Malia, Crete

Malia Μάλια
Municipal unit
Malia and bay of Malia
Location within the regional unit
Malia Location within Greece
Coordinates: 35°17′00″N 25°27′53″E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Crete
Regional unit	Heraklion
Municipality	Hersonissos
Area
• Municipal unit	60.720 km2 (23.444 sq mi)
Elevation	20 m (66 ft)
Population  (2021)
• Municipal unit	5,501
• Municipal unit density	90.60/km2 (234.6/sq mi)
• Community	3,522
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)

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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 known as a prominent tourist destination, in part owing to its nightlife scene and beaches. Additionally, the town is home to Minoan ruins located three kilometers to the east of the city centre, spanning an area of approximately 1 square kilometer (0.4 sq mi).