The beaches along the coast of Malia and Stalis are of the most developed on the island. With 6km of fine sandy beaches and access to a gradually deepening sea, they belong to the area’s most treasured assets.

Sports enthusiasts can live it up with the wide array of water sports that are offered like snorkelling, scuba diving, jet skiing, parasailing and beach volley ball.

There are countless pool bars in Malia and Stalis, most of them are in hotel complexes, some of which offer facilities like Jacuzzis, calzetto (5-a-side soccer), pool tables, DJs, games and entertainment. The entrance is free, but the rule of courtesy suggests a bar visit at some point wouldn’t do any harm.