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Matala Beach


Matala Beach
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Copyright: Praveen R Gopidi (gopidi) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 15 W: 36 N: 3] (113)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007
Categories: Nature
Camera: Sony DSC F707
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-24 2:48
Viewed: 676
Points: 8
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Beach view from a man made cave on top of a cliff.
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Matala (Greek Μάταλα) is a village located 75km south-west of Heraklion, Crete. Matala is part of the municipality of Tympaki, and Heraklion Prefecture.

The caves of Matala.The artificial caves in the cliff of the Matala bay were created in the Neolithic Age. Matala was the port of Phaistos during the Minoan period. In the year 220 BC. Matala was occupied by the Gortynians and during the Roman period Matala became the port of Gortys. In the 1st and 2nd century the caves were used as tombs. One of the caves is called "Brutospeliana" because according to the legend it was frequented by the Roman general Brutus.

Matala was then a fishing village. In the 1960s the caves were occupied by hippies, who were later driven out. Now Matala is a small village living mainly from tourism.
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Hi
Beautiful view on city. I greet Mark

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1429 W: 31 N: 3081] (12504)
  • [2008-05-24 5:36]
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Hi Praveen
That is a very impressive cave with quite a view. To be able to catch such a view from the cave and also grasp where the sun hits the sandy part, is to me a very good shot.
Dot

Hello Praveen ;
I like your photo which has very nice nature frame and perfect sharpness, congratulations. Regards
Yücel

Bonjour Praveen,
Jolie cette vue encadrée dans la roche, j'aime beaucoup
Amicalement Odile

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