Malia: Crete’s Beach Resort and Nightlife Strip

July 4, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

Malia is a lively beach resort on the north coast of Crete, set in the Heraklion region east of Hersonissos and the airport. A long sandy beach fronts the resort, and the town carries one of the island’s busiest nightlife strips, the bar street that draws a young summer party crowd. The older traditional village … Read more

Crete Nightlife: Where to Go After Dark on the Island

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

Crete offers nightlife to suit every mood, from pounding club strips to candlelit harbour tavernas where locals linger over raki until dawn. The island’s after-dark scene divides neatly between resort party zones east of Heraklion and the more laid-back rhythm of its historic cities and villages. Malia and Hersonissos draw the loudest crowds, while Heraklion … Read more