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Malia, the town of Malia in Crete
Posted on21. Jun, 2009 by Katia.
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Malia is a large and very popular seaside resort in Crete, situated 40km from the city of Heraklion. It is the tourist Mecca of Crete, mostly visited by British youngsters who are attracted by the wild nightlife and the sense of freedom offered in this nice place. Malia photo by The Shaun Woods
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Minoan Palace in Malia
Posted on16. May, 2009 by Katia.
The third biggest palatial centre of Crete lies at a short distance from the shores, in close proximity (3km) to the village of Malia. The Minoan Palace in Malia was erected approximately in 1900 BC, during the Minoan Era, at the same time as the other palaces in Knossos and Phaistos and it was the [...]