Excursions:
Malia is a very central destination to start for many beautiful excursions all over Crete: to the famous excavations of Knossos, into the mountains to the plateau of Lassithi and the cave where Zeus was born..., to Agios Nikolaus and the small island of Spinalonga, to Rethymnon or to Chania, etc. 1-day-cruises to Santorini are possible, as well as hiking tours through the impressive Samaria-gorge.
Walks:
All around our hill leads a hiking pass, about 45 minutes, partly bad road, that invites for a panoramic walk.
Olympic games 2004:
During the Olympic Games 2004 in August some fottball-competition matches will take place in Heraklion.
Golf:
The new 18-hole-Golf-Course in Chersonissos is now open since July 2003. Situated in georgeous surroundings it offers simply everything to beginners as well as to advanced golfers.
By car it is about 20 minutes from here. The Crete Golf Club:
Tel.: 0030-28970-26000 Fax: 0030-28970-30180