Beach
Preveli Beach
Rethymno, Crete
About Preveli Beach
Preveli, also called Palm Beach, is where the Megalopotamos river reaches the Libyan Sea, forming a palm grove behind the beach. It is reached on foot from a parking area above the coast or by boat from Plakias and Agia Galini.
Preveli Beach on the map
Where to eat near Preveli Beach
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More to see around Rethymno
VillageMargarites
A pottery village in the Rethymno hinterland with a long ceramics tradition.
VillageAnogia
A mountain village on the slopes of Psiloritis, known for weaving and Cretan music.
AttractionFortezza of Rethymno
The Venetian fortress on the Paleokastro hill above Rethymno old town.
AttractionArkadi Monastery
A 16th-century monastery south-east of Rethymno and a national monument of the Cretan struggle for independence.
Information source: Region of Crete official tourism portal · last checked 16/09/2026
Good to know
- Is Preveli Beach worth visiting?
- Preveli Beach is one of the beach highlights we list in Crete. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Preveli Beach?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Preveli Beach?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in Crete are busiest around midday.
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