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Overview
- Duration (aprox.):9 hours
- Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour
- Language:English, Greek
Embark on an captivating excursion to the south side of Crete and explore the famous palm beach of Preveli. The palm beach of Preveli is a place you should definitely visit while you are visiting western Crete (Rethymno and Chania). 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
- What makes Preveli beach so famous is the palm forest surrounding the river, which comes from a gorge and ends up in the sea.
- You can swim in the salty seawater in the lake, or you can also walk in the canyon under the palm trees.
Includes/Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide
- Boat fees [ Boat to be paid in cash on bus 15 euros/ adult & 7.5 euros/ child (3-12 years old) ]
- Meals
Itinerary
Pickup early in the morning
We start our trip by picking you up from your hotel or our specific pick-up points and we drive directly to Damnoni Beach
Damnoni Beach
We arrive at Damnoni Beach and we take the boat to Preveli Palm Beach
Preveli Palm Beach
We stay there for 2,5 hours. You have plenty of time to discover the unique palm forest and the beautiful sandy beach with pebbles. You can swim in the salty seawater in the lake, or you can also walk in the canyon under the palm trees.
At Plakias
We return to Damnoni Village and we drive to Plakias where you will have free time for swimming or lunch in one of the traditional tavernas (1h15)
Photo-Stop at Kourtaliotiko Gorge
A stop of 10' min. to the stunning and well known to nature lovers gorge
At about 18:30
Return time approximately 18:30-19:00 at Chania Hotels
Tour maps
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
What to bring
- Hat
- Swim wear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Swim wear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
-Boat to be paid in cash on bus 15 euros/ adult & 7.5 euros/ child (3-12 years old)
from34.00 € /person
