Are you looking for a town by sea in Heraklion, Greece? Malia is a great tourist resort ideally situated by the sea at a distance of about 36 kilometers from the capital town, Heraklion towards the Eastern side. Its popularity attracts several tourists every year and is one of the favorite islandic towns of Crete today. You are sure to enjoy the beauties it offers especially during the summer season. It has about 3,750 permanent residents dwelling here. Malia is said to have flourished during the reign of Minoans but is dated back to Neotholic times. It was considered one of the most important towns that time. And you are sure to enjoy here as it has much to offer to its visitors.

You must make a visit to the famous palace of Malia built at about 3 km towards the East. The palace is considered no less than the palaces of Knossos and Faistos in its archaeological importance. All these flourished during the same period as well. Most of the ruins which are preserved are dated back to the New Palace period i.e. 17th – 15th centuries B.C. Apart from the palace you may also visit the interesting necropolis which is found near the coast towards the North East of the palace. The most important part of the necropolis has been excavated at Chryssolakos, with the big funerary complex. You’ll be amazed to see the famous necklace in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion found here presenting the two bees – symbol of fertility.

Malia, Heraklion, Crete Island in Greece is well known for the great archaeological sites and recent discoveries every now and then. Apart from visiting the archaeological sites and the recent excavations of the important ruins of the Minoan period you can also visit the worth seeing Church of Panaghia Galatiani. It is well known for its wonderful wall paintings which you are sure to admire. You can also visit lovely sandy beaches of Malia and nearby beaches of Stalida and Potamos availing all kinds of water activities and swimming to its visitors. You may just sit and relax at the tranquil and quiet beaches towards the eastern end of the long beach in front of Malia, Heraklion which is far less crowded.

If you happen to visit the village during the month of February you should make a point to attend the local traditional feast celebrated here every year. It is carried on during the Carnical for the revival of the old custom ‘Xynochondros and Mouzoudia’. It is the time to enjoy with the locals wherein they dance, sing and amuse themselves to the full. You can easily reach Malia in Heraklion by public buses running after short intervals. You can also have the service of taxi as well as rented motorbikes to go through the village comfortably.

You have abundant accommodation provisions in the village as luxurious hotels, rooms to let and various traditional apartments. You can also book the self catering apartments and small pensions as per your need. Food is also no problem here and you can enjoy the special local dishes at several taverns and cafes in the area. There are various bars, nightclubs and various shops for you to entertain yourself. So, just foot in the great village of situated in Malia, Heraklion in Crete Islands.