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Preveli Palm Beach and Plakias from Chania
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Chania
About
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.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Guide: English
Air-conditioned vehicle
Boat ticket to Preveli Beach (15€)
Food, snacks and personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Bus Stop Agora
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.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Guide: English
Air-conditioned vehicle
Boat ticket to Preveli Beach (15€)
Food, snacks and personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Bus Stop Agora
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.
Return
Itinerary
1
Damnoni Beach
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.
30 minutes
2
Preveli Palm Forest
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.
3 hours
3
Plakias
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.
1 hour
4
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
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.
