Crete · MATALA TOURS
The 4 best matala tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Travel south from Rethymno by air-conditioned bus with an English or German-speaking guide. See Spili’s lion-head fountains, spend three hours at Matala Beach and its Minoan-era caves, then explore Agia Galini’s harbor for 90 minutes. Guides such as Anastasia and Lazarus add local stories along the way.
“My wife and I had an excellent day and we were well looked after by Anastasia and Kosta.”
Travel by coach from Heraklion to Matala, then spend about four hours swimming, eating by the sea, exploring the former Roman tombs, and walking the colorful town. A multilingual guide provides commentary during the journey, while the cave entrance costs extra.
“Guide agréable, visite en autonomie, très jolie ville dans son décor hippie et visite des grottes super sympa (prévoir de bonnes chaussures, ça grimpe!). Bus peu confortable pour 1h30 environ de route.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from eastern Crete to Matala, where you get four hours for swimming, cave exploration, village shops, tavernas, and the walk to Red Beach. A live guide speaks English, German, or French, but the Red Beach route may require you to find your own way.
“fantastisch plaatsje. waar je veel langer wilt zijn dan 4 uur. dat is te kort om alles te kunnen zien. de heenweg richting Matala duurde gewoon 3 uur. dat is te lang. de terugreis was in 2 uur.”
Spend about 9.5 hours with Go Crete Safari on a private 4WD trip from Malia to southern Crete. Walk the easy Agiofarago Gorge, swim at its remote beach, visit Agios Thomas and Moni Odigitrias, eat lunch in Sivas, and finish at hippie-era Matala. Andreas is one guide named in the feedback.
“The whole tour was wonderful. It was great seeing a remote area of Crete. Andreas was a fantastic guide, very personable, energetic, and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend this tour”
Pick a coast, a gorge or a kitchen.
