Matala
Matala BeachMatala beach, 300 metres long and covered in fine sand, is well-equipped, partly shaded and lined with bars and tavernas. The days when the village was just a tiny fishing port overrun by hippies are long gone, and Matala has become one of Crete’s main tourist destinations, with the summer overcrowding that comes with such popularity. This panorama was shot in June 2026, before the large crowds arrived...
