Mythimna
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Mythimna is a former municipality in the Chania peripheral unit, Crete
, Greece
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Kissamos
, of which it is a municipal unit. It was part of the former Kissamos
province
which covered the north west of Chania Prefecture
.
The municipal unit of Mythimna extends from the north coast to the foothills of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori
). The seat of the municipality was Drapanias
.
Crete
Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and one of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece. It forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece while retaining its own local cultural traits...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Kissamos
Kissamos
Kissamos is a town and municipality in the west of the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the Chania peripheral unit and of the former Kissamos Province which covers the northwest corner of the island. The city of Kissamos is also known as Kastelli-Kissamou and often known simply as Kastelli...
, of which it is a municipal unit. It was part of the former Kissamos
Kissamos Province
Kissamos is a province of Crete. It is located in the northwestern corner of the island, in Chania Prefecture. It is in the foothills of the Lefka Ori covering two barren peninsulas and much rugged coastline, as well as relatively fertile agricultural land. This area is also very known for the...
province
Provinces of Greece
The provinces of Greece were sub-divisions of some the country's prefectures. From 1887, the provinces were abolished as actual administrative units, but were retained for some state services, especially finance services and education, as well as for electoral purposes...
which covered the north west of Chania Prefecture
Chania Prefecture
Chania is one of the four regional units of Crete; it covers the westernmost quarter of the island. Its capital is the city of Chania. Chania borders only one other regional unit: that of Rethymno to the east. The western part of Crete is bounded to the north by the Cretan Sea, and to the west...
.
The municipal unit of Mythimna extends from the north coast to the foothills of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori
Lefka Ori
Lefka Ori or Madares is a mountain range located in Western Crete, in the Chania prefecture. The White Mountains or Lefka Ori occupy a good part of the centre of West Crete and are the main feature of the region...
). The seat of the municipality was Drapanias
Drapanias
Drapanias is a small village in northwestern Crete, Chania Prefecture. It was built in the ruins of the ancient town of Mythymna. Ano Drapanias also known as "up drapanias" hasn't night life and bars. It is a very good idea to visit Kato Drapanias for beach parties and a lot of wine. Ano Drapanias...
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