| A. Rethymno Beach |
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This organized sandy beach more than 20 km long, stretching from the town of Rethymno in an easterly direction. |
| B. Episkopi Beach |
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Large sandy beach west of Rethymno that is partially organized with some facilities. |
| C. Panormo |
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The coastal village of Panormo is situated 20 km east of Rethymno and boasts a beach equipped with a variety of tavernas, hotels and rooms right by the sea. |
| D. Bali |
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The coastal village of Bali is located 34 km east of Rethymno and is nestled in the surrounding mountains. Visitors may choose from which of the small inlets to enjoy bathing. The area offers a large number of tavernas, hotels and rooms. |
| E. Plakias |
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The village of Plakias is situated 40 km south of Rethymno. This resort boasts a superb sandy beach, and the well-organised infrastructure includes hotels, rooms, tavernas and restaurants. The beach offers both bathing and various water sports. |
| F. Souda Plakias |
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This sandy beach is located west of the village of Plakias. A few tavernas are situated close to the beach, where rooms are also available. |
| G. Damnoni |
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This s andy beach is situated west of the village of Plakias and south of the town of Rethymno. It offers a few tavernas and rooms are also available. |
| H. Ammoudi |
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This small sandy beach near Damnoni is not equipped with tourist facilities and is fairly isolated. |
| I. Preveli Lagoon |
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Located 38km south of Rethymno, shortly before you arrive at the historic Monastery of Preveli, this beach is accessable by a track on the left hand side that leads downhill to a parking place. After approximately 15-minutes downhill walk you arrive at the beautiful sandy beach with palm trees, where the River Kourtaliotis empties into the sea. |
| J. Triopetra |
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The beach of Triopetra, which was named after the three distinctive rocks in the sea, is situated approximately 50 km south of Rethymno. Follow the road to Aghia Galini and turn left after 40 km in the direction of Akoumia. Continue until you arrive at the huge sandy beach, which is fairly isolated. |
| K. Agios Pavlos |
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This magnificent sandy beach of Agios Pavlos is found 58km south of Rethymno. Tourists can bath in one of the isolated inlets, which have formed between the rocks. In the village of the same name you will find rooms and tavernas. |
| L. Agia Galini |
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This resort is situated 58km south of Rethymno. Apart from the plentiful tourist infrastructure the village also boasts beautiful and clean beaches, which are situated in various picturesque inlets in the area. |
| M. Korakas |
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This beach is also situated on the south coast, near the village of Rodakino, and approximately 42km from Rethymno. The sandy beach of Korakas is organized and the area offers hotels, as well as a large variety of rooms and tavernas. |