Geraniou Beach
Exploring Rethymno Sailing Holidays area
The beach Gerani located 6 km west of Rethymno and is a bay with pebbles affected by the wind. This is a less organized and relatively quiet beach near the town of Rethymno. The beach is suitable for snorkeling. Access from Rethymnon is very easy drive.
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The old port of Chania, also known as the Venetian Harbour, is a very beautiful place to visit. It has narrow streets with many shops and restaurants by the sea.
Stalos village is well organized and attracts many visitors each summer.Kato Stalos, the coastal part of Stalos, has a fantastic sandy beach which is well organized and awarded every year with a blue flag.
Agiofarango is situated within an imposing gorge that runs down to the sea and is a popular sport climbing venue in Crete. The climbing is situated on both sides of the gorge, which means that climbers can have sun or shadow no matter the season or time of the day.
Zoraida`s Horse Riding offers tours at the long sandy beaches of Georgioupolis.It offers beach rides, mini-safaris and relaxing day trips as well as easy beginner`s walks for non-experienced riders.
Samaria Gorge is located in the island of Crete and is ideal for trekking and mountain climbing. Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy an active adventure in a breathtaking scenery.
The Archaeological Museum of Chania is located in the Catholic Church of Saint Francis, close to the Venetian Harbor of Chania.
The building of the museum is a monument itself due to its great architecture and rich history.
50 km south of Chania is the mountain village of Askyfou, Sfakia. There is an interesting war museum there, created by a local man, who was travelling all over Crete to collect every vestige of the battle, so as to keep alive the glorious memory of Cretan war history.
The Folklore Museum of Chania is located at the center of the old city of Chania, next to the Catholic church. It houses two personal collections of folklore items, clothes and agricultural tools from Crete of past decades.
The Archeological museum of Rethymno was founded in 1887. Since 1991 the museum is located in the center of the old town of Rethymno opposite the main entrance of Fortezza.
The Municipal Art Gallery is located on the top of Halidon Street in Concert Koundouros. It is a three-floor building, built in 1910.
At the beginning of the old town of Rethymno an imposing Venetian fortress, known as Fortezza, is standing. Fortezza is the most important monument in Rethymno and it was built in the late 16th century.
One of the signature products of Greece is the Cretan Honey. Visit a local honey farm, spend time with the beekeeper, walk through the bee hives overlooking the sea and enjoy the buzzing sounds of the bees as they come and go from their crowded homes.
At ‘Vegera’ restaurant in Zaros village, visitors can participate in the cooking procedure, with local women showing traditional Cretan recipes. Visitors could help Vivi, the owner, during the preparation of the daily menu!
Cooked in virgin olive oil using only fresh ingredients, would be ready to be savored by visitors on spot.
Arkadiou Street, or Sabbionara, was during Venetian era but also today one of the most important streets of the urban fabric of the city. Lying in the heart of modern Rethymnon, it combines the oriental features of the Turkish period with Renaissance-style Venetian architecture.
Avli is one of the most famous restaurants inRethymno. All traditional dishes are made by organic ingredients and the restaurant has received many awards.
The traditional cafenion of Sivas (cafe) is among the unique cafes in Greece. The walls are covered with Orthodox icons, proverbs, quotes and serenades.
Preveli Beach or Foinikas is also called as the southern coast of Crete, 38 km south of the town of Rethymno, below the monastery of Preveli. Located about 20 minutes after the historic Monastery of Preveli.
Approximately 47 km from Rethymnon at the South West and 2 miles south of Peach village, is the beach of Korakas, a sandy beach open to the south and exposed to the winds. It is a well organized beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, bars, etc.
Sandy beach about 6-7 km east of Plakias resort, about 3 km from Lefkogia and 10 minutes walk from the beach Damnoni. Several beach sheltered from strong winds.
Continuing east from Damnoni (the car goes up a point and then you must continue on foot), abandoned after the disco will find the small, beautiful, almost deserted, sandy beach. Organized beach with sun beds, umbrellas, eating ability, etc.
The beach Damnoni is a very nice sandy beach about 6 kilometers east of Plakias resort that is exposed to strong south winds. Turquoise waters and beautiful beaches.
Great sandy beach located 39 km south of Rethymnon in front of the homonymous settlement. The beach is exposed to strong winds.
An hour away from Chania and just 1 km east of Frangokastello to stumble upon one of the best beaches with clear water and dunes, but influenced by southern winds. It took its name from the tall sand dunes that surround it.
