Beach of Matala

Above the beach at Matala, on the south coast of Crete, are a number of caves carved into the cliffside. During the Roman rule of Crete, the caves housed tombs. In the 1960s, the by-then empty caves hosted hippies who used them to camp out in. Matala still has a slight counter-culture feel to it.

Matala is located 68km southwest of Heraklion, where the plain Messara meets Asteroussia Mountains. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Crete and certainly the most famous beach of south Heraklion prefecture. It is famous for the carved caves in the rocks and the hippies of the ‘70s. It is located close to Phaestus, the second largest palace of the Minoan civilization. Matala served as a port of Phaestus, and on the Roman Times, it became a port of Gortyn.

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Roman Caves

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Roman Caves during your travels in Matala. Wander the beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

Caves of Matala

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You can find out about the history of Matala with a trip to Caves of Matala. Wander the beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Red Beach

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Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Red Beach during your travels in Faistos? Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Church of Our Lady

After visiting Church of Our Lady, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Faistos. Wander the beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

Matala Caves

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Matala Caves during your travels in Faistos. Wander the beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Monastery Odigitria

You can learn about the history of Faistos with a visit to Monastery Odigitria. Discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.

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