Car Hire Crete: Malia
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In Eastern Crete we find Malia, the
famous coastal municipality known primarily for its gratuitous
party-scene and less well for its priceless archaeological sites
and artefacts. Its a an ideal base from which to explore the region
in your hire car.
Nowadays Malia is regarded as one of the party hotspots of Europe and there are frequently large-scale events held here, with invitations sent out to popular DJs and acts such as Fat Boy Slim and Sylvester. The number of nightclubs in such close proximity is complemented by the constantly increasing amount of hotels being made available nearby. Many different restaurants and bars provide holiday-makers with a lot of choices, with the opportunity to sample the delicious local cuisine.
A beautiful golden sand beach runs the entire length of Malia’s ‘main strip,’ conveniently located so that the entire strip has easy access. Such is the popularity of Malia amongst Europe’s clubbing tourists that the small coastal town has become one of the most sought-after holiday destinations for travellers under the age of thirty. If you are a young and active traveller with plans to let your hair down, Malia may well be the perfect location for your excursion. Drivers must be aware of the stricter drink-driving laws in Greece, with 0.03% less alcohol content required in the blood to justify making an arrest.
Malia’s complete opposite, the peaceful and small town named Agios Nikolaos lies east of the Cretan capital Heraklion, partly covering the ruins of the ancient city Lato pros Kamara. Perhaps best known as the starting point from which to visit any of the twenty-four fishing villages that make up the Lassithi, Agios Nikolaos offers a wealth of historical artefacts up for display in its acclaimed archaeological museum. There are flower-growing festivals held here annually that attract a lot of local interest, yet only recently have these generated enough popularity with tourists to encourage them to make the journey there themselves.
Eastern Crete’s two most popular towns could not be any more different. On the one hand, you have the definitive Greek party town where you can really afford to kick back with low drink prices and always thousands of British tourists to befriend. On the other, a tranquil town filled with archaeological sites that can either be explored or passed over using a walkway. Once again, the endless variety that is synonymous with Greek holidays is evident as the eastern side of Crete boasts some of the finest experiences on the island.
Nowadays Malia is regarded as one of the party hotspots of Europe and there are frequently large-scale events held here, with invitations sent out to popular DJs and acts such as Fat Boy Slim and Sylvester. The number of nightclubs in such close proximity is complemented by the constantly increasing amount of hotels being made available nearby. Many different restaurants and bars provide holiday-makers with a lot of choices, with the opportunity to sample the delicious local cuisine.
A beautiful golden sand beach runs the entire length of Malia’s ‘main strip,’ conveniently located so that the entire strip has easy access. Such is the popularity of Malia amongst Europe’s clubbing tourists that the small coastal town has become one of the most sought-after holiday destinations for travellers under the age of thirty. If you are a young and active traveller with plans to let your hair down, Malia may well be the perfect location for your excursion. Drivers must be aware of the stricter drink-driving laws in Greece, with 0.03% less alcohol content required in the blood to justify making an arrest.
Car Hire Agios Nikalaos
Malia’s complete opposite, the peaceful and small town named Agios Nikolaos lies east of the Cretan capital Heraklion, partly covering the ruins of the ancient city Lato pros Kamara. Perhaps best known as the starting point from which to visit any of the twenty-four fishing villages that make up the Lassithi, Agios Nikolaos offers a wealth of historical artefacts up for display in its acclaimed archaeological museum. There are flower-growing festivals held here annually that attract a lot of local interest, yet only recently have these generated enough popularity with tourists to encourage them to make the journey there themselves.
Eastern Crete’s two most popular towns could not be any more different. On the one hand, you have the definitive Greek party town where you can really afford to kick back with low drink prices and always thousands of British tourists to befriend. On the other, a tranquil town filled with archaeological sites that can either be explored or passed over using a walkway. Once again, the endless variety that is synonymous with Greek holidays is evident as the eastern side of Crete boasts some of the finest experiences on the island.
