Malaxa (Greek: Μαλάξα) is a village in the Chania regional unit on Crete in Greece.

The 2021 census counted a population of 150 people in the village.

[1] In ancient times the Malaxa area was under the sphere of influence of the nearby powerful city of Kydonia.

[2] Malaxa lies on the feet of the Lefka Ori, and is separated from the large city of Chania by the Chania Plain.

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