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Many beautiful beaches are nice to visit nearby Matala and across the south coasts of Crete. Most of them are quiet and clean, exlporing the beauties of cretan nature.

Orthi Ammos (the eastern part of the beach) , 1 km east of Frangokastello. It is a pretty and quiet place with a great Venetian Castle.

They say that the ghosts of the Cretan warriors defending the castle against the Turks appear here on May, early in the morning.

Komos . Drive past Festos to Pitsidia and finally kommos. It's a magnificent place and you may see the excavation of an ancient city right before the beach. Komos is a birthplace for Caretta-Caretta (Mediterranean sea-turtle) and you are not allowed to spend the night there. The spots protected by wire-frames are their nests. In the south part of the beach there is a tavern and lots of sunbeds. If you want to swim in the nude then you have to go to the north part but it is very likely that there are going to be many non-nudists too. I am afraid that this gorgeous place is soon to be forbidden for naturists.

Plakias . It has an attractive grey sand beach that stretches around the bay. There are many other beaches in the nearby bays. The main street runs along the sea front and is lined with tavernas and bars. Well-known for its strong winds, the bay attracts many windsurfers who provide an interesting spectacle on the shimmering sea.

Kalamaki is located 2.5 km from the beautiful village of Kamilari and it is characterized as an archaeological site. It is one of the three villages that constitute the community of Kamilari. The beach in Kalamaki is wonderful and extended, over 3 kms long and covered with fine golden sand. The Caretta-Caretta tortoises lay their eggs on the beach, among the sand-dunes of Kalamaki, and there is an information kiosk in the community. The view from the beach is also magnificent. To the right of Kalamaki one can see the resort town of Agia Galini and , at a distance on the horizon Paximadia, the two small islands of the Messara gulf.

Glyka Nera close to Loutro. It's one of the best selections and there is also a small tavern.

Eva Marina Hotel

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Close to the beach of Matala, in a distance of approximately 50 meters, there is the EVA-MARINA Hotel. Set amongst many kinds of flowers, colorfull bougainvilleas and tropical trees, in a peaceful and hospitable environment we wait you in order to spend your holidays. The category of the Hotel is C and it provides reception, safe box, sitting room, a small sitting room with a TV and a dinning room.
Minos Palace Restaurant

Minos Palace is a nice and peaceful tavern, placed next to matala’s main beach, with traditional cretan cuisine and fresh fish. You are more than welcome to visit us and drink with us an “ouzo” or “raki” and enjoy our cuisin’s lovely tastes with the beautiful view of sea and caves.
Melanouri Horsefarm

For you holidays fun and andventure join our horse riding groups and courses in Melanouri Horsefarm. Small groups with guide are available with our quiet even tempered horses. Ride inside the cretan nature or next to our beautiful beaches with special care for your children, in special price offers.