This is the large resort within the prefecture of Chania and the western Crete, as well the most secular area of Chania. It is located about 10 minutes drive west of the city of Chania. Most of the hotels in the prefecture of Chania are found here and therefore, this is the place where staying in most of the tourists visiting Chania. However, what especially characterizes this resort, is the frantic fun taking place throughout the day and night, in the beach bars & nightclubs of the area, and so it gathers the youth who live in Chania as well as the youth visiting Chania for summer vacation.