Akrotiri (Greek: Ακρωτήρι, literally "promontory") is a peninsula and municipality in Crete, east of Chania. Its ancient name was Kiamon while the Byzantines called it Charaka. Akrotiri is on the northern side of the island, in the Sea of Crete. It is roughly circular in shape, connected to the rest of the island by a wide causeway between Chania and the town of Souda. To the south, Souda Bay is found between the peninsula and the island. Most of the peninsula is a plateau somewhat elevated from the sea. There is a string of hills along the northern coast. There are several resorts around Akrotiri, including Stavros, Kalathas and Marathi.