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South Crete - Matala, Red Beach And Caves

Iraklio

Tour10 hGerman, English, French3.9 (14)
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After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large holes formed on the mountain. The rocks are holes with a Roman burial. In Matala you will have time for a refreshing dip in the water, eat something or just enjoy a drink on the beach. 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. Every summer thousands of people celebrating the Matala Beach Festival. Check out the option for the Matala Beach Festival. Be there to share the Love! ❤️

Tour information provided by Viator.

  • · Minimum 1 travelers
  • · Up to 15 travelers
  • · Adult required for booking

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Itinerary

Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 2 itinerary stops

Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, 🚲 bike, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.

  1. 1

    Matala

    discover the fishermans village, stroll around the shops, visit the caves or have a nice bath in the sea, spend time on the beach

    240 min
  2. 2

    Matala Beach

    Be a member of love, peace and happiness and share it at the Matala Beach Festival. The Matala Beach Festival takes place right on the beach – but eventually runs through the whole place. There are bands from the Greek and international music scene. The entrance to the area is free. The Matala Beach Festival includes events for children and adults. The concerts on the beach and the beach parties are certainly the highlight and suitable for all audiences. Timings and durations: You'll arrive at Matala around 6 p.m. without hustle and stucked into traffic since you go directly to the scene with the coach. Then you are free to go to explore the whole area. At midnight you are kindly requested to come back to the coach to ride back to the hotels with unforgettable memories. Events & Details 2 Concert stages (Main Stage / Cave – Square Stage ) More than 30 concerts Matala Street Painting Projekt The Craftsman Projekt Bar fascilities Familiy areas Camping project

    360 min

What's included

  • Liability insurance
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live tour guide
  • Experienced drivers

What's not included

  • Entrance fee to the caves of Matala

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tickets

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Tour options

Matala Beach Festival July 25

Duration: 9 hours: Enjoy the ride in an a/c modern bus to Matala without waiting in line of traffic. Take your time and celebrate with the world Pickup included

Tour in EN/FR/GE

Pickup included

Tour in Russian

Pickup included

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