Chania Airport TO Malia

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Chania Airport

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Chania airport as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" is an international airport located near Souda Bay, 14 kilometres away from Chania Town. The airport owes its name to the Cretan rebel Ioannis Vlaxos, known as Daskalogiannis, who gave his life to free the Cretans from the Ottoman occupation.

Chania airport is not as busy as Heraklion airport but it still handles about 1.5 million passengers a year. Moreover, it is a gateway to western Crete for an increasing number of tourists. The airport is at its busiest during the summer months, when many local visitors and international tourists fly to the island to enjoy the sea, sun and wide variety of historical attractions present in many of the cities and towns in the area. Chania is itself often referred to as the most beautiful city in Greece, and most certainly one of the prettiest in the Mediterranean. Especially the old town of the city excels for its unique beauty. For this reason, it is the ideal starting point for those wishing to explore the island. In terms of business it is regarded as important, and therefore the airport sees a number of corporate clients as well. The airport connects the city with the Greek mainland and many other countries worldwide. A lot of charters fly from here all over the world. The airport has just been renovated and substantially enlarged so it is a true European small airport. Here you will not encounter any delays or wait excessive time for your luggage. You can find coffee shops and gift shops inside the airport and generally spent some quality time.

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Malia

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Malia as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Malia is a coastal town and a former municipality in the northeast corner of the Heraklion regional unit. It lies 35 kilometres east of Heraklion, the Cretan capital city.

Malia is considered the 'Party Mecca' of Crete or the Cretan equivalent of Koh Phangan and Magaluf. In the area, one can find flocks of British tourists going there for their gap year, stag and hen parties or simply go there to rock it. Travelling to Malia is advised against as its cultural impact and natural beauty is minimal and other than crazy nightlife has not much to offer.

Malia is mostly ideal for the young, the party-goers, and the heavy drinkers. Every second place in Malia seems to be a facility dedicated to night-time entertainment. Standard establishments such as hotels and restaurants can be found all around. Also, if you would like to see a place retaining some of its authenticity, you could visit an old village located south of the main coastal road.

The two main roads of Malia are conjoined in the centre of the town, in front of the Church of Saint Nektarios. One of the roads is turned into a pedestrian zone and is considered the 'party lane' of Malia, where young tourists patron one of the many bars and clubs until the early hours of the morning. The second road crosses vertically the pedestrian zone and is full of cafes, shops, supermarkets and banks. This road tends to be calmer as well.

Malia is also home to the third largest Minoan palace in Crete. The ancient Palace of Malia belonged to legendary King Sarpedon, who according to the myth he was the son of Zeus and goddess Europa and brother of King Minos. Excavations around the area have also brought to the surface many burial places full of treasures and golden ornaments. One of the most famous discoveries is the jewel decorated with bees, that is exhibited in the archaeological museum of Heraklion. Unfortunately, many of the tombs were looted prior to excavation from the archaeologists and the number and nature of objects lost remain unknown to this day.

Fifteen minutes ride north from Malia is the traditional village of Krasi. The route will take you across a gorge lined with carob and oak trees. Krasi's most famous attraction is the huge plane tree, which cannot be circled even by ten people lined up. In the central village, you can have a coffee or eat in one of the traditional taverns and sample the local delicacies which are renowned for their quality all over Crete. You can conclude your visit by taking a walk along the alleyways and narrow streets of the village.

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