- Matala Beach - Matala is a seaside village located 75 km south-west of Heraklion. It’s famous for its caves, which form the backdrop to an excellent beach. These artificial caves were created in the Neolithic Age and were initially used as tombs. Up to the 60s, when only two or three houses were in Matala, German and English hippies \’discovered\’ Matala, living in the caves barely 10m from the sea. Now Matala is a small village living mainly from tourism. It is ideal for those who want to spend their holidays near lovely beaches, large archaeological sites and many villages which retain their traditional atmosphere.
- Private transportation
- Local tour leader (English and German speaking)
- Public liability insurance
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs on the bus, USB charging ports in bus
- Greek coffee offer in a traditional kafenion
- Sandwiches, Cretan kalitsounia in a snack box
- Umbrellas for the beach
- Cold soft drinks, beer, wine, bottled water
Experience an exclusive guide for parties of either 6 or 12 explorers! We’ll journey to the south-east to the charming town of Spili. Pause for an hour to soak in the sights of a stone water feature, bubbling springs, and sacred sites adorned with stunning murals. We then move on to Matala where you’ll have the opportunity to soak up the atmosphere of a tiny village, which in the 60s was a magnet for an international community of roving hippies. They were attracted by the ready-to-occupy caves, a place to express their individuality, celebrate free love, and nurture their creativity. The aura of liberation, the splendid beach, the inviting bay, and the cerulean waters create the quintessential hippie setting. The breath-taking panoramas and unique Mediterranean terrain, coupled with refreshing dips in the crystal-clear sea, will be the highlights of your island getaway! The homeward journey includes a pause at popular Lake Kournas, home to a multitude of stores and tavernas, offering a spectacular view of the White Mountains mirrored in the azure lake.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
