Matala

Matala is like a golden mean, although it is not located in the center of Crete , but on its southern coast. Not as commercialized as the resorts of the north, and at the same time not as unspoiled as the undiscovered towns of the south, it seems to suit the diverse tourist tastes perfectly. It is enough to be there in the high season to see how popular this small fishing village is. It attracts visitors with its unspoiled surroundings, a beautiful beach with hollow caves and nostalgia for the hippie culture that reigned in it in the 1960s and 1970s. The climate of those times had faded over the years. However, it comes alive once a year, on one of the weekends in June, during the Matala Beach Festival.

Matala, Greece - © Brate

For whom?

Matala is a great place for people who would like to see the less known and more unspoiled face of Crete. There you will combine relaxation on the sand with sightseeing and sports. Do you like lazing by the sea? You will quickly succumb to the idyllic atmosphere of the beach in Matala, and in the event of a surge of energy, you will be able to try some water sports. Unless you prefer land-based activity. In this situation, be sure to go trekking in the nearby mountains. You can also go to Matala with sightseeing in mind. Amazing discoveries await you in its vicinity.

Crete island

Due to its size, we have divided Crete into several smaller parts. You will find descriptions of each of them when you visit Rethymno , Chania , Laguna Balos , Elafonisi , Heraklion , Matala.