The beach of Rethymno is 12 km long and starts through the city and ends in Scaleta, which operate large hotels located outside the city to the east side. It is a cosmopolitan beach with plenty of shops to suit all tastes. The length of the beach throughout is of fine brown sand. The piece of the beach located in Rethymnon is very crowded during the summer months, but as you go from the city is much quieter. Also, the beach of Rethymnon in the city is very well organized with a large number of lifeguards who work from 10am until 5pm and update and watch the world from any risks. On the beach in the city and outside it, especially hotels, rent umbrellas and chairs for those who visit the beach. In this beach you can do water sports at one of the pieces of the package. Beware of sea currents.