Εύκολες πεζοπορίες και περίπατοι στο Δυτικά Αστερούσια - Αγιοφάραγγο Του Δήμου Μοιρών

It's just a short 20-minute walk from Matala to Kokkinos Ammos, better known as Red Beach. On the way to this picturesque, tranquil beach, you'll pass several caves, some of which are even inhabited during the summer. However, the exact location of the best "apartments" outside the village remains a closely guarded secret...

When Zeus, in the form of a white bull, seduced Princess Europa, he crossed the sea and brought her to the beach of Matala. There he transformed himself into an eagle and flew her to Gortys, where he had sex with her.

Matala was once a fishing village. In the 1960s, the caves were occupied by hippies[1] who were later evicted by the church and the military junta. Today, Matala is a popular tourist destination, relying on bus tours and summer visitors. There are many gift shops and bars. Matala's hippie history is celebrated during the three-day Matala Beach Festival, which has been held every June since 2011.

The artificial caves in the cliffs of Matala Bay were created in the Neolithic period. During the Minoan era, Matala was the port of Phaistos. In 220 BC, Matala was occupied by the Gortynians, and during the Roman period, it became the port of Gortys. It is thought that the caves once served as tombs, but it is more likely that they were used as dwellings due to their size (corpses don't require much space to move around). One of the caves is called "Brutospeliana" because, according to legend, it was frequented by the Roman general Brutus.

Matala (Greek: Μάταλα) is a village located 75 km southwest of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Matala belongs to the municipality of Pitsidia within the municipal unit of Tympaki, municipality of Faistos, Heraklion region.

Great for fortifying yourself before, after or during a hike.

Many fossils can be found at this location. "You also have a beautiful view here in the evening!"

Wish it is and