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Discover one of the most famous beaches on the south coast of Crete. Travel through the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge where you will stop to see the magnificent landscapes and the springs of the river Preveli that flow inside the gorge and which result in the river at Preveli Beach.
Visit the south of Crete and stop at the viewpoint above where you will be able to enjoy a breathtaking view and take some fantastic pictures.
Enjoy a full-day excursion from Heraklion to Preveli Beach on a bus trip with a local guide. Discover South Crete’s Grand River, Kourtaliotikos Gorge, and a colony of Theophrastus palm trees. Sunbathe on the sandy beach, swim in the turquoise waters, watch for wildlife, or hike regional trails.
Begin your tour with a bus ride from the north coast to Preveli Beach, where you can swim in the turquoise Mediterranean water or stroll along the beach. Look for a rock shaped like a heart, known as The Stone of Lovers, and marvel at the steep cliffs and misty hilltops of nearby Kourtaliotikos Gorge.
Continue your tour by hiking along the banks of the Grand River to discover the Forest full of Theophrastus palm trees. Hike further up the river trail to a canyon and beach where you can further swim, hike, or sunbathe, before heading back down the path to the bus and returning to Heraklion.
10:45 Arrival at Preveli – free time
15:00 Departure from Preveli
16:50 Arrival in Heraklion
Route: 210 km
Duration: app. 7hours
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Featuring a garden and a terrace, Forest view house in South Rethymno Rethymno, provides accommodation in Kanevos, with free WiFi and mountain views. The air-conditioned accommodation is 29 km from Sfakia.
The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a FULL HD TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views.
The holiday home offers a hot tub.
The bedrooms are not next to each other, the first is on the upper level of the house and the second on the lower.
Plakias village is 8 km from Forest view house in South Rethymno Rethymno, while Rethymno Town is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 89 km from the accommodation.
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€137
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Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Kanevos Iconic Villa, with private heated pool! is located in Kánevos. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa with a terrace and mountain views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa.
The villa offers a hot tub. Guests can also relax in the garden.
Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 25 km from Kanevos Iconic Villa, with private heated pool!, while Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 78 km from the accommodation.
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€412
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Villa Eleana is located on the outskirts of Agouseliana village, built on a 4000 sq.m. private land and features mountain views. In Agouseliana nearby village there are a couple of traditional taverns and a mini market.
The villa features 3 bedrooms, fireplace, cable TV, WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen. Other facilities include a private swimming pool with sunbeds and umbrellas, children playground and a stone built BBQ.
The property is 25km from Rethymno town, 87 km from Chania city and 10 km from the famous Plakias village and its sandy beaches.
Offering garden views, Azoiros Place is an accommodation located in Sellía, 2.9 km from Skinos Beach and 3 km from Souda Beach. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.6 km from Foteinari Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.
The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views.
Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 28 km from the apartment, while Fortress of Frangokastello is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 82 km from Azoiros Place.
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