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Overview
- Duration:6 hours 0 minutes
- Travelers:10 - 62 guests
- Tour Type:Group tour
~Enjoy a guided day trip to South Crete from Heraklion. Explore , relax and be a hippie for a day in the rhythm of the colorful landscape of the village of Matala that spreads out before you ~
Matala, a safe natural harbor, 65 kilometers from Heraklion, on the Bay of Messara, blessed with a gently sweeping sandy beach, where Zeus swam ashore in the guise of a bull with Europa on his back. The beach is 250m long and 45m wide.
Matala has something for everyone. It has become a popular tourist destination but still retains the character of a quiet fishing village. it started at the beginning of the 20th-century, and goes back to the lifestyle of the hippies of the 60’s and 70's lives on. Matala hippies’ history relives during the 3 days Matala beach festival, every June since 2011. Half beach is fringed by tamarisk trees, leading the eye on to impressive formations of sandstone rock cliffs with their famous caves, creating one of the most unusual beachscapes on the island.
There have been many pages of history here. Nobody knows quite who started caves but it seems that they were first hollowed out as Roman or early Christian tombs. There are other ruins at the eastern end of the village and in the clear waters of Messara Bay there are ancient ruins to be seen in the depths.
Matala it is one of just over 400 beaches in Greece that have been awarded a Blue Flag. This exclusive eco-label is given to beaches that offer cleanliness and safe bathing areas and has strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental management and safety. There is a lifeguard and first aid facilities, as well as toilets and showers.
The beaches of Matala, come under Natura 2000, a European Union network of nature protection.
What you should bring :
Passport or ID card ( age verification for the Entry fee of the caves )
Comfortable shoes
Hat
Swimsuit
Change of clothes
Towel
Camera
Snacks & water
Sunscreen
Beachwear
Breathable clothing
Not allowed :
High-heeled shoes
Pets
Non-folding strollers
Alcohol and drugs
Unaccompanied minors
Electric wheelchairs
Not suitable for :
People with mobility problems
People with heart problems
Non foldable Wheelchair users
People with high blood pressure
People who experience nausea on road-trips
Returning time : 16:00p.m. - 17:00p.m.
Important notes:
The activity organizer is not responsible for weather conditions or traffic.
Matala, a safe natural harbor, 65 kilometers from Heraklion, on the Bay of Messara, blessed with a gently sweeping sandy beach, where Zeus swam ashore in the guise of a bull with Europa on his back. The beach is 250m long and 45m wide.
Matala has something for everyone. It has become a popular tourist destination but still retains the character of a quiet fishing village. it started at the beginning of the 20th-century, and goes back to the lifestyle of the hippies of the 60’s and 70's lives on. Matala hippies’ history relives during the 3 days Matala beach festival, every June since 2011. Half beach is fringed by tamarisk trees, leading the eye on to impressive formations of sandstone rock cliffs with their famous caves, creating one of the most unusual beachscapes on the island.
There have been many pages of history here. Nobody knows quite who started caves but it seems that they were first hollowed out as Roman or early Christian tombs. There are other ruins at the eastern end of the village and in the clear waters of Messara Bay there are ancient ruins to be seen in the depths.
Matala it is one of just over 400 beaches in Greece that have been awarded a Blue Flag. This exclusive eco-label is given to beaches that offer cleanliness and safe bathing areas and has strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental management and safety. There is a lifeguard and first aid facilities, as well as toilets and showers.
The beaches of Matala, come under Natura 2000, a European Union network of nature protection.
What you should bring :
Passport or ID card ( age verification for the Entry fee of the caves )
Comfortable shoes
Hat
Swimsuit
Change of clothes
Towel
Camera
Snacks & water
Sunscreen
Beachwear
Breathable clothing
Not allowed :
High-heeled shoes
Pets
Non-folding strollers
Alcohol and drugs
Unaccompanied minors
Electric wheelchairs
Not suitable for :
People with mobility problems
People with heart problems
Non foldable Wheelchair users
People with high blood pressure
People who experience nausea on road-trips
Returning time : 16:00p.m. - 17:00p.m.
Important notes:
The activity organizer is not responsible for weather conditions or traffic.
Highlights
- Swim in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea or sunbathe.
- Buy a ticket to see the caves where hippies once lived in Matala.
- Explore the hippie village.
- Walk on the red beach and check out the latest hippies
Includes/Excludes
- Transportation by modern, fully air-conditioned bus.
- Local specialized escort guiding in English .
- Approximately 3 hours visit to the village of Matala (including free time).
- Food, snacks and drinks.
- Entrance to the caves 4€ per person (optional visit)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the program as included
Itinerary
Expand allArrival at Matala Village
Short walking tour in the village
Deparure from Matala
Tour maps
Open in Google MapsHippie's beach – Matala
From €42.00 • 6
From
€42.00
per adult
€21.00
per child (3-9 years)
Start time
10:20
Duration
6 hours
Early bird
Book 30+ days ahead: 10% off
Last minute
Book within 3 days: 15% off
Toddlers
0-2 years are free of charge
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