Archaeological Site of Matala

Archaeological Site of Matala is located in Μάταλα, Π.Ε. Ηρακλείου, Greece. Coordinates: 34.99153, 24.74917.

An ancient settlement and port on the south coast of Crete, now identified at modern Matala. Excavations have revealed an acropolis, tombs, a maritime slipway for a shipshed, a quarry, and fish tanks.

You can navigate to Archaeological Site of Matala via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 34.99153, 24.74917.

In antiquity it was known as “Μάταλα”, attested in 6 ancient texts.