Stalida

Stalida
Σταλίδα
Stalida
Coordinates: 35°18′N 25°00′E / 35.300°N 25.000°E / 35.300; 25.000Coordinates: 35°18′N 25°00′E / 35.300°N 25.000°E / 35.300; 25.000
Country Greece
Administrative region Crete
Regional unit Heraklion
Municipality Hersonissos
Municipal unit Malia
Highest elevation 10 m (30 ft)
Lowest elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Population (2001)[1]
  Rural 987
Community
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Area code(s) 7007

Stalida (Greek: Σταλίδα, older form Stalis) is a village that lies between Malia and Hersonissos on the north coast of Crete, Greece. It is a lively resort, attracting tourists from many European countries. It has a long, sandy beach and a variety of bars and tavernas. Popular with families, it is 30 km from Nikos Kazantsakis airport in Heraklion.

Resort

Quieter than the neighbouring resorts of Malia and Hersonissos, Stalis has a more relaxed atmosphere and still has a wide array of bars and restaurants. The resort is popular with a mix of nationalities.

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References

  1. De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.

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