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 Fotinari or Fotinaraki, is the smaller of the two and can be accessed from the main road. There is a short stone path that crosses two small wooded areas leading to it. In Big Fotinari, visitors can take refuge from the sun under the shade of the surrounding tall rocks.