Makrys Tichos
in Chania of Crete, Greece

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.507 and 23.987 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 30' 26" and E 23° 59' 13"
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: 10:08 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Athens
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:10 am and 5:12 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 Makrys Tichos

Makrys Tichos in Chania (Crete) is located in Greece about 171 mi (or 276 km) south of Athens, the country's capital town.

Current time in Makrys Tichos is now 10:08 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Athens with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Makrys Tichos, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Greece is Chania International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Archaeological Site of Mystras in a distance of 141 mi (or 227 km), North-West. 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: Chania, Gerani, Vryses, Kissamos and Chora Sfakion. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 51%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 2% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Domes Noruz Chania Autograph Collection

Address
0,7 mi
5 Strati Pantelaki Street, Agioi Apostoloi
73100 Chania
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kyriaki

Address
0,2 mi
Chrissi Akti Polyrrinias Street
73100 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 08:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 10:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:59


Veronica Hotel

Address
0,5 mi
Ag Apostoli, N. Kydonia
731 00 Khania
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Yakinthos

Address
0,7 mi
Kato Daratso - Neas Kydonias
73100 Chania
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Nontas Suites

Address
0,7 mi
Kato Daratso
73100 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

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


Zeus Village

Address
0,5 mi
Kato Daratsos
73100 Chania
Greece

Time Information

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


Paradise Apartments

Address
0,5 mi
Kato Daratso
73100 Khania
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Frida Apartments

Address
0,7 mi
Marinou Antypa Street Kladisos
731 01 Chania
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Elma's Dream Apartments

Address
0,2 mi
Polirrinias, Daratsos
731 00 Chania
Greece

Time Information

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


Karavanos Apartments

Address
0,4 mi
Agious Apostolous
73100 Chania
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.

From Chania to Platanias by ANEK bus

Published: July 26, 2012
Length: 51:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MacBoock

Another trip from Chania to Platanias, this time in daylight and by bus. As you can see, day route by bus takes 18 minutes (including stops), while night route by taxi is roughly the same (17...


Tornado in Chania

Published: October 13, 2006
Length: 54:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Bill Stoidis

This tornado appeared in the sea, very close to Chania in Greece. The video was taken by Mr. Matsatsinis.


Red Arrows Air Show- Chania 2009

Published: May 29, 2009
Length: 10:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: George k

The famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team at Chania (Crete). The air show took place the 23-05-2009. -------- By Kalarakis Tv ---------


Red Arrows air show Chania venetian port 23/5/2009

Published: May 25, 2009
Length: 14:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: manch79

Red Arrows , R.A.F 's acrobatic team performing an amazing show over the venetian port of Chania !!


Taufe 6. Mai 2012 in Chania / Kreta - Baptism May 6th 2012 in Chania / Crete

Published: May 10, 2012
Length: 02:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shelter-Mission onCrete

6. Mai 2012: Eine Taufe auf Kreta. In den letzten Wochen kamen sehr viele Bulgaren zum lebendigen Glauben an Jesus Christus. Am vergangenen Sonntag fand eine Taufe statt: 35 Täuflinge ...


Red Arrows Chania 2011 HD

Published: May 23, 2011
Length: 19:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dave Wood

As part of the Battle of Crete Celebrations The Royal Air Force Aerobatic team, The Red Arrows, put on their first public display of the 2011 season at Chania Crete . Re-editted for HD.


David på Kreta Anais Holiday

Published: June 04, 2011
Length: 29:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jarituben

David badar på Kreta.


Apartment in Crete. Round tour of apartment 30 at Hotel Anaïs Holiday, Chrissi Akti, Chania, Crete

Published: July 21, 2013
Length: 37:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jarituben


Corinna Mare Hotel in Chania, Greece

Published: August 10, 2010
Length: 02:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Escapiohotels

This beach hotel on the vacation island of Crete in Greece has two pools, stylish living studios with an ocean view and direct access to the famous "Beach of Kalamaki". Down close to the shore,...


Дождичек на Крите

Published: October 01, 2008
Length: 14:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: megozz

320 дней в году солнце!Видимо не в то время приехали :)


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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.

