Malia is Crete's party capital, often mentioned in the same breath as Magaluf. Its strip, tucked just behind the beach, is one of the busiest nightlife stretches in the Greek islands.
nightlife
Malia's strip is packed with clubs, bars, and pub crawls that run through the night, with most of the action within easy walking distance of the beach.
beaches
Malia's coastline is split into a few named stretches, from the livelier Glaros/Glozanie end near the action to quieter spots further along.
getting there
Flights to Crete typically take around 4 hours from UK airports, with a short transfer from Heraklion.
best time to go
July and August are peak nightlife season. June and September offer a quieter alternative.
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