Damnoni and Ammoudi are two beaches adjacent to each other, in the south part of Crete. The route to them lasts approximately 2 minutes. Damnoni is the largest one and is more organized than Ammoudi.

There is a tavern near the beach and a hotel accommodates hundreds of guests every summer. Ammoudi is smaller and more picturesque than Damnoni and therefore it is always full of visitors. It is also a well-known nudist beach. Both of them have thin pebbles and are known for their clean and cold waters.

Visitors have the opportunity to rent sunbeds and umbrellas, but in Damnoni they are not enough to cover all visitors.

The beach of Plakias is sand and is quite organized since there are many hotels that take advantage of it. There are rented loungers and umbrellas and there is also possibility to make a few water sports.

In Plakias also possible to make a free dive after this type has been developed particularly in the area. The bottom of the beach of Plakias is beautiful and one can admire the sea life.

An excellent sandy beach accessed from Lefkogeia village (3 km far) on the road from Plakias to Preveli which is located 38 km from Rethymnon.

Sxoinaria beach has been developed during the last years and it offers a tavern next to the beach, and facilities for swimming, sunbathing and sea sports.

The beach is not usually crowded by visitors.

The beach at Souda is in a very short distance from the beach of Plakias, which is in the village Plakias. The beach of Plakias the number of tourists visiting each year because of the many hotels operating in the village. Instead, the beach at SOuda has mainly Greek visitors since it is known to the locals.

The beach at Souda is calmer and therefore are not so organized. Nevertheless there are rented deck chairs and umbrellas at some points. The beach at Souda is ideal for relaxation and for this very locals prefer.

Also renowned for its clean water as the course and the beach of Plakias.

The beach of Preveli is one of the most beautiful ones on the island. So, tourists and Cretans love it and visit it regularly. There are two ways to visit the beach:

• The first one is to drive to the Monastery of Preveli and then step down to the beach. The route duration on foot is ca 10-15 minutes.

• The second choice is driving to Plakias. A little boat will take you to the beach of Preveli. The boat sails at 10:30 and returns to Plakias at 16:00.

The guest is charmed by the wonderful natural scenery, which is dominated by a river that flows into the sea, surrounded by tens of palm trees. It is worth visiting the river where one sees wonderful areas with small falls and rich vegetation.

By the sea, there are a few small shops for souvenirs of food and an organized beach with umbrellas and sunbeds.

Triopetra beach is also near Akoumia village and the route lasts 20 minutes beginning from Rethymno. It is named after three stones (Trio-petra) that emerge from the sea in front of the beach. Like Akoumia beach, it is familiar destination mainly for local inhabitants. It's a magnificent beach well-known for the gorgeous sunset that one should wait for and see.

Akoumia beach is a familiar destination mostly for Rethymnians rather than for tourists. It is the ideal beach to relax since it is very rarely crowded with people. The route duration is about 20 minutes, driving to Akoumia. The pebbled sandy beach, named after this village, has wonderful colorings thanks to the sea-smoothed pebbles. It is organized with umbrellas, sunbeds and a restaurant very close to the beach.

It is said to be one of the most beautiful beaches of prefecture's south coast and its advantage is that it is rarely full of visitors. Thus it is the right choice for those ones that would like to relax and escape from daily pressure.

One can find rent rooms close to the beach and stay there for a few days. There is also a restaurant and the beach is provided with some umbrellas and sunbeds for rent. It has smoothed pebbles and is characterized by its crystal waters.

Agia Galini is a resort 58 km from Rethymno, in the south part of the prefecture. Apart from the plethora of touristic infrastructures, it has two magnificent very clean beaches within the picturesque marinas region.

The beach of Agia Galini is well organized and visitors have the opportunity to enjoy various activities like water sports and diving. The beach is not recommended to visitors that need relaxation due to the fact that it's always crowded with tourists during summer period.

Agia Galini is a destination appropriate for those ones who want to spend two days near the sea, enjoying at the same time nightlife and nice food of village restaurants.

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.

It’s a beautiful pebbly beach and also a nudist area just at the end of the beach is tolerant.

3 km from the homonymous village and about 45 km from the town of Rethymno