Tag: Rethymno beaches

Is there a place in Greece that combines the gorge, with the river, with the lagoon, with a wonderful sandy beach and a palm forest; The answer is yes and reminds us -once again- why we are so lucky to live in this country. At the exit of Kourtaliotis gorge, where the homonymous river ends, a delta is created in which the Preveli. After talking about the gorges of Crete, five destinations -with their secrets- worth exploring. Let's go again to the unique Preveli, which is 38 km away. south ...

It is a truly enchanting place that fascinates you at first glance, especially when you see it from above. One could say that it resembles the Norwegian fjords combined with the colours and wild beauty of Crete. Legend has it that it is the place that "enchanted" Ulysses and stayed there for seven long years.  This place is well hidden in the Libyan Sea. South of Rethymno, between Plakias and Preveli. It is called Caravos and is a long bay of about 100 meters formed between large vertical rocks. It ...