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Geropotamos Beach

Mylopotamos, Rethymno · Free

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Entry: Free

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Nicht organisiert

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About

A wild cove under an old bridge where a river meets the sea east of Rethymno.

Geropotamos is a small cove below the Geropotamos bridge, where the river of the same name flows into the sea. Clear water that gets deep quickly, no facilities and rarely crowded.

There are no facilities, so bring water and shade. It's a quiet place, popular with locals.

Mylopotamos lies between Rethymno and Heraklion, stretching from the north coast up the slopes of Psiloritis. The coast has the pretty resorts of Bali and Panormos, while inland you find the pottery village of Margarites, ancient Eleftherna, the Melidoni cave and the mountain villages of Anogia and Zoniana. The area is known for its strong traditions, Cretan lyra music and hearty mountain food, especially lamb and cheese. It's a great area for exploring away from the main resorts.

Around Mylopotamos

North coast, on the Cretan Sea
Nearest town: Bali, about 8 km by road
Nearest airport: Heraklion airport (HER), about 51 km by road

Rethymno sits between the mountains and two seas, and it is the easiest region to combine with the rest of the island. Its old town and Fortezza are among the best preserved on Crete, with Venetian doorways, Ottoman wooden balconies and a long sandy beach right next to the centre. More about Rethymno