Xirokámpi
in Chania of Crete, Greece

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.489 and 23.857 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 29' 21" and E 23° 51' 24"
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: 02:38 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

Discover Xirokámpi

Xirokámpi in Chania (Crete) is a town in Greece about 172 mi (or 277 km) south of Athens, the country's capital city.

Current time in Xirokámpi is now 02:38 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Athens with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 9 airports near Xirokámpi, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Greece is Chania International Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 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. 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: 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 / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

19°C (67 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

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.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Minoa Palace Resort & Spa

Address
3,0 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
1,8 mi
Metochion, Pyrgos Psilonerou
73014 Platanias
Greece

Time Information

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


Louis Creta Princess

Address
2,7 mi
Maleme Village Area A
73014 Platanias
Greece

Time Information

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


Des Roses Hotel

Address
2,6 mi
Platanias
37006 Platania
Greece

Time Information

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


Villa Rita Apartments

Address
3,6 mi
Tavronitis
730 06 Platanias
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Seashell Apartments

Address
2,1 mi
Pyrgos Psilinerou 43
73014 Platanias
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 8:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 21:00


Kris Apartments

Address
2,3 mi
Pyrgos Psilonerou, Maleme
73014 Platanias
Greece

Time Information

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


Lycasti Maisonettes

Address
3,5 mi
Tavronitis
73006 Platanias
Greece

Time Information

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


Ledra Maleme Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
Maleme
73100 Chania Maleme
Greece

Time Information

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


Katerina Seaside Studios

Address
3,3 mi
Platanias Beach
73014 Platanias
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.

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...


Waves on the beautiful beach in Maleme (greece)

Published: October 10, 2013
Length: 34:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EllieBellieBooh

I were in a city called Maleme, like maybe an hour from Chania on a vacation in May last year, just found this video on my computer, really comfty sound. And the beach really didn't have any...


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...


Chania

Published: June 27, 2010
Length: 00:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: micrografia

Greece - Municipality of Chania The Prefecture of Chania is the western most division of the island of Crete. The Prefecture of Rethymno forms its eastern border, whilst sea lap its remaining...


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Published: September 17, 2013
Length: 52:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Grigory Snachev

Greece, Crete, Maleme... вид с балкона нашего номера 406 отеля Louis Creta Princess 5*...


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...


Tandem paratrike flying fun for disabled Cretan 2013

Published: July 31, 2013
Length: 48:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Giorgos Kissanakis

tandem paratrike flying fun for disabled Cretan www.paragligliding-crete.gr.


Paratrike Μαλεμε Πλατανιας - platanias maleme kissanakis 6975937593

Published: March 27, 2013
Length: 01:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Giorgos Kissanakis

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KREIKKA! | KeLa VLOG 5

Published: July 12, 2014
Length: 27:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rento Maki Bros

Pitäkää merkinnät päällä videossa! Avatkaa kokonaan! || \/ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Videota kreikan reissusta!! Toivottavasti tykkäätte :)...


Mike Hotel & Apartments - Maleme - Crete

Published: April 06, 2008
Length: 18:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Manos Paraskakis

http://www.hotel-mike.com " Crete's mystery is deep whoever sets foot on the island senses a mysterius force brancing warmly and beneficiently through hisveins,senses his soul begin to grow...


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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)

No. 30 Squadron RAF

No. 30 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the second generation C-130J Hercules from RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. The squadron operates alongside No. 24 Squadron and No. 47 Squadron all flying the Hercules.

Located at 35.5254, 23.8286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military units and formations established in 1915, Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons, Military of British Ceylon, 1915 establishments in the United Kingdom

No. 33 Squadron RAF

No. 33 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the Puma HC.1 from RAF Benson, Oxfordshire.

Located at 35.5254, 23.8286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons, Military units and formations established in 1916, 1916 establishments in the United Kingdom

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

Maleme Airport

Maleme Airport is an airport situated at Maleme, Crete. It has two runways (13/31 and 03/21) with no lights. The airport has closed for commercial aviation, but the Chania Aeroclub continues to use it. The airport operated until 1959 as the main public airport of Chania. As of 2012 the Hellenic Air Force makes limited use of the facility. Maleme Airport became a historic World War II site when many German parachutists landed there in May 1941 as part of the Battle of Crete.

Located at 35.5294, 23.8323 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Greece, Chania, Buildings and structures in Crete

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 1 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:
Xirokámbi, Xirokámbion, Xirokámpi, Ξηροκάμπι, Xirokámpion, Ξηροκάμπιον