Bali (the word "bali" means honey) is a village on the north coast of Crete, about 32 km. East of Rethymnon and 50 km. From Heraklion which has become a tourist resort. It belongs to the Municipality of Mylopotamos region Crete (Kallikratis program). From 1999 to 2010 according to the then-administrative division of Greece belonged to the municipality of Geropotamos coast. Formerly belonged to the prefecture of Rethymno. Venetians named Atali, from the ancient name was Astali. There is also the Monastery Atali nearby that keeps the medieval name of the place. It is built on an elevated small peninsula, so overlooks the bay and the sea. Formerly fishing village and today is an important tourist center with hotels and apartments. Bali has a harbor, nice taverns and sandy island.