Dyskos, a small settlement that is known also as Dytikos and is situated 75km southwest of Heraklion, is located just 1-2km west of the village of Lendas. It is separated from Lendas by the famous Cape Lion – a mythical lion said to have been petrified while carrying the chariot of the goddess Rhea. At...Read More
Nestled between Rethymno prefecture and Chania, east of Georgioupolis’ beaches, lies the beaches of Kavros and Kournas. Though much of the beach has been developed, a small portion has been left untouched. Here, an expansive and incredibly important dune ecosystem can be found, home to its own unique flora. The dunes of Kavros are particularly...Read More
Episkopi beach is situated 45km east of Chania and 14km west of Rethymnon. It is a coastal area, famous for its connection to one of Greece’s wealthiest business families, the Vardinoyannis. The beach is 3.5km long, with a mix of sand, shallow waters and wavy conditions, making it ideal for swimming and other watersports. It...Read More
Located in the south of Heraklion, 74km away, Lendas is a remote coastal village nestled on the slopes of the imposing Asterousia Mountains. This mildy developed tourist resort offers very relaxing holidays and can be accessed from Agii Deka, close to Mires, via the village of Miamou. The road cuts through the striking landscape and...Read More
Armenopetra Beach, located east of the Skoutaris River and west of the hamlet of Monobouka (5km from Keratokambos), is one of the most stunning beaches in the region. The name translates to “Sailing Rock” in Greek, and derives from the large rock located in the middle of the beach. Armenopetra’s shoreline consists of small pebbles...Read More
Starting 11km east of Rethymno, the Skaleta beachfront stretches 3km to the east, with the first beach being Sfakaki, a very well-organized resort. Continuing on, approximately 1km away is Stavromenos, which is named after the homonym settlement of the region. The beachfront consists mostly of sand, with some parts containing pebbles and small rocks. Further...Read More
Located just 500m from the city centre of Rethymno, this golden-sand beach is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. It is part of the 13km long beachfront of Rethymno Bay, stretching east all the way to Skaleta. Despite its popularity, the beach never seems too crowded. Along the beachfront, Eleftheriou Venizelou Str. runs,...Read More
