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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Greece  /  Crete  /  Heraklion Prefecture  /  Matala

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 tours near Matala

    FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Rethymno with Lunch Swimming
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $399 BOOK WITH VIATOR Samaria Gorge Tour from Chania - The Longest Gorge in Europe
    4.3
    Duration: 14 hours
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    FROM $121 BOOK WITH VIATOR Samaria Gorge - Semi Private Hiking Day Trip from Chania, with max 8 onboard
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    Duration: 13 hours
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    FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Crete Land Rover Safari with Lunch and Drinks
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania
    5.0
    Duration: 14 hours
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    FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Imbros Gorge Hiking Day Trip Including Traditional Cretan Snack
    4.0
    Duration: 11 hours
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    FROM $66 BOOK WITH VIATOR Adventure Quad ATV Safari Guided Tour at The Pink Palace in Agios Gordios, Corfu
    4.0
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    FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Preveli Beach and Plakias Full-Day Trip From Rethymno
    5.0
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    FROM $83 BOOK WITH VIATOR Georgioupolis Safari Off Road Tours Outdoor Activities Land Rover Defender
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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: 2h 30 min
    Matala Caves ©
    Cave
    Matala Caves
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Agio Farago (Gorge of Saints) ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Agio Farago (Gorge of Saints)
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Matala

    Samaria Gorge National Park ©
    National Park
    Samaria Gorge National Park
    Sfakia
    4.5
    Duration: 8 hours
    Palace of Faistos ©
    Ruin
    Palace of Faistos
    Sivas
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Preveli Beach
    Beach
    Preveli Beach
    Lefkogia
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Plakias Beach ©
    Beach
    Plakias Beach
    Plakias
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Matala

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

    Historic Sites in Matala

    Church of Panagia ©
    Religious Site
    Church of Panagia
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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    Places to visit with Matala

    HeraklionTrip planner BEST FOR: History Museum, Fountain, Room Escape Game Chania TownTrip planner BEST FOR: Marina, Scuba / Snorkeling, Beach RethymnonTrip planner BEST FOR: Historic Site, Religious Site, Beach Agios NikolaosTrip planner BEST FOR: Beach, Water Body, Nightlife HersonissosTrip planner BEST FOR: Aquarium, Water Park, Theme Park

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