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Matala Caves – View of Red Beach loop from Mátala

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Matala Caves – View of Red Beach loop from Mátala

Hard

5.0

(2)

runners

Matala Caves – View of Red Beach loop from Mátala

00:42

5.14km

190m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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140 m

Matala Caves

Highlight • Beach

A touch of the flair of the former hippie culture through Mátala still blows a bit. In the 60s, many hippies from all over the world settled here and populated …

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Matala Street Art

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Small paintings can be found on the streets and on some walls throughout Matala. Here, everyone can indulge their artistic side a few days before the hippie festival. A lovely idea.

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268 m

Church of Panagia (Holy Patriarchal Moni Odigitria)

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It's sooooo beautiful there.

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496 m

View of Matala, the caves and Red Beach

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Here are the ruins of a defense tower. Unfortunately, only small parts of the walls remain, but the ground plan can still be seen. From here, you have a beautiful view of Matala Beach.

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951 m

View of Red Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a good view of the Red Beach

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5.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

516 m

498 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.34 km

1.75 km

816 m

140 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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Monday 27 July

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Matala Caves – View of Red Beach loop from Mátala

Matala Caves

Matala Street Art

Church of Panagia (Holy Patriarchal Moni Odigitria)

View of Matala, the caves and Red Beach

View of Red Beach

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