Preveli Palm Beach and Plakias from Chania

Duration10h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGreek, English

Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Preveli is a famous beach on the south side of Crete Island. The local legend says that the mythological king Odysseus stopped in Preveli on the way to his homeland, Ithaka. What makes Preveli beach so famous is the palm forest surrounding the river, which comes from a gorge and ends up in the sea. The exotic beauty of nature attracted in the 60s and 70s hippies from around the globe who used to live here and make huts under the palm trees. Due to the sensitivity of nature around Preveli Beach, the area is protected by the Natura 2000, and it is a natural reserve.

What's included

In-person Guide: English
Air-conditioned vehicle

Boat ticket to Preveli Beach (15€)
Food, snacks and personal expenses

What to expect

Damnoni Beach
30m

Damnoni beach in an idyllic bay just a few kilometres from the more famous resort of Plakias. It is about 35 km south of the city of Rethymno, on the southern coast of the island, on the southern coast of the island. The beach of Damnoni is backed by mountains and closed in by splendid rock formations, with white sand and turquoise waters.
Preveli Palm Forest
3h

Preveli is a famous beach on the south side of Crete Island. The local legend says that the mythological king Odysseus stopped in Preveli on the way to his homeland, Ithaka. What makes Preveli beach so famous is the palm forest surrounding the river, which comes from a gorge and ends up in the sea. The exotic beauty of nature attracted in the 60s and 70s hippies from around the globe who used to live here and make huts under the palm trees. Due to the sensitivity of nature around Preveli Beach, the area is protected by the Natura 2000, and it is a natural reserve.
Plakias
1h

Plakias is a traditional fishing village located 40 km south of Rethymno Town. It is a popular tourist resort, welcoming numerous visitors who are charmed by this picturesque settlement.
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
10m

We make a photoshooting stop of 10' min. to the stunning and well known to nature lovers Kourtaliotiko gorge a place not to be missed. The rocky scenery is simply beautiful and you will have the oppurtunity to admire from above the hidden waterfalls of the gorge.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It's a bus station in front of the Old Market (which is under construction) and opposite to the National Bank. Our guide will expecting you there and showing your booking and telling your name you can get on our bus.

End point

It's a bus station in front of the Old Market (which is under construction) and opposite to the National Bank. Our guide will expecting you there and showing your booking and telling your name you can get on our bus.

Pickup details

After your booking you have to look at the chat of Viator in order to confirm with our reservation department the right pick up point and right pick up time.You cannot change your pick up point at less than 48 hours before the trip. If you want to change your pick up point 48 hours before the trip for some reason you need to contact our reservation department through Viator chat or our reservation department phone number . Working hours of reservation department 9:30-20:30.Last Minute changes to pick up points will not be accepted .

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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