TRAVEL CRETE. A two-week journey to Matala. The place has a unique atmosphere, where tourists and locals seem to know each other so well.  And that is because a lot of tourists come for a holiday to this place for decades. The spirit of hippies, who lived in caves on the beach during the 1960's is still present. This place is ideal for a city escape- very chilled out, slow, happy, with good wine, live music and a small community- ideal holiday!