Location information

Plakias Beach

PLAKIAS (Village) RETHYMNO
  It has an attractive grey sand beach that stretches around the bay. There are many other beaches in the nearby bays. The main street runs along the sea front and is lined with tavernas and bars. Well-known for its strong winds, the bay attracts many windsurfers who provide an interesting spectacle on the shimmering sea.

This text is cited Nov 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.

Crete TOURnet WebPage
• http://www.crete.tournet.gr/Site.jdp?ID=47 (3 img.)

Preveli Beach

PREVELI (Famous Beach) RETHYMNO
  Preveli Beach is a sandy cove at the end of Kourtaliotiko Gorge. The area resembles a tropical lagoon with its palms, oleanders, waterfalls and stream which flows into the sea. There are two ways to reach the beach on foot: a rugged path marked with arrows along the edge of the cliff to the sea requires sturdy shoes and agility; the other way down follows the track across the river at the arched bridge leading to a taverna and, again, a rugged path to the beach. The easiest way to reach the area is by boat.

This text is cited Dec 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.

• http://www.crete.tournet.gr/Preveli_Paralia-ar-673... (1 img.)

AMMOUDI (Beach) RETHYMNO
Ammoudi: Small sandy beach near Damnoni not organised and fairly isolated.

Korakas

KORAKAS (Beach) RETHYMNO
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 rooms and tavernas.

Souda Plakias

PLAKIAS (Village) RETHYMNO
Organised, sandy beach west of the village of Plakias. A few tavernas are situated close to the beach, where rooms are also available.

Palm Beach of Preveli

PREVELI (Famous Beach) RETHYMNO
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

Rethymno Prefecture Tourism Committee WebPage
• http://www.rethymnon.gr/tourism/tour_en02.htm (1 img.)

Damnoni Beach

DAMNONI (Settlement) RETHYMNO
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.

Ministry of the Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works WebPage
• http://www.thalassa.gr/se.asp?s=1606&s=1596

Plakias Beach

PLAKIAS (Village) RETHYMNO
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.

Ministry of the Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works WebPage
• http://www.thalassa.gr/se.asp?s=1606&s=1596