Anopolis is a small picturesque village located just three kilometers south from Kato Gouves and almost 15 kilometres from downtown Heraklion. From the old village of Hersonisos to Anopolis the distance is about 16 kilometers.

One of the best beaches in Malia is Potamos beach which is very close to the main beach of Malia and just 300 metres from Malia Archaeological Site, the Minoan Palace of Malia