South Crete: Matala beach & Gortys

Feel the energy of this unique island and comprehend its significant role through time!

Today is life, tomorrow never comes! Follow the famous motto of singers Cat Stevens or Joni Mitchell and live as a hippie for a day on this tour to the south of the island.

The impressive sandstone formations of the rocky cliffs fall into the sea of Matala Bay, creating one of the most unique beach landscapes on the island. Explore the caves and get a glimpse of how these people lived, spending their days and nights under the stars. The village itself offers plenty to explore in addition to the beach. On the way to Matala visit Gortys, one of the most important cities of Crete during Roman times with a 6000 year old history and one of the largest archaeological sites in Greece. Feel the energy, swim in the Libyan Sea and watch the most musical and poetic sunset over Matala Bay.