Studio Marelia 1 is a modern renovated studio in Matala perfect for couples. It has all the necessary amenities. It is in a perfect location. You 3 minutes away from the beach and the caves and you can enjoy the sounds of nature. Boasting a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Studio Marelia 1 can be found in Matala, close to Matala beach and 11 km from Phaistos. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. This air-conditioned apartment comes with a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a satellite flat-screen TV. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Dear guests ! I am Eva Kornarou the manager of Studios Marelia. I am very happy to host the beautiful Studio Marelia 1 and Studio Marelia 2. The space is created with love from Mrs Maria Doulgeraki, the owner and her family and can provide you a very serene environment. We are very happy to host you and to help you enjoy a lovely stay. Best regards Eva Kornarou & Maria Doulgeraki

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.