Destinations

Malia

Malia is a place with many aspects. With gorgeous beaches, traditional old village, great history and all night entertainment this is the best place to be.
The old town of Malia is well worth strolling around. Like a labyrinth, the small streets lead you to unexpected places, such as beautiful old churches and small squares with restaurants, some of them with live music.

Nearby Villages

Krassi
A traditional small village with an altitude of about 600 meters, only 6 km south of Malia. Krasi is well-known for the plane tree on the main square of the village which is more than 2.000 years old and its height reaches 15 meters next to the drinking fountains that were made during the 19th century by locals.

Mochos
Mochos is a mountain village 12 km from Malia with an authentic Cretan lifestyle. You will not have to deal with masses of tourists or wait in long lines, rather you will be greeted by the locals and feel the Cretan hospitality. You can take a walk on the alleys of Mochos and see traditional houses and churches. Plenty of Tavernas are ready to serve you a delicious lunch.

Hersonissos
Hersonissos is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Crete only 12.5 km from Malia. It comprises everything from diving centers and golfing to full-on nightclubs. However, there are many hidden treasures that can be found in Hersonnissos like Koutouloufari village and Lycnostatis Open Air Museum.

Knossos Archaeological Site

The Palace of Knossos was the centre of the Minoan civilization, as it was the largest palace of all the Minoan centres. It is estimated to be first inhabited during the Neolithic period and to be built around 1900 B.C. on the ruins of the Neolithic settlement. In the site of Knossos, tourists can visit the Great Palace, the Little Palace, the Royal Villa, the House of the High Priest, the Caravan Serai and the Royal Temple Tomb-Sanctuary.

Elafonisi Beach

Elafonissi Beach is located 75 km from the city of Chania and its exceptional beauty is the reason why so many tourists visit it all summer long. It is characterized by the turquoise color of the sea, the pink sand and the fact that you have to walk through the sea to get to the other part of the beach. It is a Natura 2000 protected area and there are over 110 plant species which create an exotic landscape that is unforgettable.

Ballos Beach

The famous lagoon of Balos is located approximately 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos, formed between the Cape Gramvousa and the small Cape Tigani and below the range of Platiskinos. Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece.

Balos is famous for its turquoise waters, wild natural beauty, and beautiful exotic scenery. During the summer, it is visited by thousands of people, who arrive mostly by ferries running from Kissamos port. The lagoon of Balos has white sand and exotic white, vivid blue, and turquoise waters. The sea is very shallow and warm, ideal for young children. In many places the sand has a lovely pinkish color, because of millions of crushed shells. Beyond the rocks at the boundaries of the lagoon, the water is deeper and colder, ideal for snorkeling.