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Maleme west of Chania in Crete

Maleme is a small package resort about 18 kilometres west of Chania. Maleme is perfect if you want to stay in a quieter place than many of the other tourist resorts west of Chania.

 

The bicycle-friendly road leading through Maleme in Crete.  Cycling in Crete.

The bicycle-friendly road leading through Maleme.

 

It is a relaxing tourist resort with a very long beach made of fine pebbles. Here are a few tavernas and cafes. There is no real centre. If you are looking for peace and quiet, Maleme is great. If you want some hustle and bustle it is not far (6-7 km) to Platanias and Agia Marina.

 

The long beach of Maleme in Crete.

The long beach of Maleme in one direction.

 

Maleme beach west of Chania in Crete.

The long beach of Maleme in the other direction.




Taverns and restaurants near the beach in Maleme in western Crete.

One of the tavernas along the beach promenade in Maleme.

 

It was in the airfield of Maleme that the Battle of Crete began on June 20, 1941, when the Germans landed thousands of paratroopers.

 

The airport in Maleme west of Chania in Crete.

The airport in Maleme.

 

Read about the German war cemetery at Maleme here »

 


WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU VISIT MALEME

 

Don't miss the world's oldest olive tree when you visit Maleme in western Crete.

Don't miss the world's oldest olive tree, which you can read about here »

 

Learn more about Crete here »





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