Shopping is easy, as Stalis Crete has a reasonable selection of shops to supply most of your needs.
If you wish to travel a little further afield, then there is always the excellent bus service, or if you wish to travel more independently, you can find plenty of places to hire a car or cycle, but remember to shop around, as prices can differ enormously. When you find a good price, don't be afraid to try and negotiate an even lower one, as this is a very competitive market and they may not wish to loose your custom.
Stalis offers a wide range of accommodations in all kind of categories.
Stalis has good public transport connections to visit the other resorts along this stretch of
Crete coast like Hersonissos, which is another established busy and cosmopolitan beach and party resort. The town mini train visits neighbouring Malia.
Stalis is backed by the rugged Dikti Mountains. The immediate surroundings inland are pretty, with agricultural land supporting fruit and olive plantations. Other worthwhile favourite holiday excursions are boat trips to the beautiful island of
Santorini and the fortress on Spinalonga Island, the Minoan Palace at
Knossos and the traditional
Crete villages of the Lassithi region.