Matala Caves – View of Red Beach loop from Mátala

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Matala Caves – View of Red Beach loop from Mátala

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4.0

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Matala Caves – View of Red Beach loop from Mátala

00:41

5.13km

170m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Hippie culture in Matala

Highlight • Beach

great beach with caves in the rock face

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Matala Caves

Highlight • Beach

Certainly not a must in the high season. For me it was very nice to walk through Matala in the off-season!

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208 m

Matala Street Art

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Small paintings can be found on the streets and on some walls throughout Matala. Here, everyone can indulge their artistic side a few days before the hippie festival. A lovely idea.

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268 m

Church of Panagia (Holy Patriarchal Moni Odigitria)

Highlight • Religious Site

It's sooooo beautiful there.

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384 m

View of Matala

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bay is really great. I can well understand why I settled you here until then. Great sea and beautiful beach

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495 m

View of Matala, the caves and Red Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here are the ruins of a defense tower. Unfortunately, only small parts of the walls remain, but the ground plan can still be seen. From here, you have a beautiful view of Matala Beach.

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950 m