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Matala Tombs

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Matala Tombs is a fort in Region of Crete, Region of Crete.

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Matala Tombs: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Matala Tombs

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Matala Tombs — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.99537, 24.75033. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Matala Tombs open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Matala Tombs yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Matala Tombs?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Matala Tombs?

    Nearby: Matala Beach (beach, 0 km), Kommos (fort, 3 km), Odigitria tholos (fort, 6 km), Moni Odigitrias (church, 6 km), Cape Lithinon (beach, 9 km), Agia Triada (fort, 10 km).

    Is Matala Tombs worth visiting?

    Matala Tombs is listed as a notable fort in Region of Crete on Spotwander.