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Malathiros is located 21km away from Kastelli or Kissamos and 48 km from Hania on the road: Faleliana - Roka- Sfakopigadi - Malathiros. The village is built at 315 a.s.l, it consists of 4 smaller settlements and is the seat of the municipality with 245 inhabitants.
Malathiros is a traditional settlement with a long-standing, continuing history which is etched in its traditional buildings, its rich flora and fauna which adorn a natural environment of unmatched beauty and offer its guests special moments of tranquillity.
The word «Malathiros» is derived from the words «malamatenios», which means gold, and «thira», which means door. It literally means «door made from precious materials. The village has a unique, natural beauty and history, with plenty of natural paths, fountains with running water, Byzantine churches and monuments. It was first documented in 1301, where it is referred to as Malachire.
The village is also mentioned at the census of 1577 by Fr. Barozzi .
Sights: The Byzantine church of Agia Irini with well preserved frescoes. There also two other churches, "Kimissi tis Theotokou" and "Astratigos" .
The Fort of Malathiros, 500m to the south, with ruined towers, bastions, water cisterns etc.
Deliana gorge is only 2km far to the east.
History: In 1867 two battles have taken place here, which stopped the forward march of the Turks.
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