• Matala is located 70km south of Heraklion. You can get here either by car or by bus
• By car: Take the road to Mires, Once there, take the exit towards Pitsidia and Matala. You will need about an hour to drive from Heraklion to Matala.
• By bus: There are two daily buses covering the Heraklion-Matala route, departing from the centre of Heraklion (Bus Station A); hours can change depending on the day of the week youre traveling, so make sure to check the timetables on the bus company's website (https://www.ktelherlas.gr/en/)
• The bus drops you off very close to the hostel, so you can easily walk here.