Matala Caves
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Nicola B
Muttenz, Switzerland211 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Family
Well, it is a place okay to visit and it was certainly fun for our 5-year old to climb the hill and all its caves (his advantage also was that he actually did fit in all of the caves and the "internal" passages between them). However, be aware that - except for the lower row of caves - it can be quite dangerous to climb there with children and bring good shoes!
Written October 12, 2023
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Ondra Kozúbek
Prague, Czech Republic120 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
Get there right at 10:00 when they open the entry and enjoy for yourself the piece of ancient and not so far history.
Worth wearing sport shoes because you will be climbing up the rocks if you want to explore the whole site.
After that get sunbed at the beach and enjoy the view.
Worth wearing sport shoes because you will be climbing up the rocks if you want to explore the whole site.
After that get sunbed at the beach and enjoy the view.
Written September 1, 2023
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JanandLynn
Westrozebeke, Belgium47 contributions
Jun. 2023
it's an exceptional place with a very interesting history
bare in mind if you want the full experience of the caves make sure proper shoes and no fear if hights
bare in mind if you want the full experience of the caves make sure proper shoes and no fear if hights
Written June 23, 2023
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Frank T
Philadelphia117 contributions
Apr. 2023
This was great fun, scrambling around the rocks and caves. Just wear good shoes and be ready to get dirty. The beach is cute and the town has a fun, hippy vibe. Well worth the drive.
Written April 23, 2023
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Adela Ioana Georgescu
Cluj County, Romania5 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Couples
The place was quiet and beautiful, with few tourist. During the touristic season you can visit the caves, but during the winter the site is probably closed. We found like this in december
Written December 18, 2022
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Neva Savoric
Zagreb, Croatia37 contributions
Jul. 2021 • Friends
Really cute beach. By the mythology, Zeus slept with Europa here and thats how the Minotaur was born. It was a roman cemetery, and hippies lived inside the caves in the 60s. You can climb the rocks next to the caves and jump into the sea. The water was mediocre clean. Bring swimming shoes or sneakers for the caves since it is a hike to check them out. There are some restaurants and supermarkets at the beach.
Written August 25, 2021
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Iva S
Prague, Czech Republic704 contributions
Sep. 2020
5.9.2020 Matala Caves - a great place, tombs carved into the rock, through which you can walk freely to the top floor. Magnificent views of the bay. We did not go to the beach, too crowded, sand everywhere. But I recommend the cave to everyone who is looking for such interesting and mystical places. Ticket 4 Eu. More youtube travel video PSIS-visit. Iva + Petr CZ Prague
Written February 25, 2021
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Gabi Stenzel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates294 contributions
Oct. 2020
These caves are nice to see them once if you are interested in history. The artificial caves in the cliff of the Matala bay were created in the Neolithic Age and later on occupied by hippies.
Written November 2, 2020
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David D
Devon, UK20,415 contributions
Aug. 2020 • Couples
Wednesday 26th August and we visited these amazing caves situated at the rocky northern end of Matala Bay and Beach.
The Caves which were carved into the soft limestone during the Roman Period were used as tombs. There are approximately 62 tombs.
In the 1960's the caves were plundered by the hippies who then took up residence in them.
It was a great experience as we clambered over rocks and stones as we moved from cave to cave exploring this incredible place. The caves are a mixture of shapes and sizes, some had carved out beds or resting places
Would recommend sturdy footwear, not ideal terrain for flip flops. It was also extremely hot. Also take care when entering and leaving the caves as soon ceilings were rather low, which I discovered.
The entrance fee was €4. There was a reduced fee of €2 for EU residents of 65. Entrance was free for EU residents under the age of 25, ID required. As we paid our entrance fee, the guy in the kiosk advised us to walk very slowly.
Amazingly we told a friend that we had visited the caves, she informed us that she had lived there in circa 1969, but there were doors on the caves then.
A bit further along the coast from the caves, visitors were using the rocky headland as a diving platform into the clear sea.
The Caves which were carved into the soft limestone during the Roman Period were used as tombs. There are approximately 62 tombs.
In the 1960's the caves were plundered by the hippies who then took up residence in them.
It was a great experience as we clambered over rocks and stones as we moved from cave to cave exploring this incredible place. The caves are a mixture of shapes and sizes, some had carved out beds or resting places
Would recommend sturdy footwear, not ideal terrain for flip flops. It was also extremely hot. Also take care when entering and leaving the caves as soon ceilings were rather low, which I discovered.
The entrance fee was €4. There was a reduced fee of €2 for EU residents of 65. Entrance was free for EU residents under the age of 25, ID required. As we paid our entrance fee, the guy in the kiosk advised us to walk very slowly.
Amazingly we told a friend that we had visited the caves, she informed us that she had lived there in circa 1969, but there were doors on the caves then.
A bit further along the coast from the caves, visitors were using the rocky headland as a diving platform into the clear sea.
Written September 3, 2020
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Pompidouuuu
3 contributions
Aug. 2020
2* only for the view
4€ for a Guy, free for a beautiful girl, in front of us. Shame on the employee.
4€ for a Guy, free for a beautiful girl, in front of us. Shame on the employee.
Written August 18, 2020
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ghiandamatti
Roncegno Terme, Italy405 contributions
oddea non ricordo bene ma era aperto di mattina e consiglio la mattina prima del caldo perche poi puzzano!
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