Matala Hippie Beach by bus from Heraklion

Sightseeing Lovers

Languages spoken: English, German, French

Duration: 10 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

The famous hippies Matala beach
Prehistoric caves

All about the trip

We reach the famous beach of Matala, 68 km southwest of Heraklion, one of the most popular tourist destinations of Crete, located close to Phaestus, the second largest palace of Minoan Civilization. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form of a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used this place as their harbor.

Nevertheless, for most people, Matala means only one thing: hippies. Back in the late 1960s - 1970s, this little town was a colony of the “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs. Many of them have stairs, beds, windows, suggesting that they were used as residences.

Here we will enjoy the crystal waters, the warm sun and lunch by the sea, while later we can explore the prehistoric caves, carved on the steep rocks of the area.

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What is included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off in hotels any place between Malia and Ammoudara
Multilingual tour guide
Transfers with air-conditioned bus

What is not included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off in hotels outside of the area between Malia and Ammoudara
Entry fee to Caves of Matala (€4)

Instructions

Pick-up time and location near your hotel will be specified to you after the booking. Please note that it may be up to several hours sooner than the actual tour start.

What to take with you?

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, swimsuit and a towel, camera and a bottle of water.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange pick-up and drop-off in hotels between Malia and Agia Pelagia. Please let us know during the booking of this activity your hotel name for pick-up and drop-off.

Final destination:

Your hotel between Malia and Agia Pelagia

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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