Nearby Attractions

What to do - what to see

Beaches

AMAZING BEACHES WITH CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS

Preveli Beach (2,7 km)

The beach of Preveli is located 35km south of Rethymnon and 12km east of Plakias. It’s famous for the crystal clear waters and the palm trees forest.

Ammoudi (2,4 km)

Ammoudi Beach is one of the best organized beaches to go to in south Crete with umbrellas and sunbeds for relaxing holidays.

Gialopotamos (800 m)

Gialopotamos beach is a quite sandy beach just 800m from our villas with crystal clear waters ideal for families and friends who seek relaxing holidays.

Agia Foteini (2,5 km)

Agia Fotini, also known as Agia Fotia meaning “Holy Light“, is a remote, quite beach about 2.5 km from our villas with crystal clear waters.

Triopetra (7,9 km)

Triopetra beach is one of the beaches of South Rethymno, located close to Plakias village and quite close to another popular beach known as Preveli.

Ligres (5,3 km)

Ligres is a long and vast sandy beach in South rethymno only 4,5km from our villas with crystal clear waters. Ligres Beach is not orgarnized. 

Town's & Villages

PLACES WORTH VISIT

Kerames (3,8 km)

Kerames is a Village in Lambi in Rethymno in the Crete Region of Greece. Kerames is also a Listed traditional settlement and a Municipal district.

Drimiskos (5,7 km)

Drimiskos is a Village in Lambi in Rethymno in the Crete Region of Greece. Drimiskos is also a Municipal district and is at an altitude of 440 meters.

Spili (18 km)

Spili is a picturesque village with an astonishing view to the sea and the entire surrounding filled with trees, fountains, springs and chapels.

Agia Galini (34 km)

Agia Galini is one of the bigger settlements on the south coast of Crete. It has a lovely small old town next to a beautiful beach.

Plakias (10 km)

Plakias Village, on the south coast of Rethymno. Plakias is surrounded by mountains to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south.

Rethymnon (44 km)

The city of Rethymno is an ideal tourist destination for visitors who wish to explore the rich cultural heritage and the natural beauties of Crete.

Sightseeing

SOME OF THE TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Preveli Bridge (7,7 km)

The beautiful arched bridge of Prevelis is met on the way to the homonym monastery and crosses the famous Megas River.

Preveli Monastery (8.4 km)

The Monastery of Prevelli has a glorious history due to the active and leading involvement of its fellow monks in freedom and education of our people.

Kourtaliotiko Gorge (14 km)

The Kourtaliotiko Gorge also known as the Asomatos Gorge is a gorge on the southern side of the western part of the island of Crete.

Matala (59 km)

Matala is a seaside village in south Crete. Matala became famous when hippies came here from all over the world to live in the caves of Matala.

Phaestus Palace (51 km)

Phaestus is famous for the Minoan palace, which is a visitable archaeological site and receives thousands of visitors every year. 

Agios Antonios Gorge (15 km)

The Gorge of Agios Antonios channels the waters of the nearby mountains towards the River Dam, a few kilometers away from Patsos Village. 

Activities

AWESOME OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Snorkeling

The beach in front of East of Preveli Villas is ideal for snorkeling due to the amazing sea life.

Organized diving

If you like diving or fishing you will love the place. The beach is only 30m away waiting for you to explore it.

Walk in gorges

Walk next to the most beautiful rivers in South Crete with amazing nature for those who seek the adventure.

Hiking and jogging​

Walk or run in nature and see landscapes of incomparable beauty and unspoiled nature.