Mália travel guide
Mália Tourism | Mália Guide
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
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.
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 17 miles 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 3h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Mália is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 174 miles from Mália. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rhodes.
Airports near Mália
Airlines serving Mália
Where to stay in Mália
Average rates range from around £31 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £116 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mália
Most booked hotels in Mália
Hiring a car in Mália
Expect to pay £1.70 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 £20.36 and £27.15. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mália, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.