National Stadium of Hania

Location: Hania is located in the western part of Crete, where you may arrive either by boat from the Port of Piraeus or by plane. The National Stadium of Hania itself is near the city centre, at the southeastern angle of the Venetian Walls that surround the old city. It is only 5 minutes on foot from the Square 1866, one of the most central points in the city, to the stadium. It is almost impossible to miss it as the huge and characteristic floodlights of the stadium can be seen from almost every part of the city.

Information: The National Stadium of Hania is part of the National Athletic Centre (EAK) of Hania. It was built with the donation of Elena Venizelos and until few years ago its official seating capacity was larger. However, the demolition of its peripheral seating platforms lowered the seating capacity to approximately 3000 spectators. The National Stadium is the venue where the Venizeleia international sports meeting takes place every year. Finally, it is worth mentioning that important renovation works have been scheduled for the overall improvement of the stadium facilities and the rebuilt of the seating platforms in particular. Their cost is expected to amount to 11.000.000 €. The stadium belongs to the General Secretariat of Sports.

It was built in 1936.
Stadium Record: 3.850 spectators  (OFI – OLYMPIAKOS: A’ division football match, 2/2/1997)
Home: Ionia 2000 Hania FC (Regional Championship)

Source: www.stadia.gr