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Maleme is a historical, seaside, quiet village, 16 km west of the city of Chania, which is developed around the church of Agios Antonios. It is built on small hills, between the small rivers Tavronitis and Geranis, surrounded by olive trees, orange trees and vineyards. Maleme is next to Gerani and near to Platanias.
Along the old National Road which passes through Maleme there are located all the everyday facilities; a supermarket, a butcher, a public Medicine Center, Police Department, pharmacy, mini-markets.
There are many cafes, tavernas and restaurants dispersed from the center of the village to the beach a few hundreds meters to the north. There is also a primary school in the village.
There are provided many kinds of water sports, fishing, snorkelling, and diving in the waterfront of Maleme; mountain biking is available on the cliffs south of the village, and horse riding facilities are provided in the horse riding centre in the nearby village of Deres. The long fine pebble beach on the north is partly organised (not crowded) and provides all kind of facilities such as sun-chairs, umbrellas, showers and sea sports. There are cafes, bars and restaurants along the waterfront road. If you want more intense nightlife just try the nearby villages of Platanias and Agia Marina or visit the old town of Chania.
In the Maleme district took place the famous Battle of Crete in the Second World War, which started on the 21st of Mai 1941 and led to the invasion of the German troops after the fall of the airfield of Maleme. There is a German cemetery nearby the village with 4465 buried German soldiers. It is placed on a hillside below the ridge known as Hill 107, which played a very important role in the defence of the airfield.
A Late Minoan tomb which was discovered in 1966 near the cemetery is also worth seeing.
Maleme is near the knot of the new National Road in Gerani, making it easy to travel everywhere in Crete. Its time-distance from the international airport of Akrotiri and the Souda port is a little more than half an hour, if you come from the new National Road. There are also frequent buses from the center of Chania.
Holiday Rentals We Suggest
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Villa Kamares in Maleme, Chania
Villa Kamares is an open plan 1-bedroom traditional villa with private pool. It is built in a quiet hamlet, located 1 km east of the seaside village of Maleme, 2 km away from the sandy beach and 15 km west of Chania.
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Villa Nebarta in Maleme, Chania
Villa Nebarta is a 3-bedroom traditional villa with private pool. It is built in a very quiet hamlet that is located 1 km east of the seaside village of Maleme, 2 km away from the sandy beach, and 15 km west of Chania.
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Villa Laina in Maleme, Chania
Villa Laina is a 4-bedroom, traditional, just renovated villa with private swimming pool. It is built in a quiet hamlet, located 1 km east of the seaside village of Maleme, 2 km away from the sandy beach and 15 km west of Chania.
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Villa Sophas in Maleme, Chania
Villa Sophas is a maisonette, just renovated, one-bedroom villa with private pool in traditional design. It is built in a quiet hamlet, 1 km east of the seaside village of Maleme, 2 km away from the sandy beach, and 15 km west of Chania.
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Athene Luxury Villas in Maleme, Chania
Athene Luxury Villas are a group of three luxury 2 and 3-bedroom villas with sea views located in the village of Xamoudochori, 5 km west of Platanias and 19 km from Chania. These private villas are set in 8 acres of lavish greenery and command great views of the sea.
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Futura Hotel in Maleme, Chania
Futura Hotel is an excellent 3-star hotel, situated in the quiet costal village of Meleme, 16 km west of the city of Chania and 300 meters away from the long sandy beach. The lovely hotel offers a memorable stay in a warm and friendly environment.
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