Matala Beach

Matala, Crete · 🇬🇷 Greece

A golden bay walled by honeycomb cliffs of Roman-era caves, once a famous 1960s hippie commune on Crete's south coast.

Sea temperature

~25°C in the warm season

Water

Clear blue

Sand

Golden sand

Swimming

Clear and gently shelving

Best time to visit

May-Oct

Setting

A bay walled by soft cliffs riddled with ancient caves, a 1960s hippie haven

Beach type

Exotic sands

Region

Europe

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