The area along the coast around Maleme is dominated by citrus groves set behind a quiet sand and single beach.  The village of Maleme is very popular with English tourists and has a good choice of tavernas and a large supermarket, as well as a small number of tourist shops.

Maleme is where the Germans lead the invasion of Crete in 1941 and is home to the German war cemetery set in the hills above the village.

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