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Triopetra
Quiet south-coast beach named after three rocks rising from the sea.
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Kalypso Beach (Pirate Fjord)
A narrow rocky fjord with a little bridge, near Plakias.
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Drymiskiano Ammoudi Beach
The westernmost of a row of small coves near Preveli, much quieter than Preveli itself.
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Agios Georgios Beach
Two pebble coves near Agia Galini, reached by a rough road or by boat.
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Ligres Beach
A large, untouched beach of coarse sand and white pebbles loved by naturists.
Sandy beaches · Agios Vasileios
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Mikro Ammoudi Beach
A small sandy cove near Plakias with turquoise water, popular with naturists.
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Klisidi Beach
A small golden cove between two long rocks near Plakias, nudist friendly.
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Prasonissi Beach
A peaceful pebble beach near Agios Pavlos, nice for families.
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Gialopotamos Beach
One of the least visited beaches in Rethymno, at the mouth of a stream.
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Katsouni Beach
A sheltered cove surrounded by big rocks, popular with naturists.
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Korakas Beach
A long, pebbly and peaceful beach below Rodakino, with caves on the east side.
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Stavri Beach
A small, calm pebble beach near Pefkia, perfect for snorkelling.
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Antifonitria Monastery
An old monastery with frescoes in Myriokefala.
Churches & monasteries · Agios Vasileios
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Paximadia Islands
Two uninhabited islands off Agia Galini.
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Agios Nikolaos in Kotsifou Gorge
A tiny church in a rock.
Churches & monasteries · Agios Vasileios
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Apoplystra Rock Formations
Strange rocks in southern Rethymno.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Agios Vasileios
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Georgoulakis Museum
A priest's collection in Asomatos.
Museums · Agios Vasileios
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Apodoulou Minoan Settlement
A Minoan settlement on a pass to the Messara.
Archaeological sites · Agios Vasileios
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Lake Orne
A small mountain lake below Kedros.
Lakes, rivers & waterfalls · Agios Vasileios