aghia Marina is situated just outside the
charming and beautiful town of Chania along the north coast
of Crete. Chania is an exquisite town with an important historical
background; a town that has kept its nobility and unique ambience
alive.
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In Chania - "The Queen of the Mediterranean"
as it is characteristically called - you will have the chance
to experience an ideal combination of western and eastern architectural
elements, well-preserved mansions and picturesque little houses
in medieval lanes.
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Take a stroll through the cobblestone lanes
of the most impressive and atmospheric town in Crete, a crossroad
of civilisations, and feel how the Minoan grandeur blends with
the vivid traces of hundreds of years of Venetian and Turkish
occupation.
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Marvel at its Turkish mosques, its old Venetian harbour,
the churchlike market hall and narrow streets packed
with small shops, cafes and traditional tavernas, and
discover for yourself Chania’s unique and atmospheric
blend of history and local culture.
The area is ideal if you wish to explore alone. Rent
a car or use the local buses and head off to the mountains
with their delightful villages and dramatic landscapes,
or visit one of the many world-famous archaeological
sites. Throughout the region you will find many large
organised beaches and small secluded coves, all with
clear crystal waters.
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