Sirili

Sirili is a village in Platanias, Chania, Crete and has about 139 residents. Sirili is situated nearby to the village Elliniko, as well as near the hamlet Dream Hill Villas.

Type: Village with 139 residents
Description: human settlement in Greece
Also known as: “Siríli”, “Sirili, Chania”, and “Sirílion”
Postal code: 73002

Places of Interest

Highlights include Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves and Maleme Military Airfield.

Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves

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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. Probably one of the oldest olive trees in the world, it still produces olives today. Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves is situated 3 km west of Sirili.

Maleme Military Airfield

Aerodrome

Maleme Airport is an airport situated between Maleme and Tavronitis, Crete. It has two runways with no lights. The airport has closed for commercial aviation, but the Chania Aeroclub continues to use it. Maleme Military Airfield is situated 4 km north of Sirili.

German military cemetery in Maleme

Cemetery

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German military cemetery in Maleme is situated 3 km north of Sirili.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tavronitis and Kondomari.

Tavronitis

Village

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Tavronitis is a village, which is situated 3½ km north of Sirili.

Kondomari

Village

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Kondomari or Kontomari is a Greek village, part of the municipality of Platanias in Crete. It is located near the northern coast of Crete, 18 km west of Chania and 3 km southeast of Maleme. Kondomari is situated 3½ km east of Sirili.