The Top 13 Caves in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου

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 … read more

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 … read more

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

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.

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 … read more

Definitely pack your bathing suit :) Great beach. The gorge itself is relatively short and not a real highlight!

Very well signposted way! Always follow the red dot!

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

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. … read more