Matala Tombs

Matala is a village located 75 km south-west of , , Greece, north of Cape Lithinon. Matala is part of the community of Pitsidia within the municipal unit of , municipality, .
Wikipedia
  • Opening hours: 10:00 AM—7:00 PM
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Also known as: “Caves of Matala”
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kommos.

Archaeological site
Photo: Oltau, CC BY 3.0.
is an archaeological site in southern . During the Minoan period, it served as a harbour town for nearby and . After the Bronze Age, a sanctuary was built over the ruins of the earlier town. is situated 2 km northeast of Matala Tombs.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pitsidia and Sivas.

Village
Photo: Rob de Vries, CC BY 2.0.
is a village, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Matala Tombs.

Village
Photo: Rob de Vries, CC BY 2.0.
is a village, which is situated 6 km northeast of Matala Tombs.

Matala Tombs

Latitude
34.99544° or 34° 59′ 44″ north
Longitude
24.75048° or 24° 45′ 2″ east
Open location code
8G66XQW2+55
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1473619552
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
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In Other Languages

From French to Greek—“Matala Tombs” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Matala Tombs and ΙΕΡΟΣ ΝΑΟΣ ΚΟΙΜΗΣΕΩΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ.

Nearby Places

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