The public transportation in the South of Crete is not well developed. If you want explore Crete, a rental car on the south coast is a MUST. Hikers can use the ferry as a means of transport between the villages on the south coast. However, it does not pay off when you take the ferry. It is worth to rent a car, as the airport-transfer from the Airport Heraklion is the same price as one week rental car.
+ The hidden beaches at the South of Crete from
Agios Pavlos Sandhills to
Triopetra and to the beach
Ligres Beach
+ visit the picturesque south coast village
Plakias and make a boat-trip to the
Palm canyon Preveli. . The boat from Plakias to the mouth of the
Palm canyon Preveli runs several times a day.. On your way back don´t miss to make a stop in the mountain village
Spili
+ visit the hidden beaches
Red Beach and
Komos Bay
+ Visit the mountain village
Archanes Crete´s largest wine producing region. We call this road to Archanes “the vintners´road”, as there are a variety of wine producers offering there wine and wine-testing in there winery. Archanes is one of the oldest charming mountain villages of Crete. To the west looms sacred mountain Juchtas surrounded by hills and numerous water springs.
+ Visit the
archaelogical Museum of Heraklion, it is one of the most important Museums of Europe.
+ The archaeological
site Knossos is the most important excavation of Crete. Sir Arthur John Evans the English archaeologist unearthing the palace of Knossos he discovered the oldest high culture of Europe the Minoan civilisation.
+ On the wheels southwards first you visit the archaeological site
and Gortys and then you continue southwards to the excavations of
Phaistos
+ The off-road tour to the bay
Agio Farago Beach; Please bear in mind that this tour can only be done with a Jeep or 4 x 4 vehicle! Or by boat from / to Plakias. This canyon is preferred by mountain climbers / mountain climbing clubs.
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Nestled in the valey of Matala, an area of natural beauty. The Matala Bay Hotel boasts a prime location. Only a few minutes from the small harbour of Matala with a fantastic the sandy beach and superb restaurants. There is plenty for everyone to enjoy! The 3-Star small family run hotel was recently fully refurbished and comes with every modern amenity to help make your stay as comfortable as possible. You may not be able to order a Pizza at 2 in the morning, but the service will still be great.