Studio Gioia and Studio Amare are modern renovated studios in Matala perfect for couples. They have all the necessary amenities. They are in a perfect location. You are only a few minutes away from the beach and the caves and you can enjoy the sounds of nature. Boasting a patio with garden views, a lovely garden , Studio Gioia and Studio Amare can be found close to Matala beach and 11 km from Phaistos. The space Both studios offer access to a terrace, free street parking and free WiFi. We offer airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. This air-conditioned studios comes with a dining area, an equipped kitchen and a satellite flat-screen TV. There are 2 single beds that can be transformed in a double bed. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodations feature a private entrance. Guest access The guests can use the studios, the balcony and the garden . Studio Gioia and Studio Amare are the ideal places for an unforgettable stay in Matala. They offer you serenity in the nature and yet they are close to the taverns, cafes and the night life.

Dear Guests ! I am Eva Kornarou the manager of Casa Liaya Studios. I am here to welcome you, to assist you and make your stay comfortable and joyful . We would love to host you ! Have a blessed day ! Best regards Eva

A safe natural harbour on the Bay of Messara, blessed with a gently sweeping sand and pebble beach, the place in legend where Zeus swam ashore in the guise of a bull with Europa on his back. Many people make this village their base for Cretan holidays, as it is so central on the south coast, and away from the over-development of the north coast. The beach is 250m long and 45m wide. Matala has something for everyone. Although it has become a popular tourist destination it still retains the charm and character of the quiet fishing village it started as at the beginning of the 20th-century, and the laid-back lifestyle of the hippies of the 60’s and 70's lives on. Half the beach is fringed by tamarisk trees, leading the eye on to impressive formations of sandstone rock cliffs with their famous caves sliding into the sea at an odd angle, creating one of the most unusual beachscapes on the island. There have been many pages of history here. Nobody knows quite who started caves but it seems likely that they were first hollowed out as Roman or early Christian tombs. There are other ruins at the eastern end of the village and if you go norkelling in the clear waters of Messara Bay there are ancient ruins to be seen in the depths. Matala it is one of just over 400 beaches in Greece that have been awarded a Blue Flag. This exclusive eco-label is given to beaches that offer cleanliness and safe bathing areas and has strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental management and safety. There is a lifeguard and first aid facilities, as well as toilets and showers. Near the beach are opportunities for learning about environmental projects, such as with Archelon, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece. The beaches of Matala, Kommos and Red Beach come under Natura 2000, a European Union network of nature protection areas established to assure the long-term survival of Europe's most valuable and threatened species and habitats.