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Stop At: Preveli Beach, 40 chlm notia apo to Rethymno, Lefkogia, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete 74060 Greece
It is certainly the most famous beach in south Crete!
During the 60s and 70s, it was a favorite destination for the hippies. On the banks of the Grand River there is a large colony of
Theophrastus palm trees, which give the region a sense of a tropical landscape. The river, forming a small lake, 500m long, before emptying into the sea, has water all year round. You can walk along the river, under the shade of palm trees and other trees, and start ascending in the beautiful canyon.
At the exit of the river, a sandy beach with pebbles and sand is formed, with sea water being very cool due to the river. In the eastern part of the beach, there is a beautiful rock reminding of a heart. The beach is not well organized because the area is protected, without
any umbrellas.
Please note that Rubbish disposal and taking seashells from the Beach is strictly prohibited
Please note that Boat Ticket is not included and is paid on the spot in cash
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Damnoni, Damnoni, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
Free Time
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Koxare to Asamotas Road, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete 740 60 Greece
Kourtaliotis or “Kourtaliotiko” Gorge
The Kourtaliotiko Gorge is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful gorges of
Crete. Inside, the Kourtaliotis River flows, crossing its 2.5 km in length and its
towering slopes that reach 600 meters in height.
The gorge begins from the village of Koxare in the prefecture of Rethymno and
reaches the lake of Preveli. Stone steps begin from the Kokaere - Asomatous
road and reach the interior of the gorge, at the church of Agios Nikolaos and
the springs of Kourtaliotis.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Traveler pickup is offered
You will receive the voucher with all details ( pick up time, pick up place) one day before your tour.
10 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Imre-GustavVellamaa
I love that beach! Not too easy to reach (for example from Hersonissos over 2 hours driving by car) and then you have to use steps up and down but it is not too long walking. If you enjoy views on the road - mountains, sea from the top of some mountain etc, superview to/from the beach, walking in a palm-park, swimming - worth to visit it! Also worth to know - there is a river where you can swim also (specially important in a case if a salty sea-water hurts your skin for some reason). The beach is sandy and the sand was really hot.
There are also available services like shower, restaurant etc. There are quite many people but I would not say it is overcrowded - sure if you prefer some beach to be alone then it is not for you but hard to expect any beach like this with a good asphalt road etc built just for you :)
P.S. Also some boat-trips are organized to this beach. We reached the beach at ca 13.00 and I think starting from 15.00 (can be wrong time) some big boats landed, took a group of people on board and left.
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Posted On : 2021-09-05
