| Malaxa | |
| Name Local: | Μαλάξα |
| Type: | community |
| Coordinates: | 35.4667°N 28°W |
| Periph: | Crete |
| Periphunit: | Chania |
| Municipality: | Chania |
| Municunit: | Keramia |
| Population As Of: | 2021 |
| Population: | 150 |
Malaxa (Greek, Modern (1453-);: 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. In ancient times the Malaxa area was under the sphere of influence of the nearby powerful city of Kydonia.[1] Malaxa lies on the feet of the Lefka Ori, and is separated from the large city of Chania by the Chania Plain.