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Chania Traffic Crisis: Committee Blasts Municipal Authority's Poor Planning

Saturday, 27 June 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

Chania is facing ongoing parking and traffic congestion issues, particularly in and around the old town. The Old Town Committee has publicly criticized the Municipal Authority for poor planning, raising concerns about specific projects including the ABEA site and the National Stadium development. No comprehensive traffic management plan is currently in place. Visitors driving to Chania should expect limited parking availability near the historic center and potential delays on main roads. It is advisable to use public parking areas on the outskirts of the old town and continue on foot, as the narrow streets of the Venetian quarter are difficult to navigate by car. Allow extra time when traveling by vehicle into central Chania.

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