Crete · MATALA BEACH & CAVES
10 reviewed
Below are the 10 best matala beach & caves tours on Crete right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Number one is the place to start.
Full-day bus trip from Rethymno to Spili, Matala caves and beach, and Agia Galini. Lion-head fountains, free time, and great value.
“Absolute recommendation! The best valued travel agency in Rethymno with the best tour guide Lazar! If you want to discover Crete, traveling with Markidis is must! 5 stars very well deserved.”
Matala’s laid-back beach, the famous hippie caves, and the calm Odigitria Monastery. South Crete day trip with pickup included.
“What a fun trip! While Matala Beach was incredible I was most interested in seeing the interior of the island. The landscape is beautiful and full of olive trees and vineyards. The water (Libyan Sea) was crystal clear and warm. The little village was wonderful and full of great shops and restaurants. I highly recommend Taverna Sirtaki for a meal. Delicious food and views.”
A guided Heraklion day trip to Matala’s hippie beach and Roman-era caves, with swimming time, free town wandering, and optional cave entry.
“Was erg leuk om te zien, leuk toeritisch plaatsje. Bus vond ik wel verouderd”
Guided day trip in south Crete to Matala hippie caves and Red Beach, with round-trip transport and 4 hours on-site.
“Non abbiamo trovato la guida che ci spiegava in italiano come arrivare alla Red Beach. Inoltre, non è stato eseguito alcuna guida di tracking assistito e per quanto riguarda la valutazione generale non è stato positivo, perché i turisti sono stati lasciati in autonomia”
Ride a 4WD jeep safari through South Crete to Agiofarago Gorge, a remote beach, Sivas tavern lunch, and Matala hippie caves.
“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”
8-hour south Crete tour from Heraklion with winery visit, Messara views, Matala beach and optional caves, and BBQ lunch with wine.
“My tour guide Mario was great ! The food was good. A lot of wine and the beach was really beautiful. I got to really see a different side of Greece”
Winery tasting, 4x4 ride, Matala caves and beach swim from Heraklion, with lunch and local wine included.
“War alles super, nur im Weingut hätte man mehr erklären!”
South Crete day trip from Heraklion with guided Gortys, free Matala beach time, optional hippie caves, and Odigitria monastery.
“This was an excellent tour. Matala beach is definitely worth checking out. The whole area has a unique vibe! Very picturesque!”
Hike Samaria Gorge from Omalos to Agia Roumeli, then swim and take a southern-coast boat ride. Full day, serious steps.
“Als eerste was ik aangenaam verrast dat ze zo dichtbij een pickup locatie hadden geregeld aangezien ik een Villa in een afgelegen dorp had gehuurd. Vervolgens de volgende verrassing dat ik werd afgehaald door een luxe taxi, haha met een Griekse god als chauffeur. De gids, Claudia was fenomenaal in haar toelichtingen, verhalen en humoristisch enthousiasme. De tocht zelf door de Samaraikloof was heerlijk om mee te maken met voldoende rustplekken, zelfs voor de rokers onder ons en inderdaad wegen vol met rotsen. Ik was helemaal trots dat ik het gehaald heb en daarna me laten brengen met de bus naar de afspreekplek voor 2 euro. Heerlijk gegeten en genoten…”
A/C coach from Heraklion to Matala for swimming, hippie-village wandering, and optional cave visits, plus a guided day in South Crete.
“Incroyable! Ville magnifique à faire si vous êtes tout près.”
