Metóchia
in Chania of Crete, Greece

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.478 and 24.055 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 28' 39" and E 24° 3' 16"
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: 04:49 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Athens
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:13 am and 6:43 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: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Discover Metóchia

Metóchia in Chania (Crete) is a city in Greece about 174 mi (or 280 km) south of Athens, the country's capital city.

Local time in Metóchia is now 04:49 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Athens with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Metóchia, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Greece is Chania International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 10 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 145 mi (or 234 km), North-West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 3% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

21°C (70 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

22°C (71 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

23°C (74 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bozzali

Address
3,3 mi
Sifaka & Gavaladon 5
73101 Chania
Greece

Time Information

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


Doma Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
124 Venizelou Str
73133 Chaniá
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Samaria

Address
3,2 mi
69 Kidonias Street
73135 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 23:59 - Checkin: 00:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kydon

Address
3,1 mi
Sofoklis Venizelos Sq. & 2, Str. Tzanakaki
73134 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

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


Silver Beach Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
Platanias Gerani
731 00 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

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


Villa Andromeda

Address
3,0 mi
Eleftheriou Venizelou 150
73133 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

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


Avra City Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
23 Tzanakaki Street
73134 Khania
Greece

Time Information

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


Arkadi

Address
3,2 mi
1866 Square
73100 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Elia Potie Studios

Address
3,3 mi
Potie 36
Chania
Greece

Time Information

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


Elia Betolo Hotel

Address
3,3 mi
Betolo 1
73100 Chánia
Greece

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Published: February 25, 2012
Length: 02:14 min
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Length: 36:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Santa Run Chania 2013 - Garage Party - 27-12-2013

Published: December 29, 2013
Length: 45:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Manousos Grillakis

Shot on Canon 6D with 24-105mm f/4 3 hour edit.


Leaving Chania

Published: June 21, 2007
Length: 58:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Manolis Kolokotronis

Me on my Triumph Tiger 955, my sis on her Honda CB 400, and Kostas on his Kawasaki KLE 500, leaving Chania for a sunday Ride to the Beach !


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Published: November 18, 2013
Length: 47:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Konstantinos Lampris


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Published: June 10, 2010
Length: 36:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ErwanVideo

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Εξομοιωτής Εικοπτέρου S5-VSP & SCAR -Testing from Souda Crete-

Published: July 15, 2013
Length: 10:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kostas Benios

Πρόκειται για έναν εξομοιωτή εκκένωσης ελικοπτέρου σε περίπτωση πρόσκρουσης στη θάλασσα. Χρησιμοποιείται...


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Published: March 28, 2015
Length: 59:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Γιωργος Φραντζεσκακης

NIGHT AIRSOFT C.Q.B. DRONES-TRACER-GRENADES-NIGHT VISION from greece enjoy!!


hypermotard 796 handmade mount for cam

Published: September 29, 2011
Length: 22:21 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: STYLIANOS MPOTONAKIS

handmade mount for my sony DSC-W80. But there is too much shock...still trying to make it work...


ΘΕΟΦΑΝΕΙΑ ΚΑΤΩ ΣΟΥΔΑ 2014 (SOUDA EPIPHANY 2014)

Published: January 20, 2014
Length: 26:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Anastasios Kerdelas

this is a traditional custom that we have in Greece where the priests throw a wooden cross (or a metal one) in the sea so as the water becomes holly. Then many young people jump into the cold...


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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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological museums in Greece, Chania, Museums established in 1962, Museums in Crete

War Museum of Chania

War Museum of Chania is a museum in Chania, Crete, Greece, annex of the War Museum of Athens. It was founded on July 1995. The museum exhibits photographs, war artifacts and other items from the national wars and revolutions of the Greek History. It is housed in a building, built in 1870 and designed by the Italian architect Makouzo, which in the past has been used as barracks by the Italian Army during World War II.

Located at 35.5113, 24.0252 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chania, Military and war museums in Greece, Museums established in 1975, Museums in Crete

Malaxa, Crete

Malaxa is a village in the Chania regional unit on Crete in Greece. The 2001 census counted a population of 178 people in the village. In ancient times the Malaxa area was under the sphere of influence of the nearby powerful city of Kydonia. Malaxa lies on the feet of the Lefka Ori, and is separated from the large city of Chania by the Chania Plain.

Located at 35.4667, 24.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Kastelli Hill

Kastelli Hill is a landform at the city of Chania on the island of Crete in the present day country of Greece. The Minoan city of ancient Cydonia was centered around Kastelli Hill, which later was selected by the Romans as the site of an acropolis.

Located at 35.5173, 24.0196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Crete

Mournies

Mournies is a village in Crete, in the regional unit of Chania. It was the seat of the former municipality of Eleftherios Venizelos. Mournies is famous for being the place of birth of the statesman Eleftherios Venizelos.

Located at 35.485, 24.013 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

capture of the webcam Chania: Πλατεια Δικαστηριων

Chania: Πλατεια Δικαστηριων, Chania (source)

capture of the webcam Chania: ενετικο λιμανι

Chania: ενετικο λιμανι, Chania (source)

capture of the webcam Chania: Venezianischer Hafen mit Leuchtturm

Chania: Venezianischer Hafen mit Leuchtturm, Chania (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Metóchia, Μετόχια