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kia81 Says: If you are bored of the beach of Matala, you can change and go to Kommos beach that is at 10 minutes by car. the beach is made by little grey pebbles and coarse sand and it's veeeeeery long with nice emerald green seawater and a high cliff on the left side.Another feature is...
The caves of Matala in the night
kia81 Says: In the night, when you go out for a walk after a good dinner, don't miss to have a look on the caves of Matala. In the night they are lightened by artificial lights and the effect is impressive!Very romantic!!
codrina Says: I really felt freedom while having my holiday in Matala...I guess the "flower-power" spirit is still there. People were so friendly and hospitable, food is absolutely great, the sea is splendid and the atmosphere is special.Don't miss Marinero Bar which is "the hottest place...
Skipka Says: These rocks are the main must see in Matala. There are holes that were the homes of people from the neolithic period where they hide when some enemy wanted to kill them :) and finally Matala became popular thanks the Hippie movement. Why? Hippies fond out that there is great...
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1 Review and 4 Opinions We stayed there for a week and it was great. Quiet, very clean, nice surroundings, very friendly...
Akuna Matata: Fresh seafood on the grill
danielledb Says: Fresh seafood right by the sea... This place is warm and welcoming, you hear the waves crashing and rolling, accompanied by a mellow reggae sound (mainly Marley & family), while waiter Kostas usually sings along, smiling and running around, bringing a positive vibe to the...
Taverna Sirtaki in Matala: Special atmosphere, interior and exterior :)
Skipka Says: This is the typical taverna with a great view on the Matala beach with its special atmosphere. It partly remains u something from the Greek Zorba or so... menu is written in more languages including Russian (what isn't that typical thought). There is a good homemade wine,...
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In Matala night life is very simple, but lively! there few bars/pubs and 1 sort of disco and they are all concentrated on the left part of the beach, on the rocks on the opposite side of the caves.
These pubs are small, colourfull, with all types of music (from raggae to disco, passing trough rock, punk etc...) and sometimes there is live music.
My favourite place was Rock Bar where they plays also Ramones, Iggy Pop, the Clash and the Police, some of my favourite groups.
There, me and my friends, spent one of the best night in Crete, we knew some locals (Dimitri and friends) and we had a lot of fun (and we got drunk together, I admit it...)
This is a picture of that night!
Dress Code: As you want...however not too smart!
Written Mar 4, 2008
Address: On the left part of the beach, on the rocks...
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KTEL Buses are airconditioned standard buses going from Heraklion to Matala directly, but there can occur that the driver will scream "Change buses" and then u will wait for a while for another bus going directly to Matala. But it is fun..believe me ...
Ticket from Heraklion to Matala costs around 6 Euro, Matala -Phaistos (Festos) just 1,50 Euro.
Updated Oct 3, 2003
Website: http://www.bus-service-crete-ktel.com/
Zupidakis Bakery: Bakery in Matala
Skipka Says: Bakery is stylish and offers great variety of local bread and cookies, cakes and additional goods such as water, ice cream etc .. Definitely you must try bread and thick cakes (white and chocolate one), small cookies, too. :)Even in Heraklion I didn't find better donuts or...
The shop in the centre of Matala near the Church: Something from the olive wood
Skipka Says: There u can buy tons of souvenirs but not craps ... handmade products from the ouzo to the home made caramels, olive wood stuff and cosmetics made from olive oil nd essences. As usually u can buy honey with wallnuts, fruits or almonds... simply go and see :) I always buy...
Evica Says: To meet sheep isn't that hard in Matala even if the place itself looks like touristic centre already.
Skipka Says: This is the Matala Beach Dog who lives here. He is so cute and always wants to play but be careful when playing :) when I was walking he tried to bite my feet :) so u can imagine how fast my walking was :)
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People if u think that Matala Beach is such a large piece of beach, forget it. It just seems like that on pictures. When I first saw the beach I thought I am in Liliput's land :) But even if it isn't that big, it is wonderful!
Updated Sep 30, 2003
Really a piece of forgotten paradise
Skipka Says: The Red Beach is situated just around 20-30 minutes from Matala. U should follow the arrow there but don't be shocked when you will come to the rock :) u must climb it and then climb the small one again and u will see the wonderful view of The Red Beach. It is relatively...
Skipka Says: The Red Beach is for naturist and people who likes wild beaches without all taverns and facilities in big tourist centres so take a sun umbrella with u or hire it on the beach for 2 Euro.
Evica Says: If you will climb Matala rock at the back of the village u will see the whole area from a bird's view, really unique experience. There are signs of history even here on the top, probably here was the tower or so ...
Phaistos 15 km away from Matala
Evica Says: By bus u can easily reach the second most important Minoian palace on Crete. Ruler was brother of Knossos king and there are similar or even the same structure of place such as in Knossos. Take bus from Matala, it§s just around 10-15 minutes and costs 1,50 Euro.
Skipka Says: As the rock itself is very easy to curve in, it was the best choice for people in the past to settle there. On the other side they used this holes in the rock as a buried place. Matala itself is full of such caves and they are in perfect condition, just time to time t here...
Skipka Says: If you like bird's view then you need to climb up some hills right behind Matala. The best is this one because there is probably strategic place. When u look down u see whole Matala with its bay and beach, on the right can be seen other beach called Komos and nearby villages...
Skipka Says: Matala beach is relatively small but right near the village. So those who are lazy potatoes should stay here :) The beach got the blue flag what means it is one of the best but honestly, sometimes it is not that clean as you should expect. But the water is crystal clear......
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My "welcome to Matala" is worth to mention here. After arrival to Heraklion Airport I jumped to the taxi and headed for Matala. I see, people gave me advice not to take a taxi from airport...but.......
The turquoise blue sea, and the red disk of the sun which sets in the evening create a hue of colors that evoke novel emotions. On the sandy beach is written by a fisherman: "Today is life, tomorrow...
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