Matala – The Crete Traveler

Hippies Beach – Matala Tour From Heraklion

/ July 13, 2026

Matala is one of those places that’s hard to explain until you see it. This is the famous Crete hippies […]

/ June 24, 2026

One stretch of coastline, two very different vibes, and time to actually enjoy both. This half-day trip takes you from

/ June 23, 2026

Two legends in one day: hippies and ruins. This trip ties together the ancient world at Gortyn (Gortys) and the

/ June 22, 2026

Matala has the rare mix of beach day and history snack. I love the 1960s hippie cave setting and the

/ June 21, 2026

Three Cretan stops, one smooth day. This tour strings together Agia Galini’s laid-back alleys, Matala’s famous caves, and the quirky

/ June 18, 2026

Cretan roads, then a gorge beach. This Matala Agiofarago Gorge guided Jeep safari stitches together vineyards, heritage stops, and an

/ June 12, 2026

Samaria Gorge is one of Crete’s best day hikes. You start high on the Omalos Plateau, walk through Samaria National

/ June 4, 2026

Matala and monastic calm in one day. This guided South Crete trip pairs Matala free time on the Libyan Sea