Car Hire Matala - Mini guide to Matala

Matala is a small seaside village located on the southern coast of Crete that is famous for its magnificent hollowed-out rocks and artificial caves that were thought to have been used as prehistoric dwellings. Today, the area is an archaeological site and you will still see evidence of the tombs that were placed there during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.

Once a small fishing village, this destination has now been developed into a modern holiday resort, but it still retains its original character. There is everything in the village that a holiday maker might want, including restaurants, cafes, a supermarket and a location to collect car rental in Matala.

There is also a book shop, post office, laundry, a number of 24 hour ATMs and many other shops. Use cheap car hire in Matala to take advantage of what the village and other parts of the island have to offer. It is an ideal starting point for excursions to the numerous sights and marvellous beaches along the southern coast of Crete.

With car hire in Matala, Crete's primary airport is only a one hour drive away. The airport is located at the edge of Iraklio (which may also be spelled Heraklion) and is the main gateway of the island from a number of European locations.

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