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Matala Caves – Painted Streets of Matala loop from Pitsidia

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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου

Matala Caves – Painted Streets of Matala loop from Pitsidia

Moderate

1.8

(5)

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Matala Caves – Painted Streets of Matala loop from Pitsidia

03:39

13.3km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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431 m

Pitsidia Village

Highlight • Settlement

6.78 km

Matala Caves

Highlight • Beach

A touch of the flair of the former hippie culture through Mátala still blows a bit. In the 60s, many hippies from all over the world settled here and populated …

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6.82 km

Malala Plaza

Highlight • Settlement

6.84 km

Hippie culture in Matala

Highlight • Beach

great beach with caves in the rock face

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6.88 km

Painted Streets of Matala

Highlight • Structure

It's absolutely beautiful how the artists let their imaginations run wild and painted the streets. It gives the little town a very special feel.

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6.99 km

Carved Olive Tree Sculpture by Spyros Stefanakis

Highlight • Monument

Greek artist Spyros Stefanakis, who came to Matala in 2007, carved this 600-year-old olive tree intended for firewood. The work occupied him for 2 years. The tree has a circumference …

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

1.14 km

1.13 km

632 m

Surfaces

9.18 km

2.68 km

581 m

320 m

297 m

178 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

29°C

23°C

7 %

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Matala Caves – Painted Streets of Matala loop from Pitsidia

Pitsidia Village

Matala Caves

Malala Plaza

Hippie culture in Matala

Painted Streets of Matala

Carved Olive Tree Sculpture by Spyros Stefanakis

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