Stalis - Crete

The name of this beautiful villages comes from the ancient Greek place name Stalis, however looking at it now does not show what it used to once be.

During the first decades of the 20th century, Stalida (as it is also known) was used as a port to transports goods produced in the area and in Lassithi (Olive Oil, Wine, Bananas and horticultural goods) to Heraklion using small sailing vessels.

Until the 1980's Stalida was nothing more than a coastal patch with a few houses, kept by the inhabitants of the village of Mochos mainly because Stalida was considered to be its haven. 

During the 80's new houses and hotels started to be constructed and tourist development began, there were huge hotel groups next to small cottage houses this continued throughout the decades and is still going on now.

The beaches in Stalida are sandy and the waters are crystal clear you can relax, sunbathe and swim under the golden sun or you can try out the water sports.

This modern tourist resort, with a large number of hotel-groups and fully equipped apartments offer the best accommodation and entertainment facilities. 

Hospitality is the main feature of the locals who will welcome you and make you feel at home, Stalida is ideal for family holidays and is famous for its very dry climate.

Wander along the coastal road and you will come across very modern sophisticated restaurants, clubs, cafes as well as numerous shops which all offer quality and excellent service.

Stalida manages to combine calm and relaxation with magic nights under the moonlight, good wine, exquisite Cretan food and traditional music to ensure that you have a wonderful holiday.

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