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From being one of the hippies' favorite places in the 1960s, Matala has in recent years developed into a touristry seaside resort with lots of hotels, rental rooms, souvenir shops - and even a payment parking. |
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| The village has a nice sandy beach, located in a small bay sheltered from the wind, |
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but most wellknown is Matala for its caves, | |||
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which probably origianally were Roman burial sites. |
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| In Minoan time, Matala was the port of Phaistos, but
in 220 BC. according to Polybios (2, IV, 55) it was conquered by the
city of Gortyna.
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| Underneath the sea you can still see remains of the
Minoan city and port facilities.
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