Beaches
The Prefecture of Rethymno is ideal for summer holidays since it
boasts a large number of beautiful and clean beaches. Magnificent
sandy beaches can be visited on the north coast, at the Cretan Sea
as well as on the south coast of the island, at the Libyan Sea. We
would like to detail below some of the more characteristic
beaches:
Rethymno Beach: Organised sandy beach more than
20 km long, stretching from the town of Rethymno in an easterly
direction towards the areas of Perivolia, Platanes, Adelianos
Kampos, Skaleta
Episkopi Beach: Large sandy beach west of Rethymno, partly
organised
Panormo: This coastal village is situated 20 km
east of Rethymno. It boasts an organised beach as well as a variety
of tavernas, hotels and rooms right by the sea.
Bali: Nestling in the surrounding mountains of
the bay of Bali you will find the coastal village of the same name
34 km east of Rethymno. Visitors may choose from which of the small
inlets to enjoy bathing at organised beaches. The area offers a
large number of tavernas, hotels and rooms.
Plakias: The village of Plakias is situated 40
km south of Rethymno. This resort boasts a superb sandy beach, and
the well-organised infrastructure includes hotels, rooms, tavernas
and restaurants. The organised beach offers both bathing and
various water sports.
Souda Plakias: Organised, sandy beach west of
the village of Plakias. A few tavernas are situated close to the
beach, where rooms are also available.
Damnoni: Organised sandy beach west of the village of Plakias
and south of the town of Rethymno. It offers a few tavernas and
rooms are also available.
Ammoudi: Small sandy beach near Damnoni not
organised and fairly isolated.
Preveli Lagoon: 38km south of Rethymno, shortly before you
arrive at the historic Monastery of Preveli, a track on the left
hand side leads downhill to a parking place. After approximately
15-minutes downhill walk you arrive at the beautiful sandy beach
with palm trees, where the River Kourtaliotis empties into the
sea.
Triopetra: The beach of Triopetra, which was
named after the three distinctive rocks in the sea, is situated
approximately 50 km south of Rethymno. Follow the road to Aghia
Galini and turn left after 40 km in the direction of Akoumia.
Continue until you arrive at the huge sandy beach, which is not
organised and fairly isolated.
Aghios Pavlos: The magnificent sandy beach of
Aghios Pavlos is found 58km south of Rethymno. Follow the road to
Aghia Galini and after 46km turn right at the crossroads of the
village of Kria Vrissi. Continue until you arrive at the seaside.
Bathing in one of the isolated inlets, which have formed between
the rocks, and seeing the sand dunes will be an unforgettable
experience. In the village of the same name you will find rooms and
tavernas.
Aghia Galini: This resort is situated 58km
south of Rethymno. Apart from the plentiful tourist infrastructure
the village also boasts beautiful and clean beaches, which are
situated in various picturesque inlets in the area.
