Matala Beach Crete Heraklion Area

Matala Beach is a world-renowned and visually dramatic coastal landmark situated on the southern coast of Crete featuring a landscape of golden sand and deep blue waters that are framed by high sandstone cliffs containing a series of prehistoric man-made caves in an environment that became a global symbol of the hippie movement in the 1960s and 70s providing a unique combination of archaeological significance and counter-culture history where the surrounding terrain is filled with vibrant shops and tavernas that maintain a nostalgic and social atmosphere while the massive rock formations provide a powerful and primeval backdrop to the shore which remains one of the most iconic and frequently visited natural sites on the entire island.