Places of Interest

During your holidays in Crete there are numerous beaches and unique landscapes that you can visit. More particularly, in Rethymno you will find many places of interest such as archeological sites, beautiful beaches and of course the traditional elements are all over your trip. Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge, where the Grand River flows. It is certainly the most famous beach in south Crete, accepting thousands of visitors every summer. In less than 2km from Preveli you will find the monastery of Preveli in a beautiful natural setting on the western slopes of Megalos Potamos (the exit of Kourtaliotiko Gorge) and the palm grove of the area. It includes two separate monasteries which are located 1.7km from each other, the Kato (Lower) Monastery of Prodromos and the Piso (Back) Monastery of Theologos.

A marvelous option, not only for tourists but also for locals.

Don’t miss your chance and organize a daytrip.