Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion, Greece
The world's best collection of Minoan art, from frescoes to the Phaistos Disc.
Beach · Greece · Crete
Matala Beach
A sheltered beach with cave dwellings carved into the cliff beside it.
about 3 h
For storytellers
Why Matala Beach matters
Matala is a small bay with golden sand, and cliffs carved with caves that were used by people through history. In the 1960s it became known as a hippie hangout. Today it is a relaxed beach village with tavernas. Swim in the afternoon, then stay for the sunset.
Talking points
- Caves in the cliff have a long history of use.
- The village has a 1960s counterculture legacy.
- Sunsets over the bay are popular.
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