Hidden gem
Triopetra
Quiet south-coast beach named after three rocks rising from the sea.
Secluded coves · Agios Vasileios
Secluded coves
Quiet, wild, often hike-in
Small coves with few or no facilities, often reached by a short hike, dirt road or boat. Bring water, shade and shoes, and take your rubbish home.
Hidden gem
Geropotamos Beach
A wild cove under an old bridge where a river meets the sea east of Rethymno.
Secluded coves · Mylopotamos
Hidden gem
Drymiskiano Ammoudi Beach
The westernmost of a row of small coves near Preveli, much quieter than Preveli itself.
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Hidden gem
Agios Georgios Beach
Two pebble coves near Agia Galini, reached by a rough road or by boat.
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Hidden gem
Mikro Ammoudi Beach
A small sandy cove near Plakias with turquoise water, popular with naturists.
Secluded coves · Agios Vasileios
Hidden gem
Almyrida Beach (Sises)
A small sandy cove with rock formations near Sises.
Secluded coves · Mylopotamos
Hidden gem
Klisidi Beach
A small golden cove between two long rocks near Plakias, nudist friendly.
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Hidden gem
Prasonissi Beach
A peaceful pebble beach near Agios Pavlos, nice for families.
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Hidden gem
Despotiko Beach
A hidden rocky beach just west of Rethymno town.
Secluded coves · Rethymno
Hidden gem
Gialopotamos Beach
One of the least visited beaches in Rethymno, at the mouth of a stream.
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Hidden gem
Katsouni Beach
A sheltered cove surrounded by big rocks, popular with naturists.
Secluded coves · Agios Vasileios
Hidden gem
Korakas Beach
A long, pebbly and peaceful beach below Rodakino, with caves on the east side.
Secluded coves · Agios Vasileios
Hidden gem
Stavri Beach
A small, calm pebble beach near Pefkia, perfect for snorkelling.
Secluded coves · Agios Vasileios