Where in Crete is Matala?
Matala (Greek: Μάταλα) is a village located 75 km south-west of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Matala is part of the community of Pitsidia within the municipal unit of Tympaki, Faistos municipality, Heraklion regional unit.
Is Matala Crete worth visiting?
A visit to Matala is one of those things that every travel book will say that you have to do when visiting Crete. The place is really beautiful, and even just one day spent there is enough to feel its vibe and connect with the hippie side of Crete.
Is Matala beach Sandy?
The beach itself is a sand/stone beach. Definitely worth a visit as it is one of cretes most beautiful beaches.
In which country are the Matala caves located?
Matala on the Greek island of Crete has become famous for the artificial caves, carved into the rocks. Tombs found in the caves date from Greek, Roman and Early Christian times. During the 70’s the caves were hosting an international hippie community.
On which island are the Matala caves situated?
Matala Crete is located in the Southern part of the Greek island and has a long history dating back to the Neolithic times. It is believed that the Matala Caves were originally used as tombs during Roman occupation over 2,000 years ago.
Is Crete or Santorini better?
Crete has more small traditional (non-touristy) villages. Santorini is more romantic and better suited to a honeymoon. Santorini has better and more unique luxury hotels. Both Santorini and Crete have a longer tourism season than most Greek islands.
Is Crete cheaper than Mykonos?
Mykonos = better nightlife, nicer restaurants, more fun for singles but more expensive, fewer flights, kind of a hassle with the ferry… Crete = better weather, more flights, cheaper overall but harder to pick a location, perhaps a bit too family or worse really trashy.
How do I get from Heraklion to Matala beach?
The quickest way to get from Heraklion to Mátala (Station) is to taxi which costs €55 – €70 and takes 55 min. Is there a direct bus between Heraklion and Mátala (Station)? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heraklion and arriving at Matala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day.
How long is flight from Crete to Athens?
55 min
Cheap Flight & Ticket Information from Crete to Athens
| Average Flight Time | 55 min |
|---|---|
| Departure Airport | Heraklion International Airport |
| Destination Airport | Athens International Airport |
| Direct Airline | Aegean Airlines, Ellinair, Olympic Air, Sky Express, Tri-MG Intra Asia Airlines, Volotea |
| Minimum Round-Trip Ticket Price* | $52 |
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