Party nights in Malia
The ancient town of Malia is situated on the north coast of Crete, however this holiday destination is certainly not for the ancient, or faint hearted! Its tourists are a revelling band of the 18-30 holidays crowd that come to Malia looking for sunny days and party nights during their holiday. It's nightlife is renowned the world over by young holiday makers for being the most intense and wildest in Greece often compared with holidays in Faliraki and Ibiza The centre of Malia is party holiday maker's dream, filled with apartment complexes, hotels, cafes, shops and of course, bars to take advantage of whilst on your hlidays. In the daytimes this exciting centre seems to be somewhat quiet and sleepy, with a few holiday makers drifting here and there. But once night falls, this sleep town comes to life, and the music doesn't stop thumping until very early morning. So be sure to choose a hotel away from the centre if you enjoy your sleep on your holiday!
Sunny days in Malia
Even though the partying doesn't stop til the early hours of the morning on Malia holidays, there is still plenty to see and do in the fascinating resort. If you manage to wake up in time, just a few miles from the main resort are the ruins of the ancient Palace of Malia that have existed for almost 4000 years. Many tourists choose to take the daytrips to the thrills of the waterpark, which is only 15 minutes away to wash away those sins, or leave them at the top of a flume! Of course, no beach holiday would be complete without the standard lazy days on beautiful white, sandy beaches, which run for a stunning 5 km along the coastline. These beaches provide the ultimate in holiday relaxation, water sports, bars, blazing hot sun and crystal clear sea to rejuvenate you for the evening ahead. For those that enjoy a bit of relaxation and scenery during their holidays, just to the south of Malia is the beautiful village of Krasi, which with it's sloping forests, babbling brooks and mountainous views offers a scenic respite from the neon strip of Malia.
Getting to your holiday in Malia
The main resort of Malia is located around 40 km away from Heraklion with a regular bus service running between the two. However if you are booking a package holiday to Malia, many tour operators will organise this for you, or assist you in doing so. Flights to Malia are often cheap and frequent, served by many popular airlines, including Easyjet. The flights to this top party destination last around four hours, making the start to your holiday quick and stress free.
Pubs and Clubs in Malia
Like most modern resorts, Malia has been designed to make the most out of it's geography. The majority of the best pubs, clubs and bars are located on the main strip, Beach Road; an exciting blend of Neon signage, thumping music and holiday souvenirs. There are several very large clubs in Malia, one of the most poplar being Factory, it has been in Malia for eight years and has recently been refurbished, Boasting some of the best DJs and holds up to 800 partiers, what more could the avid clubber ask for?
