{"id":13031,"date":"2023-07-21T16:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T14:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/"},"modified":"2023-07-27T18:36:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T16:36:45","slug":"visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/","title":{"rendered":"What can you see in Matala, Crete&#8217;s legendary hippie village?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#Where_is_the_beach_of_Matala_in_Crete\" >Where is the beach of Matala in Crete?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#How_to_get_to_Matala_Crete\" >How to get to Matala Crete?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#By_bus\" >By bus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#On_excursion\" >On excursion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#By_Car\" >By Car<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#Hotel_Matala_where_to_sleep_in_2023\" >Hotel Matala: where to sleep in 2023?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#Book_a_hotel\" >Book a hotel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#Our_favorite_Aphrodite_Luxury_Accomodation_and_its_sea_view\" >Our favorite: Aphrodite Luxury Accomodation and its sea view!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#What_to_do_in_Matala_in_2023_Our_to_4\" >What to do in Matala in 2023? Our to 4<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#1_Swimming_at_Matala_Beach\" >1. Swimming at Matala Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#2_Visit_the_caves_of_Matala_Crete\" >2. Visit the caves of Matala Crete<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#3_Visit_the_village_of_Matala\" >3. Visit the village of Matala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#4_Party_at_the_Matala_Beach_Festival\" >4. Party at the Matala Beach Festival<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#Weather_Matala_what_is_the_weather_like_all_year_round\" >Weather Matala: what is the weather like all year round ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/visit-of-matala-dream-beach-and-colorful-place\/#Matala_what_do_you_think_about_the_Cretan_village\" >Matala: what do you think about the Cretan village?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matala is one of those places full of magic and history. Here, the ghosts of the past are prehistoric, Greco-Roman, but also hippies! A village and a beach full of history that is still fully alive today. Summer festival, photography mecca, memorable swims, charming hotels <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/en\/rent-a-house-crete-13-villas-with-swimming-pool-to-rent-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">luxury villa rentals<\/mark><\/a> and welcoming alleys: Matala is waiting for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>But what to do in Matala?<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Where to sleep on site ?  <\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>What is the weather like all year round?<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>And how to get there?<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crete Autrement offers you its travel guide to the seaside resort, once a fishing village and home to legends of the 60s and 70s such as Janis Joplin or Bob Dylan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_beach_of_Matala_in_Crete\"><\/span>Where is the beach of Matala in Crete?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d13073.54972668017!2d24.7452902345166!3d34.9970055357497!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x149b228f46f52d77%3A0x487854d116b4c0d7!2sMatala%20702%2000%2C%20Gr%C3%A8ce!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sfr!4v1623259514544!5m2!1sfr!2sfr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matala was a small fishing village before it became a hippie hangout in the 50s and 60s. Over time, the beach and its surroundings have become an ideal tourist destination for vacations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Matala is located south of Heraklion: 1 hour and 66 km by car.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Matala_Crete\"><\/span>How to get to Matala Crete?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_bus\"><\/span>By bus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling by bus is also an excellent choice, especially since Matala is served by several bus lines every day. Phaistos, the capital Heraklion, Agia Galini&#8230; You choose your starting point according to your location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_excursion\"><\/span>On excursion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, you can choose to go there via an organized tour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"matala-art\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2YI5ZDH\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"424325,146592,419103\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Car\"><\/span>By Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"942\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/location-voiture-chania.jpg\" alt=\"Louer une voiture a\u00e9roport de Chania\" class=\"wp-image-15744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/location-voiture-chania.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/location-voiture-chania-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/location-voiture-chania-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get to Matala, you have several options. For example, you can go there by car. If you&#8217;re flying to Crete, you will probably land at Chania or Heraklion airport. If that&#8217;s the case and you want to be free to drive wherever you want on the island, trust <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoeurope.co.uk\/car-hire-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auto Europe<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotel_Matala_where_to_sleep_in_2023\"><\/span>Hotel Matala: where to sleep in 2023?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_a_hotel\"><\/span>Book a hotel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Numerous luxury and family hotels welcome you throughout the year in Matala and its surroundings. To enjoy this mythical beach of Crete, book your stay in one of the hotels on the map:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2102214\" data-target_aid=\"2102214\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"en\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"34.9931068\" data-longitude=\"24.7496386\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Matala, Greece\" data-zoom=\"16\">\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2102214\">Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_favorite_Aphrodite_Luxury_Accomodation_and_its_sea_view\"><\/span>Our favorite: Aphrodite Luxury Accomodation and its sea view!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" data-id=\"17538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel-matala-sea-view-1024x727.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel-matala-sea-view-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel-matala-sea-view-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel-matala-sea-view-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel-matala-sea-view.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\" data-id=\"17537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel-matala-crete-1024x818.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel-matala-crete-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel-matala-crete-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel-matala-crete-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hotel-matala-crete.jpg 1127w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We suggest you set down your luggage in a luxury apartment in Matala. And within easy reach! