Impressive formations of sandstone rock cliffs at Matala, situated on the Bay of Messara, Crete, Greece.
Impressive formations of sandstone rock cliffs sliding into the Bay of Messara at an odd angle, creating one of the most unusual beachscapes on the isle of Crete, Greece. It is famous for its historic caves ( dating back to Neolithic Age ) in the sandstone rock cliffs, which slide into the Bay of Messara at an odd angle, creating one of the most unusual beachscapes. Matala has a safe natural harbor. It offers sandy and pebble beaches. It's the place, where according to legend where Zeus swam ashore in the guise of a bull with Europa on his back. The beach is 250m long and 45m wide.
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Location: Matala Beach, Heraklion region, Crete, Greece, Europe
Photo credit: © Mieneke Andeweg-van Rijn / Alamy / Afripics
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