Matala is a small fishing village, well known for its magnificent landscape, the marvellous blue sea and the numerous small caves carved into the rock by the winds and waves. The traditional village of Matala has an abundance of restaurants, local fish taverns, souvenir shops and great night life. It is an excellent Sarting point for excursions to the nearby archaeological sites and marvellous beaches The friendly environment and the splendid gardens creating a natural oasis are combined with the best quality of service, render a visit to Orion an authentic experience of Cretan hospitality.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Orion, located at Matala, Heraklio Region, 70200, Greece, is the ideal staring point. Uniquely among Greek islands, Crete’s mountainous spine creates a sense of spaciousness, a life distinct from sea and sand. Fly-drive holidays to Crete – or simply the hire of a car for some days during your stay in Orion, – will enable you to seek out the rugged formations of the interior, the fertile countryside and tiny chapels filled with frescoes, the mountain villages where time has stood still. Always, the authentic spirit of the islanders, their fierce independence and pride – as well as the best cooking and most delicious meals that constitute the famed “Cretan Diet” – will more likely be found where few others are looking. With so much to see, with dolphins to watch, shaded squares to paint, olive trees and wild orchids, Minoan remains and sweeping beaches, no wonder Crete holidays and Orion are revisited so often.