Kydonia

Cydonia or Kydonia (Greek Κυδωνία, "quince") was an important ancient city-state on the northwest coast of the island of Crete. It is at the site of the modern-day Greek city of Chania. In legend Cydonia was founded by King Cydon, a son of Hermes and of Akakallis, the daughter of King Minos. Cydonians are mentioned in book 12 of the Aeneid, where their excellent bow skills are used in an extended Virgilian simile describing the Fury's descent to Juturna.

Located at 35.5173, 24.0196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Crete, Cretan city-states, Chania (regional unit), Former populated places in Greece

Etz Hayyim Synagogue

The Etz Hayyim Synagogue is the only surviving remnant of the once Jewish community on the Greek isle of Crete. After being restored, the synagogue has become tourist destination and has attracted visits from foreign dignitaries like Queen Sofía of Spain, the sister of the former King Constantine II of Greece, who made a sudden and unannounced visit to the site on March 6, 2006. The synagogue was the target of an arson attack January 5, 2010. http://www. adl. org/PresRele/ASInt_13/5690_13. htm

Located at 35.5156, 24.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Synagogues in Greece, Buildings and structures in Crete, Visitor attractions in Crete

Cretan State

The Cretan State (Greek: Κρητική Πολιτεία, Kritiki Politia), was established in 1898, following the intervention by the Great Powers (Britain, France, Italy and Russia) on the island of Crete. In 1897 an insurrection in Crete led the Ottoman Empire to declare war on Greece, which led Great Britain, France, Italy and Russia to intervene on the grounds that the Ottoman Empire could no longer maintain control.

Located at 35.5167, 24.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Modern history of Crete, Former countries in Europe, Island countries, States and territories established in 1898, Eleftherios Venizelos, Cretan State, Vassal and tributary states of the Ottoman Empire

Archaeological Museum of Chania

The Archaeological Museum of Chania (Greek: Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χανίων) is a museum located in the former Venetian Monastery of Saint Francis at 25 Chalidon Street, Chania, Crete, Greece. It was established in 1962.

Located at 35.5156, 24.0172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological museums in Greece, Chania, Museums established in 1962, Museums in Crete

Nautical Museum of Crete

The Nautical Museum of Crete is a museum in Chania, Crete, Greece. Its collection includes models of ships, nautical instruments, painting, historical photographs and war relics. The material is classified chronologically, starting from the Bronze Age up to our times. The exhibits of the first floor include models of ancient ships, a model of the fortified town and port under Venetian rule, a model that shows shipbuilding and repair buildings, with a rowing ship inside.

Located at 35.5181, 24.0158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chania, Maritime museums in Greece, Museums in Crete

Fallschirmjäger memorial

The Fallschirmjäger memorial is a German war memorial for German parachutists who fell during the ten-day Battle of Crete in World War II. The memorial, known to Cretans as the German bird (Greek: Γερμανικό πουλί, Germaniko pouli) or the Evil bird (Greek: Κακό πουλί, Kako pouli), was erected in 1941 by the occupation forces and is located about 3 kilometers west of Chania on the road to Agii Apostoli.

Located at 35.5061, 23.9934 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battle of Crete, Crete in World War II, Military history of Germany during World War II, Buildings and structures completed in 1941, World War II memorials

Agioi Apostoloi

Agioi Apostoloi (Greek: Άγιοι Απόστολοι, "Holy Apostles") is an uninhabited islet to the north of the western coast of Crete in the Aegean Sea. Administratively, it is within the municipality of Chania, in Chania regional unit.

Located at 35.5192, 23.9997 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chania (regional unit), Uninhabited islands of Greece, Mediterranean islands, Islands of Crete

Lazaretta

Lazaretta, also called Lazaretto (and alternatively spelled Lazareto), is an uninhabited island close to the northern coast of Crete in the Aegean Sea. It is located near the city of Chania and administratively, it is within the municipality of Chania, in Chania regional unit.

Located at 35.5192, 23.9994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chania (regional unit), Uninhabited islands of Greece, Mediterranean islands, Islands of Crete

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Chania: ενετικο λιμανι, Chania (source)

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