Matala beach
Greece /
Iraklion /
Timbakion /
World
/ Greece
/ Iraklion
/ Timbakion
, 8 km from center (Τυμπάκιον)
World / Greece / Kriti
beach
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Matala is located at the exit of a small valley, which forms a large enclosed bay with nice view to the islands of Paximadia.The bay is a beautiful long sandy beach, 300 m long, with fine gravel and crystal clear deep water. Moreover, the seabed is quite rocky in some places and the waves, due to frequent westerly winds, are very large and amazing. Furthermore, there is a huge cave on the north part of the beach, from the top of which some "crazy" people splash in the water. The beach is very well organized with umbrellas, toilets, showers, lifeguard, first aids, beach volley courts, snack bars, water sports, excursion boats, etc. Around Matala you will find many options for accommodation, entertainment and eating. Also, a large part of the beach is covered by tamarisk trees, where you can find shade. In the evenings, the bars on the beach are full with many people, both locals and foreigners. Especially in June, the internationally renowned Matala Festival takes place.
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Coordinates: 34°59'37"N 24°44'56"E
- Matala 0.6 km
- Katalyki beach 10 km
- Agios Pavlos 22 km
- Ammoudara beach 48 km
- Τsoutsouros 48 km
- Perissa beach 165 km
- Eristos 285 km
- Prasonisi 290 km
- Mavros Kavos beach 296 km
- Beach Plimmyri 299 km
- Ancient caves – Roman tombs 0.2 km
- Midway Retreat 0.5 km
- Kommos 2.2 km
- Martsalo Gorge 7.1 km
- Cape Lithino 7.3 km
- Agiofarago Gorge 7.5 km
- Messara Gulf 8.5 km
- Messara Plain 20 km
- Crete 38 km
- Peripheral unit of Heraklion 40 km