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Matala Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
About Matala
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Things to do in Matala
What to do
Looking for things to do in Matala? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
4.7
/5
44 Review
Elafonissi Beach
4.4
/5
30 Review
Beaches and shores
Red beach
4.1
/5
271 Review
Beaches and shores
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
3.7
/5
37 Review
Historic landmark
Kamari beach
4.2
/5
243 Review
Beaches and shores
Night view
Santorini
4.7
/5
613 Review
Boat tour
Night view
Santorini caldera
4.2
/5
51 Review
Mountain climbing
Three Bells of Fira
4.5
/5
304 Review
Night view
Imerovigli Town
4.4
/5
119 Review
Oia
4.6
/5
647 Review
Night view
Paradise Beach
4.2
/5
112 Review
Beaches and shores
View of Alefkandra (Little Venice)
4.5
/5
90 Review
Beaches and shores
Night view
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Matala, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Batis Aero Beachfront Wellbeing Hotel
4.6
/5
2 Review
Grecotel Creta Palace
4.3
/5
41 Review
The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5
/5
61 Review
Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park
4.4
/5
53 Review
Grecotel Casa Adele
4.5
/5
44 Review
Idi Hotel
4.5
/5
45 Review
Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
4.7
/5
105 Review
Delina Mountain Resort
4.5
/5
6 Review
Grecotel LUXME White
4.4
/5
51 Review
Paralos Irini Mare
4.6
/5
51 Review
Minos Hotel
4.2
/5
57 Review
White Olive Elite Rethymno
4.0
/5
5 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Matala dishes and foodie spots.
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Sirtaki
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Western cuisine
Avg. PLN50/person
Corali
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Western cuisine
Dolphin
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Western cuisine
Mama's Bakery
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Western cuisine
Die Zwei Bruder
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Western cuisine
365 All Day
5.0
/5
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Western cuisine
Alexis Zorbas
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Seafood
Avg. PLN62/person
Georges Yard
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Seafood
Avg. PLN72/person
Hakuna Matata
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Western cuisine
MAD IRIE
5.0
/5
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Latin American cuisine
Avg. PLN37/person
StrEATfood
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Music Cafe Bar Matala
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
4.7
/5
44 Review
Elafonissi Beach
4.4
/5
30 Review
Beaches and shores
Red beach
4.1
/5
271 Review
Beaches and shores
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
3.7
/5
37 Review
Historic landmark
Kamari beach
4.2
/5
243 Review
Beaches and shores
Night view
Santorini
4.7
/5
613 Review
Boat tour
Night view
Santorini caldera
4.2
/5
51 Review
Mountain climbing
Three Bells of Fira
4.5
/5
304 Review
Night view
Imerovigli Town
4.4
/5
119 Review
Oia
4.6
/5
647 Review
Night view
Paradise Beach
4.2
/5
112 Review
Beaches and shores
View of Alefkandra (Little Venice)
4.5
/5
90 Review
Beaches and shores
Night view
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Popular Types of Attractions in Matala
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Night view
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Corali
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