Spína
in Chania of Crete, Greece

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.363 and 23.779 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 21' 45" and E 23° 46' 45"
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: 05:51 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Athens
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:59 am and 5:18 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 Spína

Spína in Chania (Crete) is a town located in Greece about 181 mi (or 291 km) south of Athens, the country's capital town.

Time in Spína is now 05:51 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Athens with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Spína, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Greece is Chania International Airport in a distance of 24 mi (or 38 km), North-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 142 mi (or 229 km), North-West. 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: Gerani, Palaiochora, 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

Maria Villas

Address
7,3 mi
Kissamos - Voulgaro
73400 Kissamos
Greece

Time Information

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


Monastery Estate

Address
5,7 mi
Moni Selinou
73009 Kantanos-Selino
Greece

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

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.


Cave of Agias Sofias on Crete

Published: September 23, 2007
Length: 45:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: eurosatemydollars

We brave the depths of the cave!


Best places in Western Crete, Greece [HD]

Published: January 05, 2014
Length: 16:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mendez1511

This is my amateur brief presentation of Western Crete I visited last year. Crete is a beautiful island with a lot of fantastic beaches and landscapes. I hope you will like it!


ΚΑΚΟΠΕΤΡΟΣ - KAKOPETROS (4)

Published: November 05, 2010
Length: 05:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KRITI201011

Ορεινό χωριό στο ΝοτιοΑνατολικό τμήμα της πρώην επαρχίας Κισσάμου του Νομού Χανίων και στο ΝοτιοΔυτικό...


ΚΑΚΟΠΕΤΡΟΣ - KAKOPETROS (3)

Published: November 05, 2010
Length: 52:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KRITI201011

Ορεινό χωριό στο ΝοτιοΑνατολικό τμήμα της πρώην επαρχίας Κισσάμου του Νομού Χανίων και στο ΝοτιοΔυτικό...


ΚΑΚΟΠΕΤΡΟΣ 26-8-2012 ΟΜΙΛΙΑ ΓΙΑ ΤΑ ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑ ΤΗΣ ΚΑΤΟΧΗΣ

Published: August 28, 2012
Length: 29:34 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: KRITI201011

ΚΑΚΟΠΕΤΡΟΣ 26-8-2012 ΟΜΙΛΙΑ-ΑΝΑΦΟΡΑ ΣΤΟ ΧΡΟΝΙΚΟ ΤΩΝ ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΩΝ.


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...


Дорога из Хании на Палеохору.

Published: August 12, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alexander Shishenin

Это по меркам Крита main road. Т.е. вторая по совершенству после магистрали.


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...


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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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Razing of Kandanos

The Razing of Kandanos (Greek: Καταστροφή της Καντάνου) or the Holocaust of Kandanos (Greek: Ολοκαύτωμα της Καντάνου) refers to the complete destruction of the village of Kandanos in Western Crete and the killing of about 180 of its inhabitants on 3 June 1941 by German occupying forces during World War II. It was ordered by Generaloberst Kurt Student in reprisal for the participation of the local population in the Battle of Crete that had held advancing German soldiers for two days.

Located at 35.3276, 23.7421 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1941, Mass murder in 1941, Nazi war crimes, 1941 in Greece, Massacres in Greece during World War II, Battle of Crete


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Spína, Σπίνα