The Matala Street Painting event is held annually on the last Sunday before the Matala Beach Festival. The Matala Street Painting will take place on Sunday, 29th June 2025. The event takes place throughout the streets of Matala village in Crete, Greece. The entire village becomes a canvas for artists, transforming the area into a vibrant, colorful outdoor art gallery.
The Matala Street Painting is organized by the committee of the Matala Beach Festival as part of the larger festival activities. They coordinate with local sponsors to provide materials and manage registrations. The registration starts 20-30 days before the event. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.
The Matala Street Painting event aims to revive the spirit of the hippie era in Matala, encouraging participants to share messages of peace, friendship, and love through their art. It’s an opportunity for artists to leave their unique imprint on the streets once walked by hippies, connecting the present with the area’s countercultural past.
The street painting event serves as a prelude to the main Matala Beach Festival, building excitement and community engagement before the three-day music and cultural celebration. It reflects the festival’s overall themes of artistic expression, environmental awareness, and cultural heritage.
Located in Matala, just a few steps from Matala beach, Teacher’s Apartment provides beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.1 km from Red Sand Beach.
The apartment with a balcony and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.
A car rental service is available at the apartment.
Phaistos is 12 km from Teacher’s Apartment, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 64 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Set in Matala, a few steps from Matala beach and 1.1 km from Red Sand Beach, Διαμέρισμα Villa Iro offers air conditioning. It has a garden, mountain views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The apartment with a balcony and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.
A car rental service is available at the apartment.
Phaistos is 12 km from Διαμέρισμα Villa Iro, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 64 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Situated in Matala and only 100 metres from Matala beach, ROOF GARDEN SUITE features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace.
The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster.
Red Sand Beach is 1 km from the apartment, while Phaistos is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 64 km from ROOF GARDEN SUITE.
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Ageliki Studio is an accommodation located in Matala, a few steps from Matala beach and 700 metres from Red Sand Beach. This property offers access to a balcony and free WiFi.
The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a kitchenette with dining area, and 1 bathroom with shower. Towels and bed linen are offered.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the apartment, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby.
Kommos Beach is 1.8 km from Ageliki Studio. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 71 km from the accommodation.
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The Traditional Strata of the Municipality of Chania is held every Tuesday afternoon from June for several months. This event showcases the region’s rich heritage through traditional costumes, culture, and the exceptional music, dance, and vocal artistry of members of the Traditional Associations, celebrating the unique identity of Chania.
The “Traditional Strata” is organized by the Municipality of Chania.
Traditional Strata is a music and dance event held in Chania. Over 1,500 participants represent more than 20 traditional associations, including groups from Crete and international regions. Dancers and musicians wear traditional costumes and move through the city’s narrow streets. Participants display musical and vocal performances rooted in local customs.
Start Time: Festivities begin at 8:00 PM at the Neorio Moro Chania Sailing Club.
First Stop: By 8:30 PM, the procession arrives at the Yiali Mosque (Giali Tzami).
Final Gathering: At 9:00 PM, all groups assemble at Cathedral Square of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary (Trimartiri Cathedral) to deliver distinct performances.
Chania Rock Festival is one of the most significant rock and metal music festivals in Greece.
Since 2002, the Chania Rock Festival has presented the best of the best in metal on stage in Chania, Crete. From the Greek rock scene to the international rockstars, if you like to headbang and jam out to metal, then the Chania Rock Festival is the music festival in Greece you’ve been searching for to live it up with fellow metal fans.
The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos on August 15th is one of the most significant holidays in the Greek Orthodox calendar, celebrating the “falling asleep” and Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Neapoli hosts the largest festival in the prefecture, attracting thousands of visitors and Cretan musicians.
Celebrations begin on August 14th with a cycle race and a long-distance run ending in Neapoli’s central square. After the evening church service, young men race up and down the steep mountainside to the Timios Stavros summit. The square transforms into a lively party with traditional singing, dancing, live music, and a market offering toys, icons, and clothing, continuing into the early hours.
On August 15th, a lengthy church service is followed by a grand procession of the Virgin Mary’s icon through the town, accompanied by priests, dignitaries, and the Neapoli Town Band. The festivities, combining religious, sporting, and cultural events, make this a unique and vibrant two-day celebration.
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