Argastíri
in Chania of Crete, Greece

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.320 and 23.797 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 19' 10" and E 23° 47' 49"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Modern Greek, English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:56 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Athens
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:59 am and 5:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-22.661 and -152.805 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Motu Ura
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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

Discover Argastíri

Argastíri in Chania (Crete) is a place in Greece about 184 mi (or 296 km) south of Athens, the country's capital city.

Current time in Argastíri is now 04:56 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Athens with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports near Argastíri, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Greece is Chania International Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Palaiochora, Gerani, Kissamos, Chania and Chora Sfakion. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 60%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 15th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Monastery Estate

Address
2,5 mi
Moni Selinou
73009 Kantanos-Selino
Greece

Time Information

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


Syia Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
Sougia
73009 Chania
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Idomeneas Apartments & Studios

Address
5,0 mi
Sougia
73008 Sougia
Greece

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Παλαιόχωρα Scuba diving Paleochora Chania Crete HD

Published: September 13, 2011
Length: 17:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G. Pat

Η σπηλιά βρίσκεται σε βάθος 19 μέτρα και σε απόσταση 200 μέτρα Ανατολικά από την πρώτη καντίνα στην παραλία...


Cave [Sea Whispers - Paleochora - Crete]

Published: August 30, 2013
Length: 06:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Daervel Kadan

thnx Huggonn-


Kantanos gorge bike tour p2 Podilatreis

Published: March 18, 2008
Length: 34:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Christos Sotiropoulos

A bike tour organised by podilatreis crossing the Kantanos gorge where the quarry is slowly destroying the face of the gorge.


Sunset over Archon Villa, timelapse

Published: June 18, 2012
Length: 30:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sourjelo

My first experiments with timelapse photography: Sunset over Archon Villa, Crete.


Evening falling over Archon villa

Published: June 18, 2012
Length: 33:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sourjelo

Evening falling over Archon villa, Prodromi, Crete. My first experiments into timelapse photography...


MiMEtoLITHs Trailer

Published: May 18, 2007
Length: 28:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Algis Kemezys

This film travels to beautiful/mystical Crete, to closely look at Mimetoliths (rocks and stones that imitate living beings). It embraces the Muses that have languished petrified on the sacred...


Creta, la gola di Agia Irini - Crete, Agia Irini gorge

Published: August 04, 2014
Length: 00:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: camperistas.com

leggi di più su: - read more at: http://camperistas.com.


Sougia Ride 2

Published: June 13, 2007
Length: 14:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Manolis Kolokotronis

Another clip onboard my Triumph Tiger 955i on the way from Sougia to Chania, through a small village, with some company this time !


agia irini gorge-chania crete greece

Published: May 10, 2009
Length: 32:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: makispentaris

verry nice place.


Sougia Tiger Ride

Published: June 11, 2007
Length: 23:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Manolis Kolokotronis

onboard my 2005 Triumph Tiger 955i from Sougia to Chania ! a bit out of focus but you'll love the sound of it ! ;)


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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.

Argastiri

Argastiri is a small village in Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It has 35 residents, its elevation is 650 meters above sea level and it lies 48 km south of Chania. It is within the municipal unit of East Selino (Anatoliko Selino). A battle took place in Argastiri during the Greek War of Independence against the Turks. 450 Greeks under Nikiforos Hatzidakis lost the battle by 2000 Turks under Kaouris, the aga of Kantanos. Nikiforos Hatzidakis was killed.

Located at 35.3333, 23.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Rodovani

Rodovani is a community and a small village in Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of East Selino (Anatoliko Selino). The community consists of the following villages (population in 2001): Rodovani, pop. 122 Agriles, pop. 45 Kamaria, pop. 37 Livada, pop. 39 Maza, pop. 93 Near Rodovani is located the ancient city of Elyros.

Located at 35.289, 23.781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Elyros

Elyros (Ἔλυρος in Greek) is an ancient city, located in southwest Crete, in Kefala Hill, near the village Rodovani and is presently unexcavated. Elyros was flourishing at least as early as the Greek Classical Period, e.g. 500 to 350 BC. In the Classical Period Elyros was the most important ancient city in southwestern Crete, having about 16,000 inhabitants. It was an industrial and commercial city with large weapons production. Syia and Lissos were its harbours.

Located at 35.2925, 23.7958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cretan city-states, Former populated places in Greece

Skafi

Skafi is a community and a small village in Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of East Selino (Anatoliko Selino). The community consists of the following villages (population in 2001): Skafi, pop. 70 Argastiri, pop. 35 Pera Skafi, pop. 62

Located at 35.323, 23.789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Epanochori, Chania

Epanochori is a community and a small village in Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of East Selino (Anatoliko Selino). The community consists of the following villages (population in 2001): Epanochori, pop. 114 Agia Eirini, pop. 84 Prines, pop. 133 Seliniotikos Gyros, pop. 0 Tsiskiana, pop. 30 Agia Eirini is the starting point of the Agia Eirini Gorge.

Located at 35.325, 23.827 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Agia Eirini Gorge

Agia Eirini Gorge (Greek Φαράγγι Αγίας Ειρήνης) is located in the south-west of the island of Crete, Greece, in Lefka Ori. The gorge starts near the village of Agia Eirini and it ends near the village of Sougia, on the south coast. It is 8 kilometres long and 45–500 metres ( ) deep, in a forested area with steep mountain cliffs, and is easy to walk. In 1866, 1,000 women and children escaped from the Turks through this gorge.

Located at 35.2995, 23.8346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gorges of Crete

Maza, Crete

Maza is a small village in Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It has 93 residents and it's within the municipal unit of Kryonerida. It has a tiny church with interesting frescos next to a small taverna with (according to local legend) a 500 year old olive tree adjacent. The taverna owner currently (2012) has the key to the church and will show you inside on request. There is a small parking area behind the church. 35°21'26.31"N 24°12'48.22"E

Located at 35.2833, 23.7667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Kampanos

Kampanos is a community and a village in Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It is the seat of the municipal unit of East Selino (Anatoliko Selino). The community consists of the following villages (population in 2001): Kampanos, pop. 205 Maralia, pop. 40 The village is in a basin surrounded by very old olive oil trees, close to the village an old school is located which is the town hall of East Selino. The village is 52km from Chania city center,about 1,10 hours

Located at 35.311, 23.798 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ergastíri, Argastíri, Argastírion, Αργαστήρι, Αργαστήριον