Malia, Crete
Malia
Μάλια | |
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Malia and bay of Malia | |
| Coordinates: 35°17′00″N 25°27′53″E / 35.28333°N 25.46472°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Crete |
| Regional unit | Heraklion |
| Municipality | Hersonissos |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 60.720 km2 (23.444 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Municipal unit | 5,501 |
| • Municipal unit density | 91/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| • Community | 3,522 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Malia (Greek: Μάλια) is a coastal town and municipal unit situated in the northeast corner of the Heraklion region of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipality of Hersonissos and is located approximately 34 kilometers (21 miles) east of Heraklion. As of 2021, the population of the municipal unit was 5,501. The area also encompasses the villages of Mochos (Greek: Μοχός), Krasi (Greek: Κράσι), and Stalida (Greek: Σταλίδα), covering a total area of 60.720 square kilometers (23.444 sq mi). Malia is renowned as a tourist destination, particularly famous for its vibrant nightlife. Additionally, the town is home to Minoan ruins located three kilometers to the east, spanning an area of approximately 1 square kilometer (0.4 sq mi).