{"id":313,"date":"2024-03-05T09:06:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T09:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/?p=313"},"modified":"2024-06-03T08:55:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T08:55:07","slug":"crete-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/crete-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to the Best Beaches in Crete"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"313\" class=\"elementor elementor-313\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cda219f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cda219f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2638110b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2638110b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Crete beaches<\/b> cannot be missed when visiting this Mediterranean paradise. With so many things to do and places to visit, you will surely never run out of fun activities to discover on the island. Since the island has a Mediterranean climate, the winters are mild, summers are hot and spring and autumn have mild temperatures, perfect for exploring the island\u2019s towns and natural parks. With terrain ranging from mountains and valleys to deep gorges, Crete has a diverse landscape, but of course, what would an island be without its beaches?<\/p><p>In this guide, we will explore the best beaches on the<b> island&#8217;s coastline<\/b> and highlight the features of each one, sharing our top picks for where to soak up the sun, dive into clear waters, and enjoy some time under the sun. Whether you&#8217;re planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a solo adventure, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/\">Oreo Travel<\/a> is here to ensure you find the perfect beach in Crete to match your <b>dream holiday in Crete<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-105ab4db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"105ab4db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ceb9ec8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"3ceb9ec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__3ceb9ec8\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b9033f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5b9033f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-046e198 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"046e198\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Best Beaches in Crete<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eca24a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0eca24a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Crete&#8217;s coastline is absolutely beautiful and diverse. From secluded coves surrounded by mountainous cliffs to long stretches of sandy beaches, the island is the perfect summer destination for anyone looking to relax and enjoy some water activities. You can lay in the calm bays, or enjoy the lively atmosphere of public beaches, which have plenty of amenities such as chair and umbrella rentals and water sports can be enjoyed. The clear waters of the Mediterranean are perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and diving, so If you want a unique experience, keep reading to discover the best beaches in Crete!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bbb2348 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3bbb2348\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35c8c779 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35c8c779\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Matala Beach, Heraklion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a28bbc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9a28bbc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f4ae57 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f4ae57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e80a6bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e80a6bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Matala Beach is known for its striking cliffs dotted with ancient Roman tombs. It is the perfect place for beach and history lovers. The clear blue waters and golden sands make it the ideal spot for sunbathing and swimming, while the surrounding cliffs give a historical twist to your beach day. We suggest renting a car or taking a bus from Heraklion to get to Matala Beach easily.<\/p><p>There is also the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matalabeachfestival.org\/en\/\">Matala Beach Festival<\/a> that will be held this summer from July 5-7 and will draw in crowds of music lovers from all over Greece and internationally.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6886d53 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6886d53\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26848f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"26848f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Matala-Beach-Heraklion\u200b-751x430.jpg\" title=\"Matala Beach, Heraklion\u200b\" alt=\"Matala Beach, Heraklion\u200b\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad6b9c8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ad6b9c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0be7a57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0be7a57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preveli Beach, Rethymno<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59d316d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"59d316d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31c3cc6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31c3cc6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54f319e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54f319e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Preveli Beach <\/b>is located at the mouth of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge. It is a stunning beach area where the river meets the sea, surrounded by palm trees and hills. This beach is famous for its truly unique landscape and the surrounding trails nearby for nature lovers. Just getting there is an adventure in itself, either hiking or taking a boat ride from Plakias. For those looking for some more adventure and a unique experience, you can also take a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/cretansafari.gr\/tours\/land-rover-safari\/rethymnon-tour\/\">Safari Tour<\/a>\u201d to the beach. Either way, we recommend packing a picnic and spending the day here. Those who prefer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Crete\/Snorkelling-trip-the-waterfalls-of-the-Kourtaliotiko-gorge\/d960-394135P1\">explore the Kourtaliotiko Gorge<\/a> can also join a snorkelling tour of the waterfalls and rivers throughout the area. But, make sure to book well in advance, as organised tours sell out quickly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fc98c0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6fc98c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c707e02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c707e02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Preveli-Beach-Rethymno\u200b-724x430.jpg\" title=\"Preveli Beach, Rethymno\u200b\" alt=\"Preveli Beach, Rethymno\u200b\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c13d0e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c13d0e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce44e82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce44e82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Elafonissi Beach, Chania<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebd8e7b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ebd8e7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd3cf9b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dd3cf9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ef38bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ef38bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Elafonissi Beach is famous throughout Crete for its pink sand and shallow, turquoise waters, making it the perfect spot for families with children. The unique pink sand in this area comes from thousands of millennia of microorganisms, such as seashells and coral reefs, being ground down into fine granules. The beach is part of a protected nature reserve, surrounded by dunes and natural walking trails. We recommend coming early in the morning or later in the afternoon to enjoy the beach, mid-day crowds can get big and be overwhelming for many people. