Shop and swim in Malia
Malia is a popular tourist destination that promises to entertain both day and night. The town has a unique and vibrant atmosphere where you can browse the shops and stalls for homemade souvenirs, or have a bite to eat in the variety of cafés and bars dotted around the resort. In the daytime, the place to be is down by the beach.
It's no secret that Malia's beach is one of the best in Crete, as its six kilometre stretch of fine, golden sand acts as a warm bed for holidaymakers to turn into sun-worshipping Greek gods and goddesses. Soak up the summer sun or be adventurous and try your hand at the many water sports available.
Dolphin Watersports is located on the beach and provides exhilarating rides from pedaloes and banana boats to jet skiing and paragliding. With trained instructors, you know you'll be in safe hands and make memories to last a lifetime.
More Things To Do ideas
Find more Things To Do in Malia: Happy Train | Land Rover Safaris | Malia Old Town | Malia Ruins | Minoan Palace Knossos | Nightlife In Malia
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Best hotels in Malia
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Eltina Apartments
Greece, Crete, Malia
344 reviews
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Dionisos Hotel
Greece, Crete, Malia
358 reviews
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Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort
Greece, Crete, Malia
885 reviews
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Maria Rousse
Greece, Crete, Malia
440 reviews
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Aegean Sky Hotel and Suites
Greece, Crete, Malia
1923 reviews
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Solimar Ruby
Greece, Crete, Malia
445 reviews
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Notos Heights Hotel & Suites
Greece, Crete, Malia
250 reviews
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Ikaros Beach Luxury Resort Spa
Greece, Crete, Malia
1304 reviews
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Socrates Hotel Malia
Greece, Crete, Malia
222 reviews
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Happy Days Studios
Greece, Crete, Malia
717 reviews
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Kristalli
Greece, Crete, Malia
566 reviews
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Triton Hotel
Greece, Crete, Malia
637 reviews
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Malia Holidays Hotel
Greece, Crete, Malia
175 reviews
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Villa Mare Monte
Greece, Crete, Malia
337 reviews
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Philoxenia
Greece, Crete, Malia
255 reviews