Definitely worth the walk from Matala, but: flip flops are a bad choice for your feet, that's true! 25 min, as a nice "Matalan woman" told us, is not really true - at least not with flip flops 🤣... At the "Red Beach" there is a nudist area, but you can also use it with textiles. For the way back, it is advisable to drink a "Best Mojito from the World" (9.50 €), according to Jannis/Yannis. The way back is definitely easier, but not with flip flops 🤣... Have fun!

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RunnersHigh

May 24, 2025

Running

From here you have a good view of the Red Beach

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Michael

October 5, 2020

Hiking

The bar operator is very rude

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