Maza, Crete

Maza (Greek: Μάζα) is a small village in Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It has 100 residents (252 including the villages Fones and Champatha, 2011 census),[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. The taverna owner will still let you into the church (2021)

References
  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.


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