Malá Skála is situated in a deep valley of the Jizera, below the slopes of Suché skály of Vranovský hřbet and Sokol. It is an important holiday resort and starting point to Český ráj, in particular to Suché skály, Drábovna or Frýdštejn. In summer you may have a swim and in winter there are good conditions for skiing. The Jizera, which runs through the village, attracts water sportsmen; rock towns are popular with climbers.