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Preveli Beach

Preveli Beach in Crete, Kriti

Preveli is one of the most famous beaches in Crete, isolated, beautiful and romantic.

This beach is located on the central south coast of the island, just a few kms from the monastery of the same name, 43 kms from Rethymnon town.


You can journey to the beach by car and foot, walking over the mountain ridge from the dirt road, or you can take a boat from Plakias or Agia Galini.

The walk is steep and not for the faint-hearted, be careful in hot weather. There are also buses to the monastery and day trips from Rethymnon town.

Moni Preveli Crete by Dujic The tall, steep Kourtaliotiko Gorge meets the Libyan Sea and form a cool lagoon and sandy beach. Palms and oleanders create shade; a tropical paradise forest amidst the dry rocky Mediterranean terrain.

Don’t be fooled into thinking you will get any peace and quiet in summer, because the beach is busy. There are sun lounges for hire and paddle boats. Ferries and private boats bring more visitors every time you wake up from your snooze.

A short rocky walk over the headland to the west takes you to Drimiskos Beach where Dionyssos Taverna is set back in the shade. You can gaze over the beautiful Bay of Drimiskos and enjoy tasty seafood and traditional Cretan dishes. There are a few rooms; be sure to pre-book in summer.

Another beautiful remote beach nearby is Damnoni Beach. The southern coast of Crete is wonderful to explore and provides the independent traveller with the colours, vast open spaces and textures for adventures.





Here are some beautiful images of the beach below:

Preveli Beach by Mareiettaki, Crete

Finikodasos by Tranchis, Preveli Beach, Crete

Preveli Beach by Jorge, Crete




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