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This post was originally published on this siteOut of Town Blog The Neolithic Hippie Caves of Matala What do Neolithic settlers and 1960s hippies have in common? In the sunny coastal town of Matala, in southern Crete, these two unlikely groups share a surprising connection within a well-known tourist spot. The Neolithic Hippie Caves of Matala This is the story of the Matala Caves and their journey from being mysterious ancient tombs, to their rebirth as a bohemian enclave, to today being a tourist draw. The coastal town of Matala is located roughly 70km south of Iraklion, the vibrant capital of Crete. For half the year, it becomes almost a ghost town, with its permanent residents numbering only around 300, a figure some consider exaggerated, as they are often outnumbered by the many cats wandering through its deserted streets. Matala Beach caves in southern Crete Red marks inside Matala Caves As warmer weather returns and April marks the start of the tourist season, Matala comes alive. Music drifts from bars, restaurants extend onto the streets, and the beach is filled with lounge chairs, making Matala one of Crete’s most popular tourist spots. There’s more than one thing that attracts tourists

This post was originally published on this siteOut of Town Blog Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, the Official Accommodation Partner for Miss Philippines Earth 2025. Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR), the Philippines’ top hotel operator, has teamed up with Miss Philippines Earth 2025 as the official accommodation partner for this esteemed pageant. This partnership underscores MHR’s dedication to celebrating beauty with a purpose and advancing environmental responsibility within the hospitality sector. It also showcases their flagship service brand, the Sampaguita — a symbol of love, honor, dignity, and healing, inspired by the country’s national flower. Megaworld Hotels & Resorts is the official accommodation partner of Miss Philippines Earth 2025 with reigning queens and candidates staying in Belmont Hotel Manila, Grand Westside Hotel, Kingsford Hotel Manila, and Savoy Hotel Manila. MHR leaders, Joe Fijardo, General Manager of Grand Westside Hotel, Jorold Montelibano, General Manager of Kingsford Hotel Manila, and Charlene Go-Co, Head of Marketing Innovations of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, welcomed Miss Philippines Earth at Grand Westside Hotel. “Partnering with Miss Philippines Earth allows us to reinforce what we stand for. We celebrate women who are passionate, driven, and mindful of their impact. Through this, we aim to inspire guests and associates