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The Top 15 Caves in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου

Looking to visit a cave in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου’s 15

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

Matala Caves

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A touch of the flair of the former hippie culture through Mátala still blows a bit. In the 60s, many hippies from all over the world settled here and populated …

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Matala Cave Dwellings

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In the Neolithic period, numerous dwelling caves were dug into the soft, porous rock of the bay, which were used as burial sites during the Roman occupation of Crete. To …

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Trachoulas Beach

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The beautiful sandy beach is much larger than you would expect after the short hike through the gorge. However, it does not offer a lot of shade, so you should …

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Entrance to the Cave of St. Paraskevi

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The entrance is located behind some trees. A paved path leads to it. An uneven path then leads down. Attention, it can be smooth.

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Panagia Cave Church of Martsalos

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The cave church of Panagia - to reach via a well-developed staircase.
Christian hermits lived in the surrounding caves until the beginning of the 20th century.

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Goumenospilio Cave

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Going towards the sea, the entrance to the cave is on the left, about 100 meters after the chapel of Agios Antonios. It is a small hole in the rock …

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Hippie Culture in Matala

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great beach with caves in the rock face

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Cave Church of Agios Antonios

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Very well signposted way! Always follow the red dot!

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Matala Hippie Cave

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Was there in spring and couldn't find any more busy caves. The entrance to the caves was also locked.

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Kamares Cave

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After a demanding climb to the cult site of the Minoans to the Kamara cave, you will be rewarded with a great view of the sea and the Messara plain. …

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