b'UrbanTo UntamedChania to White Mountains, GreeceOn Cretes northwestern coast, Chania is a historic city shaped by varied influences. Walk the waterfront Venetian harbors promenade, framed by a lighthouse rebuilt by Egyptian engineers in the 19th century and Firkas Fortress, housing the Maritime Museum of Crete. Pause at cozy tavernas and cafs and the Ottoman-era Yali Mosque. Wander through the Old Towns labyrinthine alleys, with colorful building faades, artisans workshops, and bustling Agora Market. Contemporary Chania thrives too, with cafs and bars along Daliani Street and Splantzia Square, galleries in restored Venetian warehouses, and a nightlife scene at Koum Kapi.South of Chania, the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) are a wilderness of over 30 peaks higher than 6,500 feet. Trails lead through wild gorges, like Samaria Gorge, where sheer cliffs tower above pine forests and rushing streams. High plateaus such as Omalos open to sweeping vistas, while remote villages like Anopolis keep old Cretan traditions alive. With kestrels circling overhead and wild goats (kri-kri) navigating limestone crags, the White Mountains embody Crete at its most untamed. enchantingtravels.com/greecePHOTO: ENCHANTING TRAVELSChania waterfront, Crete14 \x1a BE ENCHANTED'