Modi

Modi is a village 12 km west of Chania Town. The sea and the beach are less then two kilometers away with Gerani village standing in between. The village is engaged mainly in agricultural activities. It is surrounded by gardens with vegetables, vineyards, olive and orange tree plots.

It is believed that on this place an ancient Cretan settlement named Moda or Modaia existed. In 1953 archeological excavations revealed tombs, coins, pottery, weaponry and other artifacts from 6-8 century BC. The most interesting findings were coins with the head of the Olympic god Zeus on one side, bull and the word Modaion on the other side. The findings are now exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Chania.

highlights: agricultural village 2km from the sea, village in Chania Region, Crete, Greece