Beaches of Rethymno Prefecture
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.
Souda Beach: Organised, sandy beach west of the village of Plakias. A few tavernas are situated close to the beach.
Panormo beach: This coastal village is situated 20 km east of Rethymno. It boasts an organised beach as well as a variety of tavernas by the sea.
Bali beach: 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.
Plakias beach: The village of Plakias is situated 40 km south of Rethymno. This resort boasts a superb sandy beach, and the well-organised infrastructure includes tavernas, cafes and restaurants. The organised beach offers both bathing and various water sports.
Damnoni beach: Organised sandy beach west of the village of Plakias and south of the town of Rethymno.
Ammoudi beach: Small sandy beach near Damnoni not organised and fairly isolated.
Preveli Lagoon beach: 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 beach: 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.
Agios Pavlos beach: 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 tavernas.
Agia Galini beach: 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.
Korakas beach: This beach is also situated on the south coast, more precisely south of the village of Rodakino, 42km from Rethymno. The sandy beach of Korakas is organised and the area offers hotels, as well as a large variety of tavernas.
