The best beaches near Rethymno: from the town beach to the wild south coast
The best beaches near Rethymno, from the town beach and Koumbes to Preveli, Plakias and Triopetra, with distances and tips from local hosts.
Explore Rethymno
Venetian lanes, a seaside fortress and a long sandy beach, all on foot from your suite.
Highlights
- 01
The old town
Narrow lanes, Venetian doorways, Ottoman wooden balconies and small cafés, right outside your door.
- 02 150 m
Rimondi Fountain
A carved Venetian fountain at the heart of the old town, surrounded by cafés.
- 03 200 m
Mosque & minaret
An Ottoman-era mosque whose minaret is part of the old town’s skyline.
- 04 300 m
Fortezza
The town’s most impressive landmark, a Venetian fortress on the hill above the sea, with wide views.
- 05 350 m
Venetian harbour & Egyptian lighthouse
The little harbour lined with fish tavernas, and the lighthouse at the end of its breakwater: the classic sunset spot.
- 06 550 m
Municipal Garden
A shady park with tall trees, perfect for a break on a hot afternoon.
- 07 600 m
Rethymno beach
A long sandy beach with sunbeds and beach bars along the promenade.
Distances from the suites
Sights
Rimondi Fountain150 m
Mosque & minaret200 m
Historical & Folklore Museum200 m
Fortezza300 m
Archaeological Museum350 m
Centre of Byzantine Art350 m
Egyptian lighthouse350 m
Municipal Garden550 m
Food & drinks
Mini market5 m
ATM5 m
Louvro the Club (café / bar)50 m
Ice Club (café / bar)50 m
Avli restaurant100 m
Alana restaurant100 m
Antika Irish Pub150 m
Cul de Sac (café / bar)200 m
Beaches & nature
Rethymno beach600 m
Koumbes beach1.8 km
Platanias beach6 km
Adelianos Kampos6 km
Georgioupoli beach22 km
Lake Kournas25 km
Preveli beach35 km
Plakias beach39 km
Getting here
Bus station (KTEL)850 m
Souda port (Chania)58 km
Chania airport66 km
Heraklion airport71 km
Heraklion port80 km
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