Just before the beach Korakas will find a series of 3 secluded beaches with sand and pebbles. It is not organized and you need all your essentials.
Beach sands of the Libyan Sea, caution in entering the water as it is slippery and there are large slabs. On the beach with sun loungers etc.
At about 47 km southwest of Rethymno and after the beach Korakas will find three pebbled beaches affected by the wind. The two beaches at the end of the dirt is pretty organized.
Sandy beach with shallow waters of the Libyan Sea, ideal for families. The beach is relatively organized.
Almyrida beach is ideal for families with little children due to the beach provides everything they need. There are tavernas and little cafe bars along the sea.
Located after Kalamaki to Matala. On the south side of the beach is the archaeological site of Kommos.
The Matala beach is located 65 km southwest of Heraklion overlooking the Libyan Sea. The golden sand, clear water, rocks and mystic brings many visitors here.
Beautiful sandy beach on the Libyan Sea, very close to Matala beach. It is a nudist beach and you can reach there either by boat or 30 minutes walking on the path that starts in Matala.
Agiofarango is a small canyon south of Matala and west of the Kali ports in the prefecture of Heraklion. There are several ways you can go to Agiofarago.
Through the village Lefkogia starts a bad asphalt road (3 km) to the sheltered sandy beach with turquoise Shinaria waters. The beach is fairly sheltered from strong winds.
The secluded beach of Agia Marina is located 84 kilometers far from Chania, very close, almost in succession to the beach Lakki. It is open to the South and affected by the strong south winds.
Located 80 km south of Chania, west of Loutro village and close to Livaniana. It is a pebbled beach and rocky bottom that is ideal for snorkeling.
The Missiria is actually a suburb of Rethymno, within walking distance from the city center, just 3 km to the east and on the long sandy beach. Access from Rethymnon is very easy with regular and frequent bus, taxi and rented or private cars and motorcycles.
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.
Located 48 km south of Rethymno and 3 kilometers south of the village Kerames and is a beautiful pebbled beach ideal for snorkeling. The beach is sheltered from the winds and the organization does not provide for visitors.
Located 56 km south of Chania, right at the exit of Samaria Gorge is a beautiful long beach with fine pebbles and very deep waters. The beach is located in the middle of a bay, in front of the village of Agia Roumeli.
Located on the southern coast of Crete, about 3 kilometers east of Agia Roumeli (1 to 1.30 hours walking) and 6 km west of Loutro (about 2-3 hours) and is a large pebbled beach, and several isolated few people, mainly because of the difficulty of access, with deep clear water.
Wonderful gulf beach west of Lykos with access only by sea. It took its name from the rocks with striking colors that surround it.
Next to Foinikas you will find the small beach of lupus. The rocky bottom makes this secluded beach ideal for snorkeling.
Located 80 km south of Chania Loutro beach is a very small pebbled beach, inside the homonymous bay, which is only accessible by boat. It is a natural shelter from the winds.
It lies 15 km from Rethymno to Chania and situated north of Crete. It is an organized beach with clear waters and fine sand.
Walking the beach Vertigo towards Loutro and the footpath E4 will pass the Chapel of the Holy Cross and of course will start next to several small bays which dominate the pebble, sand and rock. There is no organization, and should arrange for all necessary.
The only beach located 75 km south of Chania and 3-4 km west of Sfakia. It is a pebbled beach with very clean and fresh sweet water.
Located about 74 km south of Chania and 2 km west of Sfakia. It is a beautiful pebbled beach with very clear water and a large cave where one can resort to some shade.
Small beach, 2 km from Sfakia shingle and clear blue waters, just before the famous beach Vertigo. It is organized and will offer you the essentials.
Located about 72 km south of Chania, in front of the village and with pebbles and sand. The area is not affected much by the summer winds.
Located about 72 km south of Chania, on Crete's south coast, a few minutes drive from Sfakia. It is a fairly secluded pebbled beach with clear blue waters, influenced by southern winds.
Located 75 km south of Chania South coast of Crete, 2-3 km from Sfakia, a beach with pebbles and rocks not affected by the summer winds. Isolated, although not organized quite popular with nudists.
Nice beach between Sfakia and Frangokastello. Extensive, with few trees for shade, and large, round pebbles.
If you walk at the harbor or take the road towards the village Patsianos will take you over a fairly large beach with fine pebbles, sand and rocky bottom. There is beach and will be with you the essentials.
Located 80 km south of Chania South coast of Crete and 13 km east of Sfakia. In front of the legendary castle stretches a vast sandy beach with shallow waters ideal for families with children.
