Módi
in Chania of Crete, Greece

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.502 and 23.879 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 30' 7" and E 23° 52' 43"
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: 08:12 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/Athens
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:31 am and 8:11 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: 2024-04-30 08:30:35

Delve into Módi

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

Current time in Módi is now 08:12 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Athens with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Módi, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Greece is Chania International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 25 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 138 mi (or 222 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, Chania, Kissamos, Palaiochora and Vryses. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

19°C (67 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Minoa Palace Resort & Spa

Address
1,5 mi
Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion
730 14 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

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


Metohi Georgila

Address
1,5 mi
Metochion, Pyrgos Psilonerou
73014 Platanias
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Des Roses Hotel

Address
1,1 mi
Platanias
37006 Platania
Greece

Time Information

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


Cathrin Apartments & Studios

Address
1,2 mi
Gerani
73100 Platanias
Greece

Time Information

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


Anna Katerina Apartments

Address
2,1 mi
Georgiou Seferi (exactly by Platanias
73100 Khania
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ledra Maleme Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
Maleme
73100 Chania Maleme
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 20:00
Weekend: closed


E sthisis Suites

Address
2,0 mi
Platanias
73014 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Indigo Mare Hotel Apartments

Address
1,8 mi
Kykladon Str.
73014 Platanias
Greece

Time Information

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


Kris Apartments

Address
1,8 mi
Pyrgos Psilonerou, Maleme
73014 Platanias
Greece

Time Information

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


Sunrise Village Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
Kambos Platanias
73014 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Der Strand von Gerani auf Kreta, Griechenland

Published: December 19, 2012
Length: 28:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kretaurlaub

Unweit des Dorfes Gerani sorgt der Strand von Gerani auf Kreta an der Nordküste der Insel für erholsame Stunden am Meer. Direkt an der Küstenstraße zwischen Rethymno und Chania liegt der...


Caldera Run for Actionaid

Published: July 31, 2014
Length: 47:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Pilala TV

What is Caldera Run? Watch our video and find out! Limited to Atlantica Caldera Creta Paradise & Blue Village Atlantica Caldera Beach guests only, for the time being. Support Actionaid...


Blue Talent Atlantica Caldera Beach 2012

Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 15:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: aldenaudio

The Blue Talent show from the Blue Village Atlantica Caldera Beach 2012 on Creete, Greece.


Villa Fleria - studio presentation

Published: January 05, 2014
Length: 36:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Villa Fleria

The spacious sea view studio #3 (29 sq m) has 2 single beds that can turn into a double one, 2 sofas, a fully equipped kitchenette, kitchen table for 2, priv...


river Iardanes entering the sea 3

Published: October 16, 2008
Length: 06:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nicktsurikov

river Iardanes (Keritis) entering the sea, Platanias, Crete, Greece.


me and tequila

Published: July 09, 2009
Length: 51:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aelius Maximus


Platanias, Chania, Crete Island - Platanias Traditional Villas

Published: September 19, 2010
Length: 00:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gochania

http://www.up-crete.com/chania/destinations/Platanias.html UP Crete Island Traditional Villas in Platanias, Crete.


OMEGA Platanias Bar

Published: June 02, 2014
Length: 54:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sally Dee Dimitrijevic

video from Sally Dee.


Hasapiko

Published: July 10, 2009
Length: 19:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aelius Maximus


Cycling 2 @Maleme, Chania, Crete (Eva-Margela)

Published: August 03, 2010
Length: 09:50 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Charis Michelakis

Eva-margela.


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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.

Maleme

Maleme is a town and airport 16 km to the west of Chania, in North Western Crete, Greece. It is located in Platanias municipality, in Chania regional unit. Maleme has a few large hotels and several pleasant apartments close to the beach and some bars and a discothèque at the western end. Its beach is made of fine pebbles and is popular though often less crowded than the beaches of Gerani, Agia Marina and Platanias.

Located at 35.5167, 23.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Gerani, Crete

Gerani is a village situated in the municipality of Platanias, Crete, Greece. It has a population of 1222 (according to the 2001 census) and it covers a 6,398 square meters . It is 14 kilometers from Chania, right next to the sea. The Gerani beach is awarded with the Blue Flag. There plenty of traditional tavernas, car rental companies, supermarkets and hotels in the village.

Located at 35.517, 23.876 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Massacre of Kondomari

The Massacre of Kondomari (Greek: Σφαγή στο Κοντομαρί) refers to the execution of male civilians from the village of Kondomari in Crete by an ad hoc firing squad consisting of German paratroopers on 2 June 1941 during World War II. The shooting was the first of a long series of mass reprisals in Crete. It was orchestrated by Generaloberst Kurt Student, in retaliation for the participation of Cretans in the Battle of Crete which had ended with the surrender of the island only two days earlier.

Located at 35.5, 23.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1941, Nazi war crimes, 1941 in Greece, Mass murder in 1941, Massacres in Greece during World War II, Battle of Crete

capture of the webcam Maleme: Mike Hotel

Maleme: Mike Hotel, Maleme (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Módi, Μόδι, Módhion, Módion, Μόδιον