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

Matala Beach, Matala

4.3
#1 of 104 in Outdoors in Heraklion Prefecture
Beach · Nature / Park
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Combine your beach visit with some cave exploration at Matala Beach, where the landscape features a rocky plateau that appears to be sliding into the sea. Climb up to access some of the caves, cut into the side of the sliding rock by the water over the years. There is one particularly large cave over the sea, and swimmers often paddle to its mouth to inspect the inside. Cafes, restaurants, and shops line the beach and offer facilities along the shore. Use our Matala vacation planner to arrange your visit to Matala Beach and other attractions in Matala.
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Tours to Matala Beach

FROM $41 BOOK WITH VIATOR Matala - Agia Galini - Spili ( Small Group Tour)
5.0
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $261 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour to South Crete: Ancient Gortyn, Monasteries and Matala Beach
4.8
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM $505 BOOK WITH VIATOR South Crete-Matala Beach - Biological Winery -Private Tour.
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $599 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ancient Palaces with Minoan Wine Routes & Iconic Matala Beach
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $127 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Paragliding in Crete with a Professional Instructor
5.0
Duration: 15 minutes
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FROM $579 BOOK WITH VIATOR Matala Beach-Spili Village-Kournas Lake - (All inclusive) Full Day Private Tour
Duration: 10 to 11 hours
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FROM $215 BOOK WITH VIATOR Safari V.I.P. Tour to Agiofarago and Matala with Lunch
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $624 BOOK WITH VIATOR Messara
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $107 BOOK WITH VIATOR South Crete - The gorge of the Eremits, Sunset in Matala
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $729 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ancient Palaces with Minoan Wine Routes & Iconic Matala Beach from Chania
Duration: 8 hours
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Matala Beach reviews

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  • By joellem929
    Cheerfull and cozy town. This old hippie town has a lots of souvenir shops and tavernas. The ground paintings and wall paintings are very beautiful 
    Cheerfull and cozy town. This old hippie town has a lots of souvenir shops and tavernas. The ground paintings and wall paintings are very beautiful  more »
  • By Jono_hild
    Matala Beach is beautiful. There is lots to see under the water so snorkeling equipment is not a bad idea. There is also a nice little touristy town where you can buy souvenirs and eat in a taverna... 
    Matala Beach is beautiful. There is lots to see under the water so snorkeling equipment is not a bad idea. There is also a nice little touristy town where you can buy souvenirs and eat in a taverna...  more »
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  • By Maracine Adina Viorica
    The only thing is that the place is amazing. If u want to explore the cave don't go with flip flops.
  • By Prihor Roxana
    Beautiful view of caves and that’s it. The beach it’s too rocky, in the water there are also stones. We do not recommend for families with kids.
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