Matala

 

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A place saturated in history. The town of Matala in ancient times was the second most important of the Minoans. It is just over one and a half hour’s drive from Heraklion and only 10 km from the famous and atmospheric Minoan site of Phaistos. Many hundreds of years after the destruction of Phaistos, Matala became the Roman harbour for the town of Gortys.

 

Today, a beautiful 300 metre half crescent shaped sandy beach is protected on both sides with great cliffs forming a pretty little bay. In the 60’s and the 70’s Matala became renowned as hippies came from around the world to live in the caves carved out of the cliff sides of the bay. These famous Stone age caves, are now undergoing archaeological research and so spending a night in caves is not an option! About 2 km from Matala, lies the beautiful long open sandy beach of Komos with its crystal clear water, where visitors will find only the smaller of hotels, pensions, tavernas and shops.

 

There is much to explore in the surrounding area. Apart from the second largest Minoan Palace of Phaistos, there is the Minoan Palace of Agia Triada, the famous ancient Roman capital of Gortys, the tiny village of Vori with its ethnological Museum, the mountain villages of Kamares and Zaros with their countless natural springs, and much more.


 

Hotel Armonia *** (Matala) 27 Rooms

This pretty hotel, built in 1990, is situated on the outskirts of Matala in a very quiet setting, surrounded by the beautifully landscaped gardens. This is a family owned hotel, with the charming owners, Manolis and Olympios, on hand every day, more than ready to assist in any way possible. The 27 rooms, each with their own individual entrance, are arranged in three different buildings.

 

They are tastefully decorated and equipped with twin beds, a split-level seating area, shower/WC, a telephone, music channel, and a balcony with magnificent views over the mountain landscape, and the valley of Matala, which stretches all the way to the sea. Some of the rooms have air conditioning, at an extra local charge. In the main building of the hotel you will find a reception, lounge, TV corner, bar and restaurant.

 

In front of the hotel there is a swimming pool well equipped with sun beds and sun umbrellas, and during the day the pool bar serves drinks and small snacks. The inclusive breakfast is varied and substantial. The nearest beach lies about 900 metres away. In this pleasant and peaceful setting, with warmly welcoming hotel owners who like on occasions to host barbecue and cocktail evenings, one can be assured of a most relaxing and restful holiday.

 

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