Plakias Village
Plakias boasts a lovely sand and shingle beach complimented by calm, turquoise waters. Located approx. 40km south of Rethymnon and a favourite destination for experienced travellers, it’s easy to see why, with a beautiful ...
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Rethymno Town
Full of beautiful beaches, archaeological sites, Byzantine churches, quaint villages and cosmopolitan resorts, Rethymno is one of the most beautiful places in Crete, Greece. It is located between the prefectures of Chania and Heraklion and ...
Lake Kournas
This peaceful and serene freshwater lake, surrounded by mountains and lush greenery, is popular for activities like swimming and picnicking. Rent a pedal boat or kayak, and bring snorkel masks to spot fish and ...
Preveli Beach
Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. The Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge, ...
Matala
The beautiful beach with the characteristic caves on the rock became known mainly by the hippies or the children of flowers if you prefer, who had camped for several years in the area back ...
Balos Beach
Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece. It is no coincidence that Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited Balos on their private ...
Chania Town
Chania is a place where different civilizations have flourished throughout the centuries. Strolling around the Old Town’s maze-like alleys with the beautiful Venetian mansions, the fountains and the churches will guide you through well-preserved ...
Bali Village
The coastal resort of Bali is situated in a vast bay, 30km east of Rethymno and 43km west of Heraklion. The National Road that connects Heraklion and Rethymno passes alongside the village, making Bali ...
Heraklion City
Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region”s most fascinating and vibrant cities. It is full of places to discover. With the current efforts to open up the wonderful mediaeval ...
Paleochora
Palaiochora is a seaside town and is located on the southwest coast of Crete and at a distance of 70 km from Chania and 200 km from Heraklion. It is built on a peninsula ...