Nestled along the rugged southern coast of Crete, Matala is more than just a beach—it’s a living memory of 1960s ...

Matala, a quiet beach village on the Greek island of Crete, became an international hangout for the flower children of the 1960s. A surprising number of kids from Oregon joined in the happening.

In the morning, explore the Minoan Palace at Phaistos, eight kilometers away. Later, near the “Hippie Caves,” with the warm rocks under your feet, you may feel a tinge of something strangely familiar.

Greece's largest island has more hidden secrets than you can shake a local dakos salad at — but don't do that; they're too tasty. There's a dreamy pink-and-turquoise lagoon on the rugged Gramvousa ...