Matala – A book by Manolis Daloukas

The book describes Alexia's escape from her home in Athens and the atmosphere that suffocates her. The sixteen-year-old girl goes to Matala (Crete) where she lives the love and the psychedelic dream in the caves.
The story revives the Flower Age and is based on real events.

The Mermaid Cafe. Matala, Crete. 1970

This is the original Mermaid Cafe, a small restaurant and cafe, at Matala, Crete.

The sign of Mermaid (top picture) was a painting on the wall, made by Penelope, the sister of the owner, Stelios.