Malia - Cretan Ibiza
Modern Malia is very popular with tourists. It is located on the island of Crete, near Hersonissos. Near this resort, at the foot of Mount Selena, you can see the ruins of an ancient Minoan city. The legend says that the son of the god Zeus and Europe was the ruler here, and besides this, Sarpedon is the younger brother of Minos.
Since ancient times, Malia has been considered a paradise for relaxation. There is a lot of greenery, beautiful landscapes, stunning views of the sea. No wonder they said that the gods descended here from heaven to rest and enjoy earthly joys.
In the modern part of the resort there are many comfortable hotels, restaurants, bars, taverns, shops, souvenir shops and nightclubs. Mostly young people like to relax here, but fans of family holidays are also attracted to this place. Malia has a number of excellent sites that are suitable for a beach holiday. The main central sandy beach stretches for more than 600 meters. It is well equipped and a lot of tourists gather here. To the east of it is Sun Beach, where bars are located, as well as a pool for children. Not far from it is a tropical beach and Potamos beach, which borders on the archaeological complex of ancient Malia.
Most of the hotels in this resort are located directly on the beach area, which is very convenient for tourists. Fans of a relaxing holiday can visit wild stretches of the coast at a certain distance from the city, where there are no sunbeds and umbrellas, but here you can retire. Tourists should visit the Old Town, which has many ancient temples and winding streets.
The main architectural object here is the church of Agios Nektaria, which impresses with its frescoes and interior decoration. No less attention is attracted by the monasteries of Agios Ioannis and Agios Dimitrios, and besides this, the Parthenagogeion school, created at the dawn of the 20th century.
Fans of active rest can visit a small water park, go in for golf, tennis, diving and other water sports. Boat trips and yacht trips are especially popular, thanks to which you can not only see beautiful views of the coast, but also swim in the open sea.
In the resort of Malia, tourists will be offered a rich menu, ranging from seafood to fresh vegetables and fruits. It also produces sweets and classic Greek wines. In trade shops and shops you can buy goods for every taste, as well as unique souvenirs with the symbols of the island.