Maza, Crete

Coordinates: 35°17′N 23°46′E / 35.283°N 23.767°E / 35.283; 23.767

Maza (Greek: Μάζα) is a small village in Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It has 9300 residents [1] and is in the municipal unit of Kryonerida.

It has a tiny church with interesting frescos next to a small taverna with (according to local legend) a 600-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. Its coordinates are 35°21'26.31"N 24°12'48.22"E.

References

  1. 2001 census source


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