November is Malia is the beginning of the winter and the main tourism season has come to an end.
As such, you may find many of the main tourist attractions, hotels and resorts closed for the winter.
However, it will also be possible to find cheaper deals on accommodation, with many hotels offering out-of-season rates.
The weather starts to get cooler now and much wetter since winter time is the rainy season on Crete.
Visitors can still enjoy a trip at this time, but it is essential to find accommodation that offers heating as the night time temperatures begin to get really cool.
As the winter season begins in Malia, the flow of tourists comes to a virtual stop. Visitors venturing to Crete at this time of the year can expect to have the island mostly to themselves.
November is the perfect time for exploring the island by taking walking day tours. The nearby Troodos Mountain range offers both hiking and walking trails that will suit people of all ages and physical fitness.
There are a number of guided tours through the various ancient ruins in the area or visitors can choose to go exploring on their own. There are numerous hiking and climbing trails in the area around Malia.
The Golden Bay Hotel is a popular hotel that offers a great, central location for low prices that will suit any budget. The hotel also has spa facilities and can arrange tours and excursions for its guests.
