Around Stalis and Malia

Stalis beach. A long sandy beach that runs along the whole village, with shallow water close to the shore.

Palace of Malia. One of the great Minoan palaces of Crete, a few kilometres east of Malia by the sea. It is flat and easy to walk, and quieter than Knossos. Go in the morning; there is little shade.

Malia old village. Above the main road, away from the beach strip, the old village has narrow lanes, a church square and small tavernas. Best in the evening.

Heraklion. The island capital, with the Archaeological Museum and the palace of Knossos just outside town, is under an hour away by car or by the regular bus along the coast road.