Faistos, Greece

Matala

Certified since 2026

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Beach type

Sand beach

Water quality

Excellent

Region

Crete

Certification history

Blue Flag certification — 2026

Field notes — quick answers

Is Matala Blue Flag certified in 2026?

Yes — Matala in Faistos, Greece holds Blue Flag certification (2026), first awarded in 2026. Certification is seasonal, and we track each year's award as national juries publish it.

Where is Matala?

Matala is in Faistos, in the Crete region of Greece. The interactive map shows it in context with every other beach we track nearby.