Bali
Μπαλί
A resort fishing village between Rethymno and Heraklion on the north coast. Several small bays enclosed by headlands have clear blue water and gentle waves, making them good for family swimming.
Bali is made up of several adjacent small bays: Karavostasi (by the harbor), Livadi, Varkotopos and the most photogenic, Evita/Limani, all with fine sand or pebbles, calm clear water, and restaurants and paid sunbeds along the shore. The town climbs the hillside and has many holiday apartments, so parking is tight in peak season and it is best to arrive early. The Agios Ioannis Monastery (Atalis) on the hillside overlooks the bay. It is about 35 km from Rethymno, a roughly 35-minute drive along the north coast highway. KTEL buses to and from Heraklion stop at the highway junction.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Melidoni Cave
- Margarites
- Ancient Eleutherna & Museum
- Anogeia
- Arkadi Monastery
- Idaean Cave & Nida Plateau
- Rethymno Beach
- Venetian Harbour & Lighthouse of Rethymno