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Half Day Trip To Matala Hippie Beach And Caves From Heraklion
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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.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
Experience operator
PLATANOS TOURS
GR
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 2 itinerary stops
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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.
360 min - 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.
60 min
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop off Malia,Stalis,Hersonisos,Anissaras,Gouves,Heraklion,Ammoudara,Ag Pelagia
- Professional guide English, German and French
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Good to know
- 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
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Pickup from Heraklion
Pick up: Pickup from Heraklion and Ammoudara Pickup included
From €39
Pick up from Sissi
Pick up from Sissi Pickup included
From €39
Pickup from Malia, Stalis
Pickup: Pickup from Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Analipsi, and Gouves Pickup included
From €39
Pickup from Agia Pelagia
Pick up: Pickup from Agia Pelagia, Lygaria and Fodele Pickup included
From €39
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