On the beach gorge ends of the industry and thanks to the action of water has created a unique natural monument. Its name comes from the staggered arrangement of conglomerate rock reminiscent of roofs or roofs.
Episkopis beach is located 12 km west of Rethymno and is a great sandy beach, several kilometers long that is affected by the wind. There are parts of the beach that are organized and have cafes, there are large chunks of the beach that are not organized where you can put your towel.
The beach of Agia Fotini is located 39 km south of Rethymnon, it has thick sand and pebbles, while not missing the rocks. The beach is not organized at all but there is a tavern.
Ligres is an isolated beach 45 minutes away from Rethymno and 7 km from the village Kerames. Here you can find some piece of your mind because there is no electricity, telephone or other useless devices.
Located 51 km south of Rethymno and 12 kilometers south of the village and is a nice and long pebble beach, perfect for snorkeling. The beach is sheltered from strong winds.
The name of Triopetra comes from the three rocks that are in the sea (Triopetra means ‘three stones’ in Greek). It’s about 12 km from Akoumia village.
The name of Triopetra comes from the three rocks that are in the sea (Triopetra means ‘three stones’ in Greek). It’s about 12 km from Akoumia village.
It is located in distance of 58 kilometers from Rethymno and 50 kilometers from Agia Galini village. Visit it if you want to escape in a calm beach far from the crowd and the trouble.
Agios Pavlos is located south of Rethymno, engulfed by 30m high sand dunes that end in a secluded beach of thin pebbles and beautiful waters. An ideal beach to spend a summer day, near the village of Agios Pavlos.
The beach of Agios Georgios is situated 62 kilometers far from Rethymnon (7 kilometers west of Ayia Galini) and is a beautiful pebble beach is sheltered from strong winds. It is non organized and must have with you the essentials.
Located 16 km west of Rethymno on the National Road Rethymno-Chania. This is a beautiful sandy beach on the North coast of Crete and therefore affected by the winds and northerly winds.
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Agia Galini is located 58 km south of Rethymnon. The beach of Agia Galini is well organized and visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the clear shallow waters.
Desert sand and pebbles. There has been some form of organization but you can go to the small port next to the beach where you will find a tavern.
Secluded pebbled beach with green water. It is a non organized beach and you need to bring all your essentials.
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The beach is located 58 km southeast of Rethymnon and 2-3 kilometers east of the village of Agia Galini, just after the river and has large pebbles and rocky bottom. The beach is sheltered from strong winds.
Follow the highway to Heraklion, just past the Scaletta will find a gas station ,immediately after turn right on a dirt road, after a while you're at the beach. A small bay with large cliffs right and left.
Located on the north side of the island and 10 km from the town of Rethymno. Great sandy beach is the beach of Platanias.
Great sandy beach is the beach of Pigianos Kampos. There are several large hotels, but you will find some more isolated spots where you can swim in peace.
It lies about 11 km away from Rethymno on the road to Heraklion. Large sandy beach with crystal clear waters.
It lies about 12 km away from Rethymno on the road to Heraklion. Large sandy beach with crystal clear waters.
Scaleta Beach on the north coast of Crete, 12 km from the town of Rethymno. It is a beautiful long beach and offers a wide variety of services and activities.
Beautiful sandy beach in the bay of Plakias. It is an organized beach with chairs, umbrellas, water sports, restaurants and bars.
The beach is Geropotamos about 20 km east of Rethymnon next to the highway Rethymnon-Heraklion, under the eponymous bridge. The name comes from the river Geropotamos that leads to this beach.
This is a beach with golden sands and turquoise waters. The rocky shores around are a natural work of art.
Two small creeks that allow swimmers to swim even when the sea has waves. Generally you will find an organized state and two inlets located in front of well known hotels in the area.
Panagia Arkoudiotissa Cave or Arkoudospilios (Bear Cave) is located about 2 kilometers north of famous Gouverneto Monastery. The cave is famous for a stalagmite that looks like a crouching bear, and hence the name of the cave Arkoudospilios.
In Chora Sfakion there is a beautiful cave named Daskalogianni cave.It can only be reached by boat, because it is located between rocks on the shore.
The cave of Gerani is one of the most beautiful ones in the prefecture of Rethymno and in the whole of Crete. It is located 7 km west of Rethymnon, at the location Kamari and nearby Gerani beach.
No-one is actually certain when the caves of Matala were created. Current thinking is that they are Roman or Early Christian tombs.
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