Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece

Places to visit near Mália

Mália is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece, home to about 4,343 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 caves and 25 churches. The must-see places are Afendis Christos (2 km), Agia Varvara (2 km) and Malia Palace (4 km).

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Mália, Region of Crete
Mália, Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mália at a glance

Location
Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece
Population
about 4,343
Coordinates
35.2837° N, 25.4626° E
Places within 50 km
195 (58 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Mália

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mália: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Mália, by type

Forts & heritage near Mália

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mália. The closest is Kephali Tou Agiou Antoniou (8 km); the best-known is Papoura (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mália

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mália. The closest is Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Mália

34 caves within 100 km of Mália. The closest is Σπήλαιον τῆς Μαρίας (1 km); the best-known is Trapeza Cave (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Mália

33 churches within 100 km of Mália. The closest is Church of St. Nicholas (8 km); the best-known is Keras Kardiotissas Monastery (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mália

27 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mália. The closest is Afendis Christos (2 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Afendis Christos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Agia Varvara · river spot · Region of Crete · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Nikolos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Vryonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Psyllos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Konida · river spot · Region of Crete · ~45 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Mália

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mália. The closest is Malia Palace (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Mália

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mália
  2. 2 km Afendis Christos · river spot, Region of Crete
  3. 1 km Agia Varvara · river spot, Region of Crete
  4. 3 km Malia Palace · palace, Region of Crete
  5. 6 km Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι · viewpoint, Region of Crete
  6. 12 km Keras Kardiotissas Monastery · monastery, Region of Crete
  7. 8 km Back to Mália

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From travellers near Mália

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How to reach Mália

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    Within 15 km of Mália

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mália by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5986Kephali Tou Agiou Antoniou (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2540Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι (9 km)
    Caves3134Σπήλαιον τῆς Μαρίας (1 km)
    Churches2533Church of St. Nicholas (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1427Afendis Christos (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1321Malia Palace (4 km)
    Museums99Museum Lychnostatis (7 km)
    Buddhist sites46Krystallenia Monastery, Lasithi (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Aposelemis Reservoir (8 km)
    Other attractions55Abduction of Europe (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Aquaworld Aquarium (10 km)
    Parks22Watercity Waterpark (24 km)
    Waterfalls02Mylonas Waterfall (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Ierapetra Mosque (50 km)

    Mália: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mália?

    Afendis Christos (river spot, about 2 km), Agia Varvara (river spot, about 2 km), Malia Palace (palace, about 4 km), Keras Kardiotissas Monastery (monastery, about 8 km), Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι (viewpoint, about 9 km), Karfi (viewpoint, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mália?

    195 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 caves, 25 churches, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mália?

    Kephali Tou Agiou Antoniou, about 8 km by road; Basilika of Kastri (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mália?

    Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι, about 9 km by road; Rozas Gorge (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Mália?

    Σπήλαιον τῆς Μαρίας, about 1 km by road; Faneromeni Cave at Avdou (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mália?

    Start in Mália, visit Afendis Christos, then Agia Varvara, then Malia Palace, then Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι, then Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mália?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Mália

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mália’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mália on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.