Skála
District of Anópoli
in Chania of Crete, Greece

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.218 and 24.089 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 13' 4" and E 24° 5' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Modern Greek, English, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 02:50 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Athens
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:07 am and 4:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-22.661 and -152.805 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Motu Ura
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Greece in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Greece.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Greece. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Skála

The district Skála of Anópoli in Chania (Crete) is a district located in Greece about 192 mi south of Athens, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chora Sfakion, Vryses, Chania, Gerani and Kastri. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 84% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sifis Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
Loutro Sfakion
Sfakia
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oasis Hotel

Address
1,3 mi
Loutro Village
73011 Loutro
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Madares Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
Loutro Sfakion
73011 Sfakia
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Lefka Ori

Address
2,8 mi
Chora Sfakion
73100 Sfakia
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Crete Field Trip 18th June 2009

Published: December 03, 2009
Length: 49:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 2para175

Coast walk from Loutro.wmv.


Glyka Nera from Anopolis

Published: October 16, 2010
Length: 05:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sheramami

Hochladen auf 2010/10/16.


F800GS off road: Crete - riding on the White Mountains

Published: June 08, 2011
Length: 57:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yns73

21/05/2011 Riding on the White Mountains, Sfakia region, Crete Ride report here: http://www.symoska.gr/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=82.


F800GS off road: Crete - north of Anopoli, Sfakia

Published: June 08, 2011
Length: 48:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yns73

21/05/2011 North of Anopoli, Sfakia region, Crete Ride report here: http://www.symoska.gr/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=82.


ΓΛΥΚΑ ΝΕΡΑ-ΛΟΥΤΡΟ

Published: August 10, 2013
Length: 23:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: fterwtosagelos

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Crete - Λουτρό Σφακιά Χανιά - Loutro Sfakia Chania Crete

Published: May 29, 2007
Length: 48:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: xaniacrete

Loutro web TV http://loutro.gr Sfakia Crete.


The Old Phoenix Loutro Sfakia Crete HD 1080i

Published: August 10, 2009
Length: 49:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: creteisland

The Old Phoenix hotel and restaurant is situated in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt regions of south-west Crete, in the bay of Finix, about 15 minutes walk from the picturesque village...


loggerhead turtle at loutro crete

Published: September 24, 2011
Length: 44:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Barry Rodgers

http://thepaleochorasite.com This loggerhead turtle (caretta caretta) swam by the shore at Loutro on 20th September 2011. It was about a metre long. Only the second one I have seen in the wild.


Loutro Pavlos rooms Sfakia Crete Greece

Published: December 14, 2009
Length: 36:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LoutroGr

Pavlos rooms and grill restaurant Loutro Sfakia 73011 http://pavlos.loutro.gr Loutro official website http://www.loutro.gr/


Loutro Stratis gril & Padelitsa's rooms HD

Published: September 06, 2009
Length: 26:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: creteisland

Rooms and apartments in Loutro village in Sfakia http://pantelitsas-rooms.loutro.gr/ http://loutro.gr http://4you.gr.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Samariá Gorge

The Samariá Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι Σαμαριάς or just Φάραγγας) is a National Park of Greece on the island of Crete - a major tourist attraction of the island - and a World's Biosphere Reserve. The gorge is in southwest Crete in the regional unit of Chania. It was created by a small river running between the White Mountains (Lefká Óri) and Mt. Volakias. There are a number of other gorges in the White Mountains.

Located at 35.2711, 23.9614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Biosphere reserves of Greece, Chania (regional unit), Gorges of Crete, National parks of Greece, Visitor attractions in Crete

Sfakia

Sfakiá is a mountainous area in the southwestern part of the island of Crete, in the Chania regional unit. It is considered one of the few places in Greece to never have been fully occupied by foreign powers. With a 2011 census population of 1,889 inhabitants living on a land area of 467,58 km², Sfakia is one of the largest and least densely populated municipalities on the island of Crete. The etymology of its name is disputed.

Located at 35.2, 24.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Municipalities of Crete, Populated places in Chania (regional unit), Provinces of Greece

Hora Sfakion

Error: Image is invalid or non-existent. Hóra Sfakíon or Sfakia is a town on the south coast of Crete, Greece. It is the capital of the remote and mountainous region of Sfakiá, and is a small town of just 278 inhabitants (2001 census). It lies on the south coast near the end of the Imbros Gorge, 74 km south of Chania. It has two small harbours, where the ferry boats from Agia Roumeli dock, which in the summer bring the hikers from the Samaria Gorge to take buses back to the northern coast.

