Matala Caves
Exploring Phaistos Sailing Holidays area
No-one is actually certain when the caves of Matala were created. Current thinking is that they are Roman or Early Christian tombs. Some of the caves contain beds and windows revealing a different purpose: historians believe that some of them were used as homes long ago -and especially from “Flower Children”, who came to Matala. Hippies came to Matala and they found made homes in the caves. The caves are protected by the Archaeological Service and nobody is allowed to live or spend the night.
Navigational Aids
Agiofarango is situated within an imposing gorge that runs down to the sea and is a popular sport climbing venue in Crete. The climbing is situated on both sides of the gorge, which means that climbers can have sun or shadow no matter the season or time of the day.
The traditional cafenion of Sivas (cafe) is among the unique cafes in Greece. The walls are covered with Orthodox icons, proverbs, quotes and serenades.
Beach sands of the Libyan Sea, caution in entering the water as it is slippery and there are large slabs. On the beach with sun loungers etc.
Located after Kalamaki to Matala. On the south side of the beach is the archaeological site of Kommos.
The Matala beach is located 65 km southwest of Heraklion overlooking the Libyan Sea. The golden sand, clear water, rocks and mystic brings many visitors here.
Beautiful sandy beach on the Libyan Sea, very close to Matala beach. It is a nudist beach and you can reach there either by boat or 30 minutes walking on the path that starts in Matala.