Starting from Kato Gerani, the foundations of the first German cemetery, which was later moved to Maleme, are still visible. A little before Pano Gerani stands the monastery in a place called "Metohi Issihaki", and between the villages of Gerani and Modi an old half ruined house which used to be a school. A plaque on one of its walls reminds that here the renowned Cretan writer and journalist Ioannis Kondilakis started his career as a teacher. The church of Panagia (Holly Mother) At Kotsifiana, a location between Gerani and Manoliopoulo, is the small church of Panagia. A patronal feast is taking place here every year at September 8th and many people are gathering to celebrate. Between Vrisses and Koufos, there is a characteristic two peaks hill, on the Western bank of Platanias river (the Homeric Iardanos river). The lowest peak, is called Kastelos, and the higher is Called Ag. Georgios, because of the small church on the top of the peak, dedicated to Saint George. According to Pococke, the area was the Homeric Kydonia, concluding it by an Homeric verse. There many remarkable places which are awaiting for you to explore and enjoy in combination with your unforgettable visit to the beach of Gerani. THE VILLAGES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GERANI Gerani is located 14.5 km west of Hania. The local people call it Pano Gerani in order to distinguish it with the coastal settlement of Kato Gerani located one kilometer to the north. The village is mentioned at the census of Fr Barozzi in 1577 but his history is believed that starts centuries ago while some (E.Lambrinakis) claim that here was the exact location of ancient Kydonia and that a temple of VRITOMARTIS used to be here. A cruel battle took place at Gerani between the Turks and the Cretan revolutionists in 1867. Ioannis Papadogiorgakis the famous revolutionist (hainis) renowned as "GERANIOTIS" where born here in 1798. Find accommodation,  Hotel Gerani, Hotels in Gerani, HANIA Chania or Hania Gerani, Kasteli. Hotel Gerani, Gerani, Kasteli, Chania, Aghia, hotels presented by Greek travel agent etravel.gr . We offer a complete List of Hotels in Gerani, HANIA Chania or Hania, Hania by category, location and maps. Hotel Gerani GERANI,  Greek, greece, greek hotel, Hotel Gerani Greece hotel, lodging, accommodation, apartments, studios, GERANI villas greece, bungalows greece, rooms for rent greece, Hotel Gerani, GERANI rent a car greece, accommodation greece, greek Gerani, Kastelis, Greek Tourist Organizer, Airline companies, Airtaxi companies, Tour guides, Organized tours, Restaurants, Hotel chain in Greece