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Matala Rock Formations – View over Matala Bay loop from Mátala

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Matala Rock Formations – View over Matala Bay loop from Mátala

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Matala Rock Formations – View over Matala Bay loop from Mátala

02:01

6.74km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

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2.85 km

View of Kommos Beach and Mount Ida

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The beginning of the path at the Mystical view is somewhat hidden. Right past the fenced and right past the bush. Something end and exposed

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2.90 km

View of Sunset Beach Kalamaki and Parking Area

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From the parking lot you have a fantastic view over the entire bay to the white mountains. In the evening, the "Elephant Island" is an eye-catcher in the backlight.
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2.92 km

View of Kommos Beach and the Psiloritis Mountains

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You can do a great circular hike with a view of Matala via Kommos Beach.
My tour: "From Kommos Beach over the cliffs to Matala 🅿️⭕👍"

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3.68 km

Matala Rock Formations

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After about 1.8 km you have this magnificent view, over to the other coast and these limestone rock formations. Always impressive what wind and water have for power to bring out these beautiful shapes.

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3.80 km

Fossil Cliffs of Southern Crete

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plenty of fossils in these rocks

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4.21 km

Cove at the limestone cliffs

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A little secret - the bay is ideal for a short swim stop during the hike to the panoramic view over Matala. So be sure to take bathing suits with …

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4.25 km

Limestone with fossils

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Here you walk along the limestone slabs near the sea. Definitely pay attention to the ground. Fossils are plentiful in the limestone - hundreds of fossilized shells and other sea creatures from ancient times. Very impressive!

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5.28 km

View over Matala Bay

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Here you have a great view over the bay of Matala. One stands directly over the famous caves of Matala - a descent is however not possible. The way there …

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6.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

1.63 km

279 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

793 m

683 m

303 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

Saturday 7 March

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Matala Rock Formations – View over Matala Bay loop from Mátala

View of Kommos Beach and Mount Ida

View of Sunset Beach Kalamaki and Parking Area

View of Kommos Beach and the Psiloritis Mountains

Matala Rock Formations

Fossil Cliffs of Southern Crete

Cove at the limestone cliffs

Limestone with fossils

View over Matala Bay

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