Sandy beach · Malia Municipal Unit, Greece

Παραλία Μαλίων (Paralia Malion)

Παραλία Μαλίων is a sandy beach in Malia Municipal Unit, Greece. The bay opens toward the north across more than 50 km of open sea, so expect waves when the wind comes from that side. The water stays shallow, about 1.2 m deep 50 m out, which suits children and wading. Further out it reaches roughly 7.1 m at 400 m. Bathing water has been rated Excellent in each of the last 4 seasons. It is one of 3 beaches around Malia Municipal Unit; the nearest is Potamos municipal beach, 610 m away.