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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mália travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mália

With a population of 4,343, Mália is a must-see destination in Crete, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mália has to offer.

When to visit Mália

Mália in November
Estimated hotel price
£15
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mália in November
Estimated hotel price
£15
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mália in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 169 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Mália, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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How to Get to Mália

Plane

Although Mália doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 27 km from Mália. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mália include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Mália from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h.

Car

Another option to get to Mália is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 280 km from Mália. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

Although Mália doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 27 km from Mália. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mália include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Mália from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h.

Car

Another option to get to Mália is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 280 km from Mália. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Mália

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Mália

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mália

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £134 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mália

Most booked hotels in Mália

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Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£241+
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Creta Maris Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Ikaros Beach Luxury Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Cretan Malia Park
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£166+
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Hiring a car in Mália

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Mália (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03. The most frequently booked car type in Mália is Mini (Fiat 500C or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Mália (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03. The most frequently booked car type in Mália is Mini (Fiat 500C or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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