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Sindikiana Destination Guide

Explore Sindikiana in Greece

Sindikiana in the region of Crete is a place in Greece - some 183 mi or ( 294 km ) South of Athens , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Sindikiana

Time in Sindikiana is now 03:34 PM (Friday) . 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, Zimbragos, Vryses, and Voukoliai. 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 Sindikiana ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Western Crete september 1990

4:45 min by John Valk
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A tour by car through the western most rural part of Crete in september 1990 ..

Cave of Agias Sofias on Crete

2:42 min by eurosatemydollars
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We brave the depths of the cave! ..


3 weeks trip to Crete 2007

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3 tygodnie aż żal było wyjeżdżać :( Tunel wykuty w skale ..

The tunel

1:01 min by mixelos
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On the way to elafonisi... ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Razing of Kandanos

The Razing of Kandanos (Greek: Καταστροφή της Καντάνου) or the Holocaust of Kandanos (Greek: Ολοκαύτωμα της Καντάνου) refers to the complete destruction of the village of Kandanos in Western Crete and the killing of about 180 of its inhabitants on 3 June 1941 by German occupying forces during World War II. It was ordered by Generaloberst Kurt Student in reprisal for the participation of the local population in the Battle of Crete that had held advancing German soldiers for two days.

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Located at 35.33 23.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: 1941 in Greece, Battle of Crete, Conflicts in 1941, Mass murder in 1941, Massacres in Greece during World War II, Nazi war crimes

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.

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Located at 35.38 23.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Temenia

Temenia is a community and a small village in Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of East Selino (Anatoliko Selino). The community consists of the following villages (population in 2001): Temenia, pop. 77 Pappadiana, pop. 14 Stratoi, pop. 6 Near Temenia is located the ancient city of Yrtakina. In Temenia also there is a spring-spa. Because of the healthy water, there is a small hotel and a refreshments factory in Temenia.

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Located at 35.28 23.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Chrysoskalitissa Monastery

Chrysoskalitissa Monastery is a 17th century Orthodox Christian monastery located on the island of Crete, Greece. Located on the south-west coast of the island, in the municipal unit Innachori, it lies some 72 kilometres south-west of Chania. Built up on rocks some 35 metres high, it overlooks the Libyan Sea. According to Cretian tradition, the name of the monastery is derived from one of the ninety steps which lead there, which is said to be golden ("chryso" in Greek).

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Located at 35.31 23.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Chania (regional unit), Christian monasteries established in the 17th century, Eastern Orthodox monasteries, Monasteries in Crete

Maza, Crete

Maza is a small village in Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It has 93 residents and it's within the municipal unit of Kryonerida. It has a tiny church with interesting frescos next to a small taverna with (according to local legend) a 500 year old olive tree adjacent. The taverna owner currently (2012) has the key to the church and will show you inside on request. There is a small parking area behind the church. 35°21'26.31"N 24°12'48.22"E

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Located at 35.28 23.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Populated places in Chania (regional unit)