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d7650d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d7650d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-defa41b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"defa41b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Elafonissi-Beach-Chania\u200b-719x430.jpg\" title=\"Elafonissi Beach, Chania\u200b\" alt=\"Elafonissi Beach, Chania\u200b\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-343712c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"343712c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15177a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15177a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Balos Lagoon, Chania<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3549a0e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3549a0e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1294e37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1294e37\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5354d4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5354d4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Balos Lagoon is famous for its white sand beach and turquoise waters and is often compared to the Caribbean. Getting to Balos is not the easiest, but it is worth the adventure! Accessible by hiking or by boat from the port of Kissamos, you want to make sure that you pack all the essentials before heading out, like water, snacks and plenty of sunscreen. This secluded lagoon has stunning views and a peaceful ambience, perfect for anyone wanting to escape big crowds. We highly recommend bringing snorkelling gear so that you can explore the marine life here.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bdf9cf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bdf9cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3ed6cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a3ed6cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Balos-Lagoon-Chania\u200b-733x430.jpg\" title=\"Balos Lagoon, Chania\u200b\" alt=\"Balos Lagoon, Chania\u200b\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e51c828 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e51c828\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-997f9fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"997f9fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Agia Pelagia Beach, Heraklion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0923f54 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0923f54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cced59a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cced59a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fb18de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8fb18de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Only a 30-minute drive from the centre of Heraklion, Agia Pelagia Beach has a crescent-shaped shoreline and is known for its soft sand and clear waters within a bay, making it a favourite swimming spot for both locals and tourists. The beach is well-organized, with plenty of water sports rentals and amenities, such as lounge chair and umbrella rentals. Its calm waters make it ideal for snorkelling and swimming. We recommend trying the local tavernas along the beach for lunch, where you can try local Cretan cuisine with a stunning view.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e23409 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8e23409\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-944d4fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"944d4fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Agia-Pelagia-Beach-724x430.jpg\" title=\"Agia-Pelagia-Beach\" alt=\"Agia-Pelagia-Beach\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2adb438 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2adb438\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55830d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55830d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rethymno Beach<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4b603b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b4b603b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b494590 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b494590\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e480a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e480a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rethymno Beach is the ideal coastline for those who love to walk along the shore. This beach is well-equipped with facilities and services such as rental shops, bars and restaurants, making it the perfect beach for a comfortable day by the sea. It is near the city of Rethymno&#8217;s charming old town, so it is easy to get to and from the beach. We suggest renting sunbeds and umbrellas for a relaxed beach experience, followed by a stroll in the old town to explore the shops and Cretan culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9a5199 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c9a5199\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f20d75d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f20d75d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rethymno-beach-751x430.jpg\" title=\"Rethymno-beach\" alt=\"Rethymno-beach\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f4d0a5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f4d0a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-580d0ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"580d0ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Falassarna Beach, Chania<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d69125 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0d69125\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c76f5d1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c76f5d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddb5957 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddb5957\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Falassarna Beach is famous throughout Crete because of its large sandy coastline and stunning sunsets (considered among the world&#8217;s best). The larger waves and clear water make it a popular spot for surfing and water sports.\u00a0<\/p><p>We suggest staying until evening to take in the breathtaking sunset that colours the sky and sea in shades of gold and pink. The perfect ending to your day at the beach!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61ea435 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61ea435\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c995c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5c995c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Falassarna-Beach-724x430.jpg\" title=\"Falassarna-Beach\" alt=\"Falassarna-Beach\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-399a88d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"399a88d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab78e10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab78e10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Crete's Coastline, a Paradise to be Explored<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d14fec8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d14fec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Crete&#8217;s beaches are a testament to the island&#8217;s natural beauty and diversity. From the pink sands of Elafonissi to the historical shores of Matala, each beach offers a unique experience. At Oreo Travel, our accommodations are strategically located to provide easy access to the island&#8217;s breathtaking beaches and historical sites, ensuring you make the most of your visit. Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/rentals\/rentals-crete-r364\/\">our selection of apartments and villas<\/a>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58baabc9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"58baabc9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fe10d52 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6fe10d52\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c63c0a6 elementor-cta--skin-cover elementor-cta--valign-bottom elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"7c63c0a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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