We are delighted to welcome you in the region of Chania on the island of Crete in Greece. Chania area is one of the most appealing and worldwide popular tourist destinations of Greece, attracting every year thousands of visitors who repeatedly return to this city that has been so generously blessed by nature and densely woven by history.
The city of Chania is built on the area of Minoan Kidonia (3.000-2.800 BC), which according to mythology was founded by King Kydon and was one of the most important cities of Crete, as Homer mentioned. Chania is today a wonderful mixture result of Eastern and Western civilizations, a beautiful, picturesque town with a charming medieval old town, the iconic Venetian harbour, numerous old buildings, museums, churches and crafts shops, some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, intriguing castles and a unique natural landscape.
You will also understand why Cretan cuisine (widely known as Mediterranean diet) has gained worldwide acclaim. In the fish tavernas, rakadika and historic cafes, the flavours of Crete will win you over.
Chania can be easily reached either by airplane or by ferry boat from Pireaus.
Chania has an International Airport named “I.Daskalogiannis” (IATA: CHQ) (www.chania-airport.com). The airport is located near Souda Bay 14km away from the city center and 32.2 km away from the Conference Venue (about 30-40 min driving).
Domestic flights from and to the airport of Athens (Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”) are often used as connecting flights from and to major European and worldwide gateway cities. From April to early November there are also many charter flights from across Europe. Domestic flights are serviced from Aegean airlines or Sky express.
Travellers should be aware that the airport located in the other major city of Crete (Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”; IATA: HER) is 140 km away from the city of Chania (approx. two-hours drive away).
The port of Souda offers daily boat connections from and to Piraeus (Athens). The journey take about 9 hours on standard ferries, and 6 hours on the high-speed fleets.
The port is situated 7 km away from the city center and 21 km away from the Conference Venue (about 20 min driving). You can take the boat and enjoy the Aegean Sea!
The cost of transfer by taxi is approximately the following:
Airport – City Center ~ 30 € Airport – Conference Venue ~ 55 € City Center – Conference Venue ~ 25 €
Crete has a mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. The conference takes place in the first days of May, an ideal mid – tourist season to visit Crete. The weather is warm enough for swimming in the sea and enjoying a dinner or a drink outdoors. Average daily temperature in May ranges between 18°C (64°F) and 24°C (75°F).
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Take a 5min break and sense the authentic Crete!