Explore Modhion in Greece
Modhion in the region of Crete is a place in Greece - some 170 mi or ( 274 km ) South of Athens , the country's capital city .
Time in Modhion is now 04:30 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tobruk, Benghazi, Rethymno, Ptinotrofion, and Pirgos Psilonerou. Since you are here already, consider visiting Tobruk . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Modhion ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mike Hotel & Apartments , Maleme - Crete
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 " . Visit Mike Ho ..
Best hotel in Maleme
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Futura Hotel - Maleme, Chania, Crete, Greece
www.futurahotel.com Futura Hotel, Maleme, Chania, Crete, Greece Futura Hotel is located in the picturesque seaside village of Maleme overlooking the crystal clear sea with the White Mountains behind i ..
Creta Maleme 1941 - By - A&T
Operazione Mercury Ritrovamento di un relitto di aereo nei pressi della spiaggia di Maleme isola di Creta Grecia. Testimonianza di una sanguinosa battaglia per la conquista dell'isola di Creta 1941 Do ..
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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 35.52 23.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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 35.52 23.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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 35.50 23.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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 35.53 23.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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 35.53 23.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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