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Livadi Beach (Bali)

Mylopotamos, Rethymno · Free

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About

The biggest sandy beach of Bali.

Livadi is the first of the four bays of Bali and the largest, with a long, wide sandy beach. It is well organised with sunbeds, umbrellas, watersports and tavernas, and the water is shallow and calm on most days, good for families.

Bali is built around its little bays, with the village climbing the hills above. The Attali monastery on the hill offers great views, and the other coves, including Karavostasi and the harbour beach, are a short walk away.

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 1 km by road
Nearest airport: Heraklion airport (HER), about 48 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