Plakias Beaches

Located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias, Preveli is a renowned beach destination in south Crete. With the Grand River (Megalos Potamos) flowing out of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge and forming a 500m long small lake, the area is home to a large colony of Theophrastus palm trees, giving the region...Read More

Located 58km south of Rethymnon city, the peaceful coastal village of Agios Pavlos (St. Paul) is nestled in a secluded bay, making it an ideal spot for a tranquil family holiday. Here, visitors will find a stunning beach with blue-green waters, a rocky seabed, and basic services such as umbrellas, sunbeds, and pedal boats. Additionally,...Read More

Fotinari (or Foteinari) is situated 37km south of Rethymno, between Plakias and Souda beach. This picturesque bay is home to two serene, unspoiled beaches. The rocky sea bed of this area makes it ideal for fishing and snorkeling. Unorganized, these two pebbly beaches are still close enough to restaurants and accommodations. The first beach, Small...Read More

Located 33km south of Rethymnon, near Plakias, is the Pirates’ Fjord. This tiny cove is situated south of Mouri or Karavos Cape and is enclosed by sheer vertical cliffs. The beach is narrow, no more than 2m wide, and composed of sand at the start which then turns into a rocky harbor. It is believed...Read More

Agia Galini is a picturesque seaside resort located in the southern part of Rethymnon prefecture, just 61km south of Rethymno city and 68km southwest of Heraklion. This small town is teeming with life during summertime, offering a wide array of touristic amenities. Boasting of a breathtakingly beautiful emerald-hued beach, mysterious caves in the west, the...Read More

Located 32km south of Rethymno and 4km east of Plakias, Ammoudi is a beach complex renowned for its stunningly turquoise waters and spectacular white coarse sand. To get here, one must drive through the paved road from the village Lefkogia. The first beach of the area is Ammoudi, where visitors will find umbrellas, taverns, and...Read More

Nestled between Gialopotama and the Agia Fotini harbor, you will find two adjacent beaches boasting fine pebbles and sand, enclosed by huge rocks. Known as Pirgos, these beaches are ideal for both snorkeling and naturism, as it’s often possible to find yourself completely alone here. If you’re looking to reach Pirgos, you can take a...Read More

Peristeres is a beach located 47km southwest of the city of Rethymnon, between Fragokastelo and Rodakino village. It is well-known to the Greeks due to former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras frequenting the beach. It is divided into two separate coves and is generally quiet, since access is not as easy as nearby beaches Korakas and...Read More

Village of Kerames, located 49 km south of Rethymno. In the vicinity of the village, there are many stunning beaches, such as Akoumiani Gialia, Ligres, Triopetra and Agios Pavlos sandhills. The beachfront north of Akoumiani Gialia is called Keramiani Gialia – named after the nearby village. To get to this beach, one must travel down...Read More

Triopetra is a stunning location 52km south of Rethymno and 13km southeast of Akoumia village . It is situated at the base of the majestic Siderotas mountain and can be accessed by car via paved roads from Akoumia or Sachtouria. Triopetra boasts of two beautiful beaches that are separated by a small peninsula and named...Read More