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Places to see
History:
The artificial caves in the cliff of the Matala bay were created in the Neolithic Age. Matala was the port of Phaistos during the Minoan period.
In the 1960s, the caves were occupied by hippies who were later driven out by the church and the military junta.
Matala is now a tourist destination relying on coach tours and summer visitors.
There are many gift shops and bars.
Matala's hippie history relives in June during the 3 days Matala Beach Festival (since 2011).
Mythology:
When Zeus seduced the princess Europa in the form of a white bull, he crossed the sea and brought her to the beach of Matala. There he changed into an eagle and flew her to Gortys where he had sex with her.
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Matala Caves
History:
The artificial caves in the cliff of the Matala bay were created in the Neolithic Age. Matala was the port of Phaistos during the Minoan period.
In the 1960s, the caves were occupied by hippies who were later driven out by the church and the military junta.
Matala is now a tourist destination relying on coach tours and summer visitors.
There are many gift shops and bars.
Matala's hippie history relives in June during the 3 days Matala Beach Festival (since 2011).
Mythology:
When Zeus seduced the princess Europa in the form of a white bull, he crossed the sea and brought her to the beach of Matala. There he changed into an eagle and flew her to Gortys where he had sex with her.
Sehenswürdigkeiten
Phaistos is the second most important ancient sight in Crete after Knossos. It is a palace of Minoan civilization in the south of the island of Crete, not far from the tourist town of Matala. The Minoans were the first high culture in Europe at all and lived mainly in Crete.
The visit of the excavation of Phestos is interesting, if you are well-informed. If you have no idea, you only recognize a few places, stairs and many knee-high walls. We recommend to take a good guide or take a tour.
Anyone who thinks that he sees many ancient objects, such as vessels, jewelery or even the famous Phaistos discos, will rather be disappointed. The founds were brought to museums. This was necessary for security reasons alone. In Festos everything is open air, the terrain is only protected by a simple fence.
There are three large squares of the very old palace. In addition, the wide stairs are interesting. Otherwise, you can see some buildings, but most of them are only parts of the walls and some smaller rooms preserved or excavated.
Adults pay 8 € entrance fee in Phestos.
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Cung điện Minoan Phaistos
Eparchiaki Odos Faistou - Kalon LimenonPhaistos is the second most important ancient sight in Crete after Knossos. It is a palace of Minoan civilization in the south of the island of Crete, not far from the tourist town of Matala. The Minoans were the first high culture in Europe at all and lived mainly in Crete.
The visit of the excavation of Phestos is interesting, if you are well-informed. If you have no idea, you only recognize a few places, stairs and many knee-high walls. We recommend to take a good guide or take a tour.
Anyone who thinks that he sees many ancient objects, such as vessels, jewelery or even the famous Phaistos discos, will rather be disappointed. The founds were brought to museums. This was necessary for security reasons alone. In Festos everything is open air, the terrain is only protected by a simple fence.
There are three large squares of the very old palace. In addition, the wide stairs are interesting. Otherwise, you can see some buildings, but most of them are only parts of the walls and some smaller rooms preserved or excavated.
Adults pay 8 € entrance fee in Phestos.