Matala Beach & Caves
Sandy bay overlooked by cliffs honeycombed with ancient caves.
Sandy beaches · Phaistos












Don't miss this highlight and capture the South of Crete. Walk in the footsteps of the hermits and find your peace of mind when an extensive bath in one of the most stunning beaches of the South coast of the Libyan Sea. A wonderful combination of history, nature, hiking, swimming and a romantic sunset on the famous beach of Matala. Once a hippie and back.
Sandy bay overlooked by cliffs honeycombed with ancient caves.
Sandy beaches · Phaistos
Seaside village with cliff caves, once the port of Phaistos.
All villages & towns · Phaistos
A wild beach of reddish sand behind the cliffs of Matala, reached by a short hike.
Secluded coves · Phaistos
A Minoan harbour on Kommos beach.
Archaeological sites · Phaistos
Two kilometres of golden sand and dunes next to an ancient Minoan harbour.
Sandy beaches · Phaistos
Village between Matala and Kommos beach.
All villages & towns · Phaistos
A 2.5 km sandy beach on the Messara bay with simple rooms and seaside tavernas.
Sandy beaches · Phaistos
A secluded beach at the end of a small canyon, big rocks make it look like a lagoon.
Secluded coves · Phaistos
A fortified monastery in the Asterousia.
Churches & monasteries · Phaistos
A pretty village near Matala.
All villages & towns · Phaistos
The longest, quietest beach on the Messara bay, flat sand and a wetland behind it.
Secluded coves · Phaistos
A round Minoan tomb near Kamilari.
Archaeological sites · Phaistos
A short gorge with palms leading to a hidden beach.
Gorges · Phaistos
A tiny, isolated pebble beach in a gorge, calm water and total silence.
Secluded coves · Phaistos
Short gorge walk ending at a pebble beach, a chapel and a natural rock arch.
Gorges · Phaistos
Discover the world of herbs and have a look to all exotic herbs, spices and excellent teas.
20 minutes · Admission includedThe monastery is situated above, the direction to the gorge of Agia Farango and plays a big roll concerning the occupation of the Turks in the 19th century.
40 minutes · Admission includedA leger walk to the cristal clear water beach through the George of the Hermits
2 hours · Admission includedWalk through the village. Traditional sun set diner in a Cretan Traditional Restaurant runs by a Cretan Family
2 hours · Admission includedPick up from the hotel / main road from Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Heraklion, Ammoudara + Agia Pelagia
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