Title: Beach of Matala Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Beach of Matala Hotels](https://expedia.com/Beach-Of-Matala-Hotels.0-l6322315-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Crete](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Crete.d180100.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Crete](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Crete.d180100.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Beach of Matala](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Beach-Of-Matala.d6322315.Car-Rental-Guide)[Crete Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Crete.d180100.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Beach of Matala Tours ![0_109644704](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322315/27d852a9-b642-4769-92d5-cf53c19559e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_109644704](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322315/27d852a9-b642-4769-92d5-cf53c19559e6.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) ![Matala is located 68km southwest of Heraklion, where the plain Messara meets Asteroussia Mountains. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Crete and certainly the most famous beach of south Heraklion prefecture. It is famous for the carved caves in the rocks and the hippies of the ‘70s. It is located close to Phaestus, the second largest palace of the Minoan civilization. Matala served as a port of Phaestus, and on the Roman Times, it became a port of Gortyn.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322315/3abdfe66-95e7-4073-8325-5b4d8855fbf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Beach of Matala Activities --- --- Get your fix of vitamin D at Beach of Matala. Once you've worked on your tan, hang around and watch the sky transform with colors as the sun begins to set. This stretch of coastline is in [Matala](https://www.expedia.com/Matala.dx6051676), a place that has loads going for it! Komos Beach, Red Beach, and Palace of Phaistos are other interesting sightseeing options not far away when you're all done at Beach of Matala. ## Plan a trip to see Beach of Matala Price found within the past 48 hours. 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Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025 ### Popular places to visit #### 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 quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Roman-Caves-Crete.d553248621532502068.Vacation-Attraction) #### Caves of Matala You can find out about the history of Matala with a visit to Caves of Matala. Wander the beaches and seaside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Caves-Of-Matala-Faistos.d6322334.Vacation-Attraction) #### Red Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Red Beach during your travels in Faistos? Discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Red-Beach-Faistos.d6322331.Vacation-Attraction) #### Church of Our Lady After visiting Church of Our Lady, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Faistos. Wander the beaches and seaside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-Our-Lady-Crete.d553248621533101299.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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.com/Matala-Caves-Faistos.d553248621533101561.Vacation-Attraction) #### Monastery Odigitria You can learn about the history of Faistos when you stop by Monastery Odigitria. Discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area. 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