The two towns of Stalis and Malia have all but fused together and developed into a vibrant holiday resort with night life. Everything required by the modern tourist can be found here from car hire to water sports. Stalis has a long, fine sandy beach with a promenade. There is plenty of entertainment and lots of tavernas. The capital and the airport of Heraklion is approx. 30 km away.
The village of Stalis is about 30 km east of Heraklion and 28 km from Heraklion Airport. Stalis has together with the village of Malia and the surrounding villages of Mochos and Krassi. 6200 inhabitants. It is the oldest tourist region in Crete. Stalis (Stalida) and Malia have over 30 years of experience in tourism.
Many taverns, cafes and pubs line the streets of Stalis. An ideal holiday destination for guests who value an intense nightlife. The sandy beach and the Stalis Nord offer holidaymakers a variety of water sports facilities and a wide range of entertainment. The Inland from Stalis is not much of a hype tourism. At the foot of the Selena Mountains, in the Inland of Stalis, lies the beautiful mountain village of Krassi. Hardly anyone gets lost in the beautiful hinterland. Krassi is located on the western slope of the Selena Mountains. In the village square you can sit under an ancient plane tree (Nature Monument over 2000 years old) and enjoy the good local cuisine. The village is known for the artisanal art of the spring system from 1890. The visit is worthwhile! Mochos has a beautiful village square and a special church, the "Evangelistria Church" with icons worth seeing. Cretan evenings and wedding celebrations take place there.
Cultural highlight of the region around Stalis:
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the most important in Europe. Most of the finds from the Minoan era are presented here. The Palace of Malia, at the foot of the Selena Mountains, is also an important Minoan archaeological site. The first palace was built in 1900 BC. built at the same time as the palaces of Phaistos and Knossos. The palace is 3 km east of Malia. The Malia bee jewelry is the best-known find from this excavation. It consists of two bees that hold a honeycomb. This piece of jewelry can also be admired in the museum of heraklion to.
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