Heraklion Crete: Malia Crete

Heraklion Villages: Malia village in Crete, Heraklion Crete Malia Heraklion: Malia is a town situated south-east of Heraklion Town, on the northern coast of Crete, in the Gulf of Malia. It has 2500 inhabitants but its population rises during summer time because of the people working in tourism who don’t live in Malia during the winter. This coastal town welcomes thousands of visitors every summer and has all the needed tourist facilities. The town is extending over a large area and is divided into an old part and a modern one. The old town has narrow alleys where taverns, bars and shops are lining and get crowded in high season, especially at night. The modern town is still developing and the municipality has made an interesting work and effort to preserve the old and authentic character of Malia.

The archaeological site of Malia Crete is worth-seeing with its superb Minoan mansion which has survived from the Minoan city that used to stand there. Another interesting site is the Palace of Malia which can be found 3 kilometres east of the town. It is the third largest Minoan Palace of Greece, and covers an area of 7500 square kilometres. Malia Useful Links Info about Malia beach Malia Hotels & accommodation Malia Restaurants Malia Night clubs ........................................................................................................................................... Back: + Heraklion Home + Villages + Crete Islands + Crete Villages + Greece Home More: + Malia Hotels Related: + Villages + Churches + Museums + Beach Pictures + Pictures