Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Matala February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Matala Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Matala.dx6051676)[Hotels in Matala](https://expedia.ca/Matala-Hotels.d6051676.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Matala](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Matala.d6051676.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Matala Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Matala.d6051676.Car-Rental-Guide)[Matala Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Matala.d6051676.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Matala ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Matala Types of activities [Matala travel guide](https://expedia.ca/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 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) ## Matala Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Matala has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, 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 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. #### Activities and Tours Matala is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore 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 experience 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, 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. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Matala Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Matala. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Matala attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Matala | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Crete: Discover the South Shores of Crete by Kayak](/things-to-do/guided-kayak-tour-in-hersonissos-bay.a44651739.activity-details): CA $243 | | Top 5 things to do | [Crete: Discover the South Shores of Crete by Kayak](/things-to-do/guided-kayak-tour-in-hersonissos-bay.a44651739.activity-details)[Agia Galini Matala Phaistos Private Tour](/things-to-do/agia-galini-matala-phaistos-private-tour.a48478212.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)[Matala Beach + Caves, Phaistos Palace & Southern Charm \| Private](/things-to-do/matala-beachcaves-palace-of-phaistos-zaros-lake-private.a49187976.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Matala --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Matala #### 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.ca/Matala-Caves-Faistos.d553248621533101561.Vacation-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.ca/Palace-Of-Phaistos-Faistos.d6062153.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.ca/Caves-Of-Matala-Faistos.d6322334.Vacation-Attraction) #### Phaistos You can find out about the history of Áyios Ioánnis with a visit to Phaistos. Wander the seaside and beaches in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Phaistos-Faistos.d553248621532502071.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.ca/Red-Beach-Faistos.d6322331.Vacation-Attraction) #### Agiofarago Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Agiofarago Beach during your trip to Mires? [](https://expedia.ca/Agiofarago-Beach-Faistos.d553248635997386411.Vacation-Attraction) #### Agia Triada Agia Triada is just one of the places to see in Faistos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the seaside and beaches in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Agia-Triada-Faistos.d553248621533101563.Vacation-Attraction) #### Agiofarango Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Agiofarango during your travels in Mires. [](https://expedia.ca/Agiofarango-Faistos.d553248635997999332.Vacation-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 quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Roman-Caves-Faistos.d553248621532502068.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## 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? ### What to do in Matala for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Matala? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app