The village of Bali on the island of Crete, Greece. 07:03 The Beach of Bali 14:50 Panoramics view over Bali from the mountain. Filmed by me September 5, 2020. Bali (Greek: Μπαλί) is a seaside village in the Mylopotamos municipality, Rethymno regional unit, Crete, Greece. It is part of the community Melidoni. Bali has a Mediterranean climate. The average high temperature during the summer period varies between 27-29°C.

This region of Crete has a long Venetian heritage, which you will see both in nearby Rethymno and in Heraklion. Each of these port cities is characterised by a charming Venetian influence in the architecture, giving them a romantic mood. Many centuries before that, this was the Crete of the Minoans, the advanced Bronze Age civilization that flourished from 2700 to 1450 BC. Bali itself is on the site of the ancient Roman city of Astale. Astale (Ancient Greek: Άστάλη) was a Roman town of ancient Crete. According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, it was located on the north coast of Crete, 30 stadia from an unknown location Amphimatrion (Άμφιματρίον), probably meaning Amphimalion, and 300 stadia from Herakleion. It was the harbour of Axus; excavations have taken place at the site.

Bali is set around three small coves. The first has a very small pebble beach with several tavernas and a luxury hotel. The original (and cosy) village is in the second cove where you will find most of the shops, hotels and tavernas, another beach and a harbour with some modern boats and some kaiks. It's possible to rent a water bike (which cover about 30% of the space of the small beach there if no one wants to peddle) and explore the bay. Here you can book a day trip by boat to Rethimnon, Santorini or the "pirate island" of Gramvousa in the northwest of Crete. The third cove, known as Paradise Beach, is the best for swimming.


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