Located at 35.2008, 24.1372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mediterranean port cities and towns in Greece, Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Agia Roumeli

Agia Roumeli is a small village in southwest Crete, Greece and is popular with tourists. Located a few kilometres above the town is the southern entrance to the Samaria Gorge. For most walkers, this is the exit, as the usual route through the gorge is to descend from the north. The gorge is a popular tourist destination in Crete, the longest gorge in Greece, and one of the longest in Europe, measuring 18 km. The village has several hotels and a few rooms for rent and also some tavernas.

Located at 35.2299, 23.9602 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Imbros Gorge

Imbros Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι Ίμπρου, Faragi Imbrou) is a 11 km long canyon located near Hora Sfakion in southern Crete, the Mediterranean island. It runs parallel to Samariá Gorge, its narrowest part has 1.60 m and it ends at the village of Kommitádes (8 km/ 650 m for hiking). The Imbros village (aka Nimbros) is located at an altitude of 780 meters and is at the South end of the fertile plain of Askyfou.

Located at 35.2467, 24.1681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Crete geography stubs, Canyons and gorges of Greece, Chania (regional unit)

Tarra, Crete

Tarra or Tarrha was an ancient city of western Crete, near Samaria Gorge, at Agia Roumeli village. It is near the sea, on the hill, on the left bank of the stream bank. It was probably established in the Classical period and was very important religious centre. The city flourished in the Greco-Roman period. There was the cult of Apollo Tarraios. There were found parts of his temple. Tarra in frequently cited in the ancient sources. Although it was small town, Tarra had its own coins.

Located at 35.2387, 23.9647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ancient Greece, Cretan city-states

Loutro, Chania

Loutro lies on the south coast of Chania Prefecture in west Crete, between Chora Sfakion and Agia Roumeli, the exit to the Samaria Gorge. The whole area is known as Sfakia. The village got its name from the Greek word for "bath," for the many ancient baths found in the area.

Located at 35.2, 24.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Frangokastello

Frangokastello is the location of a castle and scattered settlement on the south coast of Crete, Greece, about 12 km. east of Chora Sfakion and within the prefecture of Chania. The castle was built by the Venetians in 1371-74 as a garrison to impose order on the rebellious Sfakia region, to deter pirates, and to protect Venetian nobles and their properties. The Venetians named it the Castle of St. Nikitas after the nearby church.

Located at 35.1833, 24.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chania (regional unit), Castles in Crete, Castles in Greece, Visitor attractions in Crete

Kallikratis

Kallikratis is a small village in Sfakia municipality, southwest Crete, Greece. According to tradition, it was named after the admiral Manoussos Kallikratis, who in March 1453 led a campaign to reinforce the defense of Constantinople with 5 ships and 1500 Cretan volunteers. As reported by Sphrantzes in his Chronicle, these volunteers manned three towers on the walls of Constantinople and continued to fight bravely even after the city had fallen.

Located at 35.2422, 24.2575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Ammoudi tous Volakous

Ammoudi tous Volakous (Greek: Αμμούδι τους Βολάκους, "sandy beach of the rocks") is an uninhabited islet to the south of the western coast of Crete in the Libyan Sea. Just south of Sfakia it is within Sfakia's administration, in Chania regional unit.

Located at 35.1922, 24.1433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chania (regional unit), Uninhabited islands of Greece, Mediterranean islands, Islands of Crete

Katonisi

Katonisi (Greek: Κατονήσι, "lower island") is an uninhabited islet close to the southern coast of Crete in the Libyan Sea. It is administered from the municipality of Sfakia, in Chania regional unit.

Located at 35.1778, 24.2353 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chania (regional unit), Uninhabited islands of Greece, Mediterranean islands, Islands of Crete

Treis Volakous

Treis Volakous (Greek: Τρεις Βολάκους, "three rocks") are rocks close to the southern coast of Crete in the Libyan Sea. They fall within the administration of the municipality of Sfakia, in Chania regional unit.

Located at 35.2, 24.1328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chania (regional unit), Uninhabited islands of Greece, Mediterranean islands, Islands of Crete

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Anópoli.

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Skála, Sinoikismós Skála, Σκάλα, Skala