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Vamvakadhes Destination Guide

Touring Vamvakadhes in Greece

Vamvakadhes in the region of Crete is located in Greece - some 184 mi or ( 296 km ) South of Athens , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Vamvakadhes

Time in Vamvakadhes is now 09:20 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Tobruk, Benghazi, Zouridhiana, Zimbragos, and Yiannakiana. Being here already, consider visiting Tobruk . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Vamvakadhes ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Sougia (Crete/Kreta)

2:20 min by Knuffelwurst
Views: 16474 Rating: 4.67

Ein kleiner Streifzug durch das Örtchen Sougia im Südwesten Kretas. A little ramble through Sougia, south-west Crete. ..

The Original Rock Running

0:41 min by Jesper Stechmann
Views: 4159 Rating: 5.00

A little fun from Crete by Jakob and Jesper..and our secret photographer...Rune Hallum ..


Sougia , the Matzafliers intro

1:23 min by JOHN YIANNIKAKIS
Views: 2733 Rating: 1.00

Intro to the Sougia, the Matzafliers video collection of moments of pure fun in Sougia. Shot in the past 3 years, designfactory (me), Dj Saint and our company display their ability to have fun in a si ..

MiMEtoLITHs Trailer

3:23 min by Algis Kemezys
Views: 2501 Rating: 4.33

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 ..


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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 1 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

Skafi

Skafi 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): Skafi, pop. 70 Argastiri, pop. 35 Pera Skafi, pop. 62

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Located at 35.32 23.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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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 4 km away
Tags: Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

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 4 km away
Tags: Populated places in Chania (regional unit)

Rodovani

Rodovani 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): Rodovani, pop. 122 Agriles, pop. 45 Kamaria, pop. 37 Livada, pop. 39 Maza, pop. 93 Near Rodovani is located the ancient city of Elyros.

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Located at 35.29 23.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Populated places in Chania (regional unit)