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Bali (Crete)

Village in Greece

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Overview

Bali (Greek: Μπαλί) is in Rethymno Prefecture on the island of Crete in Greece. It has several beaches of varying size and countless hotels and apartment complexes.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat1 place

Posto Café Snack Bar
Serves hot and cold meals and drinks, and has both an Internet-enabled PC and Wi-Fi. Has vegetarian options, and the menu is written in several languages. The staff speak many languages. It is covered, so the entire restaurant is shaded from the sun.
Directions
In the middle of the harbour

Getting there and around

Getting there

Heraklion and Rethemnon both have ports and Heraklion has an airport. You can get from these towns to Balí by bus or taxi from there.

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Getting around

Using a taxi isn't very practical for short trips, since they must be ordered from Rethemnon or Irakleo. Use the little train if possible if you want to avoid walking when the sun is too bright.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

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UnderstandBalí is not named after the Indonesian island.

Get inHeraklion and Rethemnon both have ports and Heraklion has an airport. You can get from these towns to Balí by bus or taxi from there.

Get aroundUsing a taxi isn't very practical for short trips, since they must be ordered from Rethemnon or Irakleo. Use the little train if possible if you want to avoid walking when the sun is too bright.

BuyThere are lots of "tourist shops" all over the village that sell souvenirs, food and beach-stuff. Go to the bigger towns Heraklion and Rethemnon for all other shopping.

EatDon't expect all bars/restaurants to accept credit cards. There is an ATM on the road up from town (Between the doctor's office and Mythos restaurant), so withdraw before you dine.

DrinkDon't come to Balí for the wild parties that last all night long as they don't seem to exist. There are other destinations (and other Greek islands) that have a more happening party scene.

SleepAthina apartments (+30 2834094230) has relatively large apartments. They are simple, but new and spotlessly clean and all rooms has a patio or veranda with chairs and a table and clock radio in the room.

Stay safeThe local police seem to have a very low profile, probably since there seems to be very little crime in the area -unless you count traffic offences.

CopeIf you don't like air-conditioning, bringing or buying a fan if you stay in the middle of summer is recommended. You can get a small desk-fan in Rethemnon for as little as €13.

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