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Cove at the limestone cliffs – View over Matala Bay loop from Matala Tombs

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Greece
Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου

Cove at the limestone cliffs – View over Matala Bay loop from Matala Tombs

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5.0

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Cove at the limestone cliffs – View over Matala Bay loop from Matala Tombs

00:36

4.53km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Restaurant

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116 m

View of Kommos Beach and Mount Ida

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The beginning of the path at the Mystical view is somewhat hidden. Right past the fenced and right past the bush. Something end and exposed

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173 m

View of Kommos Beach and the Psiloritis Mountains

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You can do a great circular hike with a view of Matala via Kommos Beach.
My tour: "From Kommos Beach over the cliffs to Matala 🅿️⭕👍"

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914 m

View of Paximadia Dio

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1.47 km

Cove at the limestone cliffs

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A little secret - the bay is ideal for a short swim stop during the hike to the panoramic view over Matala. So be sure to take bathing suits with …

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1.50 km

Limestone with fossils

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Here you walk along the limestone slabs near the sea. Definitely pay attention to the ground. Fossils are plentiful in the limestone - hundreds of fossilized shells and other sea creatures from ancient times. Very impressive!

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2.53 km

View over Matala Bay

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Here you have a great view over the bay of Matala. One stands directly over the famous caves of Matala - a descent is however not possible. The way there …

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3.11 km

View of Matala

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a nice loop trail with beautiful flowers and rocks.

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4.53 km

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Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.22 km

668 m

322 m

279 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

554 m

199 m

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Sunday 17 May

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