Matala Beach Tour: Explore Hippie History and Caves

Embark on a half-day trip to Matala Hippie Beach and Caves from Heraklion. Discover the history, crystal waters, and prehistoric caves of this famous beach, once a colony of the ‘flower children’.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Matala Beach - We reach the famous beach of Matala. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used the 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 \
What's Included
  • Professional guide in English and German
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off service included
  • Service areas: Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Gouves, Heraklion, Ammoudara, Ag Pelagia
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

We reach the famous beach of Matala. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used the 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…

Location
Matala Beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.