Matala Tombs
Matala Tombs is a historic site in Faistos, Heraklion, Crete. Matala Tombs is situated nearby to the church ΙΕΡΟΣ ΝΑΟΣ ΚΟΙΜΗΣΕΩΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ, as well as near the peak Nisos.- 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.
Kommos
Archaeological site
Kommos is an archaeological site in southern Crete. During the Minoan period, it served as a harbour town for nearby Phaistos and Hagia Triada. After the Bronze Age, a sanctuary was built over the ruins of the earlier town. Kommos is situated 2 km northeast of Matala Tombs.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Matala and Pitsidia.
Matala
Hamlet
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Matala is a village located 75 km south-west of Heraklion, Crete, Greece, north of Cape Lithinon. Matala is part of the community of Pitsidia within the municipal unit of Tympaki, Faistos municipality, Heraklion regional unit.
Pitsidia
Village
Photo: Rob de Vries, CC BY 2.0.
Pitsidia is a village, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Matala Tombs.
Sivas
Village
Photo: Rob de Vries, CC BY 2.0.
Sivas is a village, which is situated 6 km northeast of Matala Tombs.
Matala Tombs
- Categories: tourism and historic site
- Location: Faistos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
34.99544° or 34° 59′ 44″ northLongitude
24.75048° or 24° 45′ 2″ eastOpen location code
8G66XQW2+55OpenStreetMap ID
way 290510248OpenStreetMap feature
historic=yesOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=no
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In Other Languages
From French to Greek—“Matala Tombs” goes by many names.
- French: “Grottes de Mátala”
- German: “Höhlen von Matala”
- Greek: “Σπηλιές”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Matala Tombs and ΙΕΡΟΣ ΝΑΟΣ ΚΟΙΜΗΣΕΩΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ.
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