From Heraklion: Day Trip to Matala Hippie Beach and Caves Pickup from Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Analipsi, and Gouves
ID: GYG399970-O-727174
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the famous beach of Matala, where the mythological Zeus, took the form of a bull on this guided day trip from Heraklion. Have free time to enjoy the sun and the sea or explore the caves.
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 “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs. Here we will enjoy the crystal waters, the warm sun and lunch by the sea, while later we can explore the prehistoric caves, carved on thesteep rocks of the area.
11:00 Arrival at Matala – free time
15:00 Departure from Matala
16:15 Arrival in Heraklion
Route: 90 km
Duration: app. 8 hours
Extras: Entrance Caves Matala (optional): 2,00 €
Pick up
Malia: 08:30
Stalis: 08:35
Hersonisos: 08:45
Anissaras: 08:55
Analipsi: 09:10
Gouves: 09:20
Gournes: 09:30
Kokkini Hani: 09:30
Karteros: 09:35
Heraklion: 09:45
Ammoudara: 09:55
Highlights
- Have free time to swim at the famous hippie beach of Matala
- Spend some time exploring the charm of the colorful town
- Visit the caves of Matala which were once used as Roman tombs
- Soak up some sun on the beach before heading back to Heraklion
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