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/aphrodite-matala.en.html?aid=2096924&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;label=art-matala-aphrodite\">Enjoy the sea view from Aphrodite Luxury Accomodation<\/a>, in the bedroom, as well as on its wonderful balcony, and admire Matala Beach day and night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/matala-hotel-crete.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/matala-hotel-crete.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/matala-hotel-crete-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/matala-hotel-crete-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/matala-hotel-crete-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/matala-hotel-crete-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size has-large-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/aphrodite-matala.en.html?aid=2096924&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;label=art-matala-aphrodite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MORE PHOTOS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Matala_in_2023_Our_to_4\"><\/span>What to do in Matala in 2023? Our to 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Swimming_at_Matala_Beach\"><\/span>1. Swimming at Matala Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for a change of scenery, Matala is a real seaside resort. Thanks to its charming coastline, it is a destination made for you. If one of the main attractions of the place remains the cliffs that embrace the beach, the latter is not in rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEY8S-Anbfu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEY8S-Anbfu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEY8S-Anbfu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Cr\u00e8te Autrement (@bestcretepix)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine sand, perfect blue water&#8230; Sometimes you can even play with the waves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Visit_the_caves_of_Matala_Crete\"><\/span>2. Visit the caves of Matala Crete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beach is lined with reefs, caves, reliefs and other sceneries all as sumptuous as each other, which offers you beautiful walks by the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-807\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/matala-plage.jpg\" alt=\"How to get to Matala Beach?\" class=\"wp-image-5727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/matala-plage.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/matala-plage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/matala-plage-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/matala-plage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/matala-plage-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/matala-plage-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what makes Matala unique in the world, are of course these caves dug in the cliffs and overlooking the beach. These caves, which were used as troglodytic habitats in prehistoric times, as bedrooms in the Greco-Roman era, as meeting places for hippies (folk and rock legends Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan have passed through them) and now as Instagrammable photo spots, are a marvel of Nature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2\u20ac the right of way nevertheless, which allows however to maintain the place<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Visit_the_village_of_Matala\"><\/span>3. Visit the village of Matala<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/matala-village.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/matala-village.jpg 764w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/matala-village-257x300.jpg 257w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matala has a very charming little village where you can also do your shopping and buy souvenir gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also find in Matala several entertainment facilities of all kinds. Discos, taverns and bars are part of it. You can also find places to rent a windsurfing board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Party_at_the_Matala_Beach_Festival\"><\/span>4. Party at the Matala Beach Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also take advantage of your visit to attend the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kreta-inside.com\/matala-beach-festival\">Matala Beach Festival<\/a><\/span> which takes place every year in the summer since 2011. Greek and international groups perform there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will also find several parallel events for children and adults, as well as street painting which transforms the village into a gigantic fresco!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weather_Matala_what_is_the_weather_like_all_year_round\"><\/span>Weather Matala: what is the weather like all year round ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Month<\/th><th>Average Temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th><th>Minimum Temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th><th>Maximum Temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th><th>Sea Temperature (\u00b0C)<\/th><th>Rainfall (mm)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>January<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>February<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>70<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>March<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>July<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>August<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>October<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>November<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>December<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>90<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to its warm Mediterranean climate, the seaside resort of Matala in Crete offers its visitors good sunny moments with friends or family. Indeed, the climate in Matala in summer is very dry. During this period, you will fully enjoy swimming and going to the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, the climate is very stable. So you won&#8217;t be surprised by a sudden change in temperature if you decide to go there. The ideal months to visit this beautiful seaside resort are between April and November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matala_what_do_you_think_about_the_Cretan_village\"><\/span>Matala: what do you think about the Cretan village?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/matala.png\" alt=\"The incredibly colorful beach of Matala\" class=\"wp-image-2015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/matala.png 1023w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/matala-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/matala-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/www.la-crete-autrement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/matala-360x240.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Very pleasant beach, large but not noisy. When you sit on the left side, you can listen to the musician playing in one of the cafes along the beach. It&#8217;s clean.<\/em><\/p><cite><strong>Tripadvisor, September 2020<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Worth the detour. It&#8217;s hard not to fall in love with this paradisiacal panorama. Bring your bathing suit and 2 euros for parking if you come by car.<\/em><\/p><cite><strong>Tripadvisor, October 2020<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Beautiful beach bordered by a cliff with caves. Visually it is to see, the water is clear and very fishy! Being big fans of snorkeling we were served! As for the beach itself, umbrellas and deckchairs yes, but it is possible to find a quiet corner where you can put your towel.<\/em><\/p><cite><strong>Tripadvisor, October 2020<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matala is one of those places full of magic and history. Here, the ghosts of the past are prehistoric, Greco-Roman, but also hippies! A village and a beach full of history that is still fully alive today. 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