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

Matala Beach, Matala

4.3
#1 of 120 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 $37 BOOK WITH VIATOR Matala - Agia Galini - Spili Matala - Agia Galini - Spili
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FROM $698 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour to South Crete: Ancient Gortyn, Monasteries and Matala Beach Private Tour to South Crete: Ancient Gortyn, Monasteries and Matala Beach
4.9
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM $508 BOOK WITH VIATOR South Crete-Matala Beach - Wine Tasting -Private Tour. South Crete-Matala Beach - Wine Tasting -Private Tour.
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $118 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Paragliding in Crete with a Professional Instructor Private Paragliding in Crete with a Professional Instructor
5.0
Duration: 15 minutes
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Duration: 10 to 11 hours
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Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $667 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ancient Palaces with Minoan Wine Routes & Iconic Matala Beach from Chania Ancient Palaces with Minoan Wine Routes & Iconic Matala Beach from Chania
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FROM $570 BOOK WITH VIATOR Messara Messara
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $98 BOOK WITH VIATOR South Crete - The gorge of the Eremits, Sunset in Matala South Crete - The gorge of the Eremits, Sunset in Matala
Duration: 9 hours
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  • By charloth98
    Unfortunately, on the day we were here on Matala Beach, the wind was blowing very hard. the beach is beautiful and don't forget to check out the caves. The village is also very cozy and pleasant. We.....  more
    Unfortunately, on the day we were here on Matala Beach, the wind was blowing very hard. the beach is beautiful and don't forget to check out the caves. The village is also very cozy and pleasant. We.....  more »
  • 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 »
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  • By Kev Mulligan
    Hard to comment, as the place was packed solid. We didn't stay.
  • By Dave Harper
    Everyone needs to go at least once for the day when on Crete.
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