The tourist area of Malia's long sandy beach, stretching over six kilometers in front of the high seas of the Cretan Sea. Located 35 kilometers east of the city of Heraklion and is exposed to northerly winds. It is one of the most extensive and popular beaches of the prefecture.

The beaches of Malia is the eastern part of the vast stretch of beach 10 km starting from Stalis. Is a wide beach with fine sand and shallow waters. It is also a very well organized, with many hotels, tavernas and restaurants to encompass the needs of guests with comfortable accommodation, good food and plenty of facilities for swimming and water sports.