32 kilometers far from Rethymnon at the East, one kilometer off the National Road to Heraklion, within a small cove with several beaches and a fascinating environment, it is found Bali a tourist resort with approximately 350 permanent residents.

It is worth visiting the Atali Monastery (or Bali Monastery), some 5 kilometers far from Bali at the South; the view from here is magnificent. It is dedicated to Aghios Ioannis (St. John) and dates back to the 17 th century.

If you drive eastwards, don't miss to stop at the scenic village of Sisses, on the National Road to Heraklion, at a distance of 13 kilometers far from Bali.

Three local feasts ("panighyri") take place at the area; one on the feast of Holy Trinity in June, the other on the 15 th of August at the church of Panaghia Charakiani and the third at the Atali Monastery in honor of St. John, on August 29 th .

Accommodation is plenty at Bali: several hotels of all categories, studios, apartments and rooms to let are available. At the taverns and restaurants around you will find delicious food.

Access from Rethymnon is easy enough, as public buses run very frequently; taxi