Discover 2beautifull unique beaches on the south coast of Crete on a journey through the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge. Located in the southern part of Crete, the Palm beach of Preveli is a place people should definitely visit while in Crete. Its like an oasis, between the wild deserted mountains of South Crete. A unique landscape, consisting of a gorge, followed by river and surrounded by palm trees, ending at the Libyan Sea.
See the Most Famous beach of Southern Crete, visit the 2nd largest palm forest of Crete. Swim in the Crystal Clear Waters, walk through the River surrounded by Palms and visit one of the most vintage places for Hippies
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Pick-up/Drop-Off Guiding Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus Full Liability Insurance
✖ Boat Ticket 12€/person
Pickup Locations
1. Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection
2. Eden Beach Hotel
3.
4. Hotel Aegli
5. Lagon - Life Spirit Boutique Hotel
6. La Maison Ottomane
7. Samaria Hotel
8. Triton Apartments
9. Domes Zeen Chania, A Luxury Collection Resort, Crete
10. Hotel Christina
11. Hotel Lissos
12. Royal Sun Hotel
13. Hotel Belmondo
14. Tina Hotel
15. Hotel Irene
16. Gaia Kreta Hotel
17. Kalimera
18. Nefeli Hotel
19. Airis Boutique & Suites
20. Helios Apartments
Additional Info: You will receive the voucher with all details (pick up time, pick up place) one day before your tour.
Itinerary
1
Damnoni
Arrive by bus at the beach of Damnioni and embark the boat which will take you to the unique Palm Forest of Preveli.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Preveli Beach
Arrival at the famous beach of Preveli. You will have plenty of free time to enjoy swimming, explore a unique mix of sandy beach and green river flanked by palm forests and rocky surroundings.
It is certainly the most famous beach in south Crete!
During the 60s and 70s, it was a favorite destination for the hippies. On the banks of the Grand River there is a large colony of
Theophrastus palm trees, which give the region a sense of a tropical landscape. The river, forming a small lake, 500m long, before emptying into the sea, has water all year round. You can walk along the river, under the shade of palm trees and other trees, and start ascending in the beautiful canyon.
At the exit of the river, a sandy beach with pebbles and sand is formed, with sea water being very cool due to the river. In the eastern part of the beach, there is a beautiful rock reminding of a heart. The beach is not well organized because the area is protected, without any umbrellas.
Duration: 4 hours
3
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
Experience the wild natural landscapes of Kourtaliotiko Gorge. You will have free time in order to admire the view of the Cretan Nature and take some pictures!
The Kourtaliotiko Gorge is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful gorges of Crete. Inside, the Kourtaliotis River flows, crossing its 2.5km in length and its towering slopes that reach 600 meters in height. The gorge begins from the village of Koxare in the prefecture of Rethymno and reaches the lake of Preveli. Stone steps begin from the Kokaere - Asomatous road and reach the interior of the gorge, at the church of Agios Nikolaos and
the springs of Kourtaliotis.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
