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Malia

Crete's major party strip — nightlife-only, no real dedicated watersport infrastructure in-town.

In Malia, a mid-range month runs about $2,889 (€2,504) and there is elevated violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 70% of cities

Internet1.4/10

Slower internet than about 85% of cities

Visas6/10

Easier visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking2.2/10

Weaker coworking than about 85% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness1.4/10

Among the 5% weakest cities for wellness

Getting There1.4/10

Among the 5% hardest cities to reach

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

30 categories for Malia, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Life

Outdoor activities

  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Santorini (~100 km) · Mykonos (~250 km)

Practical

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The honest downsides

What we'd want to know before moving here.

Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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