Tag: Hania

The Chania Memorial Honoring Australian, New Zealand Troops During Battle of Crete

In May 1941, more than 6,500 Australian and 7,700 New Zealand troops were in Crete, defending the last remaining bit
May 17, 2026

The Pappas Post Musts: Hania Crete Edition

Hania is a place that’s near and dear to my heart. Both my parents were born and raised there and

August 1, 2024

Culinary & Culture Harvest Trip to Chania, Crete in October 2023

Experience a week of culinary traditions, culture and history in Chania, on the island of Crete, where a rich, 5,000-year

June 26, 2022

(Photos, Video) Thousands of Santas March in Hania During Annual Santa Run

Thousands of festive revelers marched through the historic town of Hania on the island of Crete for the 7th Santa

December 27, 2017

(Video) The Hania Santa Run: See What Happens When 10,000 Santas March in a Beautiful Greek City

What do you get when 10,000 wonderful people dress up as Santa Claus and march through the streets of a

December 27, 2016

Thousands of Santas March in Hania, Crete for Children with Special Needs

A tradition continues on the island of Crete that started five years ago as a way to bring people together

December 26, 2016

Seitan Limania: My Descent Into Hania’s Devil’s Harbors

I was never allowed to visit the Seitan Limania as a kid, even though I the beach was less than

August 12, 2016

Mobile Phone App to Preserve Crete’s 2,300 Year Old Jewish Heritage

A mobile phone application that allows visitors to learn more about the ancient Jewish heritage of the Greek island of

July 28, 2016

Photos of the Day: Walls of Kindness in Hania, Crete

Like the rest of Greece, where more and more families are hit by the nearly-decade long recession, those with more

May 10, 2016

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