Rethymnon, on the north coast of Crete, lies on the
island's longest sandy beach and is known by visitors
as the "hidden jewel" of Crete.
The Prefecture of Rethymno is ideal for summer
holidays since it boasts a large number of
beautiful and clean beaches. Magnificent sandy
beaches can be visited on the north coast, at the
Cretan Sea as well as on the south coast of the island,
at the Libyan Sea.
We would like to detail below some of the more characteristic beaches:
Rethymno Beach: Organised sandy beach more than 20 km long, stretching from the town of Rethymno.
Panormo: This coastal village is situated 20 km east of Rethymno.
Bali:you will find the coastal village of the same name 34 km east of Rethymno.
Plakias: The village of Plakias is situated 40 km south of Rethymno.
Souda Plakias: Organised, sandy beach west of the village of Plakias.
Damnoni: Organised sandy beach west of the village of Plakias and south of the town of Rethymno.
Ammoudi: Small sandy beach near Damnoni not organised and fairly isolated.
Preveli Lagoon: 38km south of Rethymno, shortly before you arrive at the historic Monastery of Preveli.
Triopetra: The beach of Triopetra situated approximately 50 km south of Rethymno.
Aghios Pavlos: The magnificent sandy beach of Aghios Pavlos is found 58km south of Rethymno.
Aghia Galini: This resort is situated 58km south of Rethymno.
Korakas: This beach is also situated on the south coast, 42km from Rethymno.
INFO
Code +30 28310
Prefectural Committee for the Promotion of Tourism 25012, 25571,2
Tourist Police 28156 -29148
EOT (Greek Tourism Organisation) 29148 - 56350
Rethymno Town Hall 22245