Sandstrände

Pigianos Kampos Beach

Rethymno, Rethymno · Free

Route

Highlights & amenities

Entry: Free

Organised

Teilweise organisiert

Characteristics

Sandig

Facilities

Liegen

About

A long sandy beach east of Rethymno with a few trees for shade.

Pigianos Kampos is a long sandy beach with clear water, partly organised with umbrellas. It can be windy when the meltemi blows.

Pigianos Kampos lies about 7 km east of Rethymno, near the village of Pigi. The beach is part of the long north coast, with soft sand and space for everyone. The village of Pigi, in the hills above, has old churches and a traditional feel. It's a good choice if you prefer a quieter stretch than the busy resort strips.

The area around Rethymno town mixes a lively Venetian old town with a long sandy coast and quiet villages in the hills. To the east, the beach runs for kilometres past Platanes and Adelianos Kampos, where loggerhead turtles nest in summer. Inland, villages such as Chromonastiri, Myloi, Atsipopoulo and Maroulas have old Venetian houses and tavernas with views. The Arkadi monastery and ancient Eleftherna are less than half an hour away. Try the local snails, staka with eggs and the town's famous pastries.

Around Rethymno

North coast, on the Cretan Sea
Nearest town: Rethymno, about 10 km by road
Nearest airport: Chania airport (CHQ), about 54 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