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Maleme is a hamlet in Chania, Crete, located 16 kilometers from the town of Chania and administered by the Platanias Municipality. Maleme town is noted for its history, tourist attractions, clean and attractive beaches, and tourism infrastructure. Its residents are famed for their Cretan friendliness and would gladly aid you if you want assistance. The “Airport of Maleme,” where the Read more…

Loutro is a small seaside village situated approximately 71 km south of Chania city, at the end of Cape Mouri. It was the site of the ancient city of Phoenix and was the port of ancient Anopolis. Later, it became the “winter” port for Chora Sfakion, due to the fact that the enclosed bay and the small island at its Read more…

Chora Sfakíon or simply Sfakia is a town on the south coast of Chania in West Crete. It is the capital of the remote and mountainous region of Sfakia, and is a small town of almost 300 inhabitants. It lies on the south coast near the exit of the imposing Imbros Gorge, 74 km south of Chania. It has two Read more…

Vrisses is a small picturesque town with less than 1000 inhabitants relatively close to Chania city and constitutes the administrative seat of the municipality of Apokoronas. The residents of Vrysses mainly deal with tourism and cultivation of citrus fruits and olives. Although a relatively modern settlement, the area has been inhabited since the Minoan era. Nearby were the towns of Read more…

Georgioupoli is a popular seaside resort located 38km east of Chania and 21km west of Rethymnon. It is a small coastal town, situated in a lush valley full with rivers and springs. Locals, apart from tourism, deal with beekeeping and agriculture. The river Almiros crosses the town. Before the town, there is the Almiros marsh, where very important animal species Read more…

Paleochora is a small town located 77 km south of Chania, at the southwest coastline of Crete and it’s built on a small peninsula of 400m width and 700m length. The town is set along 11 km of coastline bordering the South Cretan Sea. Paleochora is built on the ruins of the ancient city of Kalamydi. It was the capital Read more…