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RunnersHigh
May 24, 2025
Running
Very nice little beach with great view of the hippie caves
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Peter
February 1, 2026
Hiking
Matala, in the south of Crete, Greece's largest island, is a mystical place. Legend has it that Zeus, the father of the gods, rose from the sea here in the …
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February 1, 2026
Hiking
Matala is a small village in the south of the Greek island of Crete, which you can reach after a roughly 1.5-hour drive from the island's capital, Heraklion. If you're traveling on the largest of the Greek islands, Matala makes a wonderful stop on your tour. Besides the world-famous hippie caves, Matala also boasts a beautiful beach and typical Greek tavernas where you can relax and enjoy the end of the day. A visit is definitely worthwhile! Here you can book tickets for a day trip to southern Crete – including Matala.
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