Explore Platanes in Greece
Platanes in the region of Crete is a town in Greece - some 177 mi or ( 285 km ) South of Athens , the country's capital city .
Current time in Platanes is now 06:44 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tobruk, Benghazi, Gerani, Vavouledhon, and Sinoikismos Perdhikiana. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Tobruk . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Platanes ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
MiMEtoLITHs Trailer
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 landscap ..
Palazzo Loupassi Boutique Hotel
Palazzo Loupassi Boutique Hotel ..
Kantanos gorge bike tour p2 Podilatreis
A bike tour organised by podilatreis crossing the Kantanos gorge where the quarry is slowly destroying the face of the gorge ..
THALASSA
The beach at Tavernitis, Crete, September 2007 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Zympragou
Zympragou is a village in Chania regional unit of the island of Crete, Greece. It was part of the former Kissamos Province and belongs to the municipality of Platanias. It has 127 residents. The village is located at an elevation of about 350 meters above sea level. It lies in an agricultural region with significant production of olive oil. It is 35 km southwest of Chania. The biggest church of the village is the church of Saint George. The village is about 3 km south of the town of Voukolies.
Located at 35.43 23.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Floria
Floria is a small village in the Selino province of southwest Crete, Greece. Floria is part of the Kandanos municipality and, according to the latest census, has around 60 inhabitants. On 23 May 1941 and while the Battle of Crete was unfolding, Floria was the location of a fierce battle between advancing German troops and the local population, who spontaneously decided to resist them.
Located at 35.38 23.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Olive tree of Vouves
The Olive tree of Vouves is an olive tree in the village of Ano Vouves in the municipal unit of Kolymvari in Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece. It is probably one of the oldest olive trees in the world and still produces olives today. The use of tree ring analysis has proven the tree to be at least 2000 years old. On the other end of the scale, scientists from the University of Crete have estimated it to be 4,000 years old. The trunk has a perimeter of 12.5 m and a diameter of 4.6 m.
Located at 35.49 23.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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 35.33 23.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Drapanias
Drapanias is a small village in northwestern Crete, Chania (regional unit). It is the principal town in the Cretan municipality of Mythimna. It was built in the ruins of the ancient town of Mythimna. The locals describe Drapanias in three parts: Drapanias, Ano Drapanias ("upper Drapanias") and Kato Drapanias ("lower Drapanias"). This part of Drapanias can be accessed via the main road to Kissamos.
Located at 35.49 23.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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