Preveli Beach Tour Rethymnon 2025 – Polish English GREAT SOUTH ADVENTURE

Preveli Beach Tour Rethymnon 2025

Embark on a Journey to the Enchanting Preveli Beach – A Slice of Paradise on Earth! 🌴✨

Day: Wednesday
Guide: YES (Polish , English )

Preveli Beach Tour Rethymnon 2025 starts from the north Rethymnon area, picking everyone up from the main road and driving to south Rethymnon. South Crete’s energy is unique and since you go once you always come back! Would you like to walk in a river surrounded by palm trees?

Join our amazing tour to the magical palm beach of Preveli and discover the engagement of a river with the sea!
Discover the hidden gem of Crete, Preveli Beach, where the sea meets the river, creating a landscape so unique it seems like a scene from a dream. Our exclusive Preveli Beach Tour invites you to explore one of the most iconic and picturesque spots on the island, famous for its palm forest, crystal-clear waters, and the legendary Kourtaliotiko Gorge.

ITINERARY 

1. 08:30 – 09:30 PICKUPS FROM RETHYMNO AREA
2. 10:15 ARRIVAL TO KOURTALIOTIS GORGE (40 mins stop)
3. 11:00 – 11:10 ARRIVAL TO DAMNONI – embarkation to the Preveli Boat
4. 11:30 DAMNONI-PREVELI CRUISE
5. 12:00 – 14:30 PREVELI
6. 14:30 – 15:00 PREVELI-DAMNONI CRUISE
7. 15:10 – 17:15 PLAKIAS (2 HOURS FREE TIME, ie optional lunch)
8. 18:00 – 19:30 BACK TO DROP OFF POINT – Preveli Beach Tour Rethymnon comes to an end! 

PREVELI BEACH TOUR RETHYMNON 

Preveli Palm Beach information:

Preveli beach is located in south Rethymnon at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotis gorge where the Great River flows and is also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix. It is one of the most famous beaches in Crete. At the exit of the river, a sandy beach with pebbles and sand is formed, with seawater being very cool due to the river! The area is protected from NATURA without any umbrellas. Staying overnight is officially prohibited.

Kourtaliotiko gorge information:

One of the most beautiful gorges in Crete with the Kourtaliotis river flowing inside! 2,5 km in length and its towering slopes reach 600 meters in height. Many people visit it during the summer and dive into its cold crystal clear waters!

Damnoni village information:

Lies on the south coast of Rethymnon, peaceful with a sandy turquoise water beach! One of our team’s favourite destinations!!

Plakias village information:

Plakias lies on the south coast of Rethymnon and used to be a favorite destination for hippies during the 60s! With a 1300-meter-long sandy beach is a popular resort and a base for visiting the natural beauties of the region. One of our team’s favorite destinations in Crete!!

The magic of the South:

On the Preveli beach tour from Chania, you visit three beaches in one day! Damnoni beach, Preveli beach, and Plakias beach! The south Cretan coast has different beauty and energy from the north. Many people find it more attractive and pure compared to the touristic north!

Discover the wild beauty of the Cretan south with Mystical Crete Tours! Join the Preveli Beach Tour Rethymnon!

PREVELI BEACH TOUR RETHYMNON: USEFUL TIPS

1. MUST HAVE: 
    comfortable shoes
    hat
    high-protection sun cream
    beach equipment (towel, swimsuit)
    special water shoes may come in handy!
2. The entrance to the Kourtaliotiko Gorge is an extra fee:
   – Adults: 5€
   – Students: 3€
   – Children under 18 and adults over 65: Free (with valid ID)
   – Free admission days: March 21, May 21, June 5
3. A ferry boat ticket (Damnoni – Preveli – Damnoni) costs 12€.
4. In Preveli Beach there is only1 canteen where you can buy something to eat or drink!
5. In Plakias Village, there are many taverns and cafes for lunch and drinks and many store to buy souvenirs or just do some shopping!
6. Make sure you use high-protection sun cream and a hat! You should take into consideration that in the southern part of Crete the temperature is often higher than in the north!

CANCELLATION

• Booking cancellations must be reported by the participant no later than 24 hours before the tour in order to receive a refund. If not, a refund will not be possible, and in the case of online reservations where payment is due on the day of the tour, the participant will still be required to pay the full amount. The tour start time is considered to be the earliest meeting time specified in the tour description.
• Last-minute cancellations are not allowed (regardless of the reason). If the client informs us only a few hours before the tour that they will not participate (i.e., they do not show up at the designated meeting point at the scheduled time), they are required to pay the full tour price for all participants listed in the reservation. The client can pay in cash or via bank transfer (bank transfer is only possible for payment of a tour that the participant did not attend).

We kindly request you cancel your bookings at least 24 hours before each tour!
That way we can sell your seats to other people interested in joining our tours!
We thank you in advance for your understanding!

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