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Matala

4.4
Beaches · Caves · Outdoor Activities
A low-key tourist resort known for its ancient cliffside caves, Matala boasts a rich history that spans over 2,000 years. The town's sandy stretch of coastline is mythologized as the place where Zeus brought Europa after seducing her in the form of a white bull. The town itself burst onto the world scene as an important port, used both by the ancient Minoans and the Romans. In more recent times, Matala became a mecca for hippies and 1970s rock stars. Today the town draws mostly day-trippers from nearby Heraklion, its biggest tourist attractions an impeccable beach and several traditional taverns. Arrange all the small, but important details of your Matala trip itinerary using our Greece trip planning website.
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    Top Matala tours

    FROM $106 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Rethymno with Lunch Swimming
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR Imbros Gorge Hiking Day Trip Including Traditional Cretan Snack
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    Popular things to do in Matala

    Matala beach ©
    Beach
    Matala beach
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Red Sand Beach (Kokkini Ammos) ©
    Beach
    Red Sand Beach (Kokkini Ammos)
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Matala Caves ©
    Cave
    Matala Caves
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Agio Farago (Gorge of Saints) ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Agio Farago (Gorge of Saints)
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Matala

    Palace of Faistos ©
    Ruin
    Palace of Faistos
    Sivas
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Preveli Beach
    Lefkogia
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Plakias Beach ©
    Beach
    Plakias Beach
    Plakias
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Agia Galini Beach
    Beach
    Agia Galini Beach
    Agia Galini
    3.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Matala

    Matala Fish Spa
    Spa
    Matala Fish Spa
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Goods of the Ground
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Goods of the Ground
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Prisma ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Prisma
    4.9
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Moozart Wood Art Shop ©
    Art Gallery
    Moozart Wood Art Shop
    4.4
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Historic Sites in Matala

    Church of Panagia ©
    Religious Site
    Church of Panagia
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours

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