Podcast: Μάταλα: Εκεί, όπου τα παιδιά των λουλουδιών άφησαν το αποτύπωμά τους

Podcast: Matala: Where the Flower Children Left Their Mark

How the local community received them – The festival and today’s Matala

What could a small fishing village in the South, a Roman cemetery, and the flower children possibly have in common? The answer lies in Matala! In this episode of DiscoverCrete, local resident Mr. Nikos Papadofragakis takes us back to the 1960s and '70s, when this quiet village became a refuge for hippies from all over the world.

We uncover stories of coexistence, culture clashes, and moments of harmony, as well as how the local society eventually embraced the “cave movement.”

We also dive into the present: the Matala Festival, cultural events, and the ongoing efforts to preserve an authentic identity in an ever-changing landscape.

An episode that balances nostalgia, history, and contemporary life.

Hit play and explore Matala like you’ve never seen it before!