We reach the famous beach of Matala. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used the place as their harbor. Nevertheless, for most people, Matala means only one thing: hippies. Back in the late 1960s - 1970s, this little town was a colony of the “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs. Here we will enjoy the crystal waters, the warm sun and lunch by the sea, while later we can explore the prehistoric caves, carved on the steep rocks of the area.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional guide English, German
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop off Malia,Stalis,Hersonisos,Anissaras,Gouves,Heraklion,Ammoudara,Ag Pelagia
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Personal expenses
Pickup Locations
1. Galini Apartments
2. Athena Apartments
3. Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
4. Windmill Apartments
5. Pela Sofia
6. Andys Plaza
7. Lili Hotel
8. High Beach White
9. Miramare Hotel
10. Ariadne Beach Hotel
11. Alai Crete
12. Anemi Hotel
13. Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
14. Hotel Oassis
15. Hotel Irini
16. Stelios Apartments
17. Carolina Mare
18. Hotel Ilios
19. Sweet Memory Apartments
20. Creta Sun Hotel Studios
Additional Info: ▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off from Malia , Stalis ,Hersonisos , Anissaras , Analypsi , Gouves , Gournes , Heraklion , Ammoudara , Agia Pelagia / Lygaria , Fodele and Sisi
Itinerary
1
Matala Beach
We reach the famous beach of Matala. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used the place as their harbor. Nevertheless, for most people, Matala means only one thing: hippies. Back in the late 1960s - 1970s, this little town was a colony of the “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs. Here we will enjoy the crystal waters, the warm sun and lunch by the sea, while later we can explore the prehistoric caves, carved on the steep rocks of the area.
Duration: 6 hours
2
Matala Caves
We reach the famous beach of Matala. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used the place as their harbor. Nevertheless, for most people, Matala means only one thing: hippies. Back in the late 1960s - 1970s, this little town was a colony of the “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs. Here we will enjoy the crystal waters, the warm sun and lunch by the sea, while later we can explore the prehistoric caves, carved on the steep rocks of the area.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
