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Hippie Vibes at Matala Beach From Heraklion

By MTM TOURISM GREECE
Free cancellation available
Price is £30 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover Matala’s legendary caves and crystal-clear waters.
  • A perfect blend of beach time, culture, and hippie history.
  • Relax on a BlueFlag beach in one of Crete’s most iconic spot
  • Swim, explore, and enjoy authentic village life by the sea.
  • A classic Cretan experience in a protected natural paradise.

Activity location

  • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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Hippie Vibes at Matala Beach From Heraklion
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£30.33 x 1 Adult£30.33
Total
Price is £30.33
Until Thu, 30 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transfer from Heraklion hotels.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional tour escort.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free time to explore Matala Beach and its famous caves.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to beach facilities: showers, toilets, and lifeguards.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks at cafés or tavernas in Matala.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses and souvenirs.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to the caves ( 4 euro per person).

Know before you book

  • The excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Some areas, such as the caves and cliffs, may be difficult to access for those with limited mobility.
  • Guests should be able to walk on uneven surfaces, including sand and rocky paths near the caves.
  • This experience involves light walking and climbing stairs to access some caves.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Discover one of Crete’s most iconic and atmospheric beaches on this relaxing half-day trip to Matala Beach, located on the beautiful Bay of Messara, around 65 km from Heraklion.

Once a quiet fishing village, Matala became world-famous in the 1960s and 70s as a gathering place for hippies, artists, and free spirits. Today, it still retains its bohemian charm, with colourful streets, seaside tavernas, and a laid-back vibe that makes it truly unique.

The beach itself is a Blue Flag awarded sandy bay, framed by impressive sandstone cliffs carved with mysterious caves, believed to have been used as Roman or early Christian tombs. Half of the beach is shaded by tamarisk trees, offering a perfect balance of sun and shade.

Enjoy free time to swim in the crystal-clear waters, relax on the golden sand, explore the famous caves, or stroll through the village. With lifeguards, showers, toilets, beach sports, and family-friendly facilities, Matala offers the perfect mix of history, nature, and leisure — all in a protected Natura 2000 area.

A true Crete classic, Matala is not just a beach — it’s an experience

Location

Activity location

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    Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece