Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Matala March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Matala Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Matala.dx6051676)[Hotels in Matala](https://expedia.co.uk/Matala-Hotels.d6051676.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Matala](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Matala.d6051676.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Matala Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Matala.d6051676.Car-Hire-Guide)[Matala Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Matala.d6051676.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Matala ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Matala Types of activities [Matala travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Matala.dx6051676) ![Marcher sur les roches autour de Matala pour avoir une vue panoramique! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1444/8985b40a-d849-4f9a-89a0-0088abb0a029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Marcher jusqu'à Red Beach pour avoir cette vue !!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1444/06761a34-a1a0-4a6c-8ba9-23a2edb383ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matala Beach in Crete](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051676/3abd0a8b-ae38-4dd5-b0aa-d5d1b09b66d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Above the beach at Matala, on the south coast of Crete, are a number of caves carved into the cliffside. During the Roman rule of Crete, the caves housed tombs. In the 1960s, the by-then empty caves hosted hippies who used them to camp out in. Matala still has a slight counter-culture feel to it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051676/2227fa72-020a-4bb7-bb78-e0871f474345.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Malala Crete, Red Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6264192/6947aed6-83d8-403e-a8ea-76db13c2397f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Matala Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Matala has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Matala, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Matala with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Matala Matala is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Matala, and make it a breeze to explore Matala and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Matala to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Matala, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Matala | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Day Trip to Matala and Komos beach](/things-to-do/day-trip-to-matala-and-komos-beach.a52276995.activity-details): £38 | | Top 5 things to do | [Matala and Zaros Crete Hidden Treasures](/things-to-do/matala-and-zaros-crete-hidden-treasures.a49990440.activity-details)[Day Trip to Matala and Komos beach](/things-to-do/day-trip-to-matala-and-komos-beach.a52276995.activity-details)[Cretan Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting](/things-to-do/cooking-class-and-meal-at-our-family-olive-farm-the-cretan-vibes-farm.a2345528.activity-details)[SOUTH CRETE TOUR up to 4 to 15 customers](/things-to-do/south-crete-tour-up-to-4-to-15-customers.a1191467.activity-details)[Day Trip to Phaestos Palace & Matala from Heraklion](/things-to-do/day-trip-to-phaestos-palace-matala-from-heraklion.a769585.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Matala and Zaros Crete Hidden Treasures](/things-to-do/matala-and-zaros-crete-hidden-treasures.a49990440.activity-details)[Day Trip to Matala and Komos beach](/things-to-do/day-trip-to-matala-and-komos-beach.a52276995.activity-details) | ## What to do in Matala --- ### Popular places to visit #### Matala Caves Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Matala Caves during your travels in Faistos. Wander the beaches and seaside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matala-Caves-Faistos.d553248621533101561.Attraction) #### Palace of Phaistos Explore the ruins of this once-glorious palace. Imagine it in its heyday as royals and courtiers moved around its spacious rooms. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palace-Of-Phaistos-Faistos.d6062153.Attraction) #### Red Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Red Beach during your travels in Faistos? Discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Red-Beach-Faistos.d6322331.Attraction) #### Phaistos You can learn about the history of Áyios Ioánnis with a trip to Phaistos. Wander the seaside and beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Phaistos-Faistos.d553248621532502071.Attraction) #### Caves of Matala You can find out about the history of Matala with a trip to Caves of Matala. Wander the beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caves-Of-Matala-Faistos.d6322334.Attraction) #### Vathi Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Vathi Beach during your trip to Mires? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vathi-Beach-Faistos.d553248635997385700.Attraction) #### Agiofarago Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Agiofarago Beach during your trip to Mires? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Agiofarago-Beach-Faistos.d553248635997386411.Attraction) #### Roman Caves Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Roman Caves during your travels in Matala. Wander the beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roman-Caves-Faistos.d553248621532502068.Attraction) #### Agiofarango Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Agiofarango during your travels in Mires. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Agiofarango-Faistos.d553248635997999332.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Matala ![Ruins of central square of the ancient Minoan Palace of Phaistos ( Festos ). Located at plateau Messara.Beautiful natural and architectural landscape. District of Heraklion.Crete island.Greece.Europe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6264192/473df715-f280-45fd-b346-a7ac31e12694.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Faistos ![Sunset from Mystical View restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000030398/ec9cbfbc-65a7-4846-afdd-2d3ed986a098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pitsidia ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Matala worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Matala? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Matala? ### Is three days enough to stay in Matala? ### What are some activities to do in Matala with kids? > - [Matala and Zaros Crete Hidden Treasures](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matala-and-zaros-crete-hidden-treasures.a49990440.activity-details) > - [Day Trip to Matala and Komos beach](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-matala-and-komos-beach.a52276995.activity-details) ### What to do in Matala for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Matala? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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