Chania Prefecture covers the west part of the island and it is often called “Western Crete”. Chania is surrounded by the Cretan Sea (to the north) and the Mediterranean Sea (to the west and south). At the east, Chania borders the prefecture of Rethymno. 

The prefecture of Chania is divided into 5 provinces: Apokoronas, Kissamos, Kydonia, Selino and Sfakia. Its capital is the city of Chania, which lies at the east end ... more

Heraklion Prefecture borders the prefecture of Rethymno to the west and Lasithi to the east and it includes the island of Dia to the north.

The prefecture of Heraklion is  divided into 7 provinces: Temenos, Malevizion, Pediada, Kenourgion, Pyrgiotissa, Viannos and Monofatsi. Its capital is the city of Heraklion, which is also the capital of the island. It is located on the northern coast ... more

Lasithi Prefecture is the easternmost prefecture on the island and it borders the prefecture of Hreaklion to the west. Lasithi is surrounded by the Sea of Crete to the north and the Lybian Sea to the south.
         
The prefecture of Lasithi is divided into 3 provinces: Ierapetra, Sitia and Mirambellos. Its capital is the city of Agios Nikolaos, which sits partially upon the ruins of the ancient city of Lato pros Kamara. It has a population of 19 462 inhabitants. The city of Agios Nikolaos is ... more

Rethymno Prefecture borders the prefecture of Chania to the west and the prefecture of Heraklion to the east.

Its capital is the city of Rethymno, famous for its Venetian castle called the Fortetza which is one of the biggest castles in Crete. The city of Rethymno has a population of 41 687 inhabitants (2001 census). Rethymnon town is situated ... more