Stalida

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Stalida Σταλίδα
Stalida
Coordinates: 35°18′N 25°00′ECoordinates: 35°18′N 25°00′E
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[edit]

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.