South Coast

Welcome to South Coast

Rethymno’s southern coast is bookended by the resort towns of Plakias and Agia Galini, which are linked by a string of marvelously isolated beaches, including the famous palm beach at Preveli. Massive summertime winds have spared the area from the tourism excesses that typify the northern coast.

Approaching from the north, the scenery becomes increasingly dramatic and takes in marvelous views of the Libyan Sea. From the Rethymno–Agia Galini road, it’s a fabulous drive through the rugged Kotsifou Gorge to Plakias. The road to Preveli travels via the equally spectacular Kourtaliotiko Gorge.

Places

Rethymno
South Coast
Plakias
Northeast Coast
The Hinterland & Mt Psiloritis
Agia Galini
Coast to Coast
Bali
Anogia
Spili
Panormo
Argyroupoli
West of Rethymno
Margarites
Ligres
Mountain Psiloritis
Preveli
Myrthios
Around Plakias
Armeni
Beaches Between Plakias & Agia Galini
Maroulas
Axos
Triopetra
Agios Pavlos

Top Sights in South Coast

Bar / Pub

Costa Costa Beach Bar Rethymno

  • Rethymno
  • Crete Spot
  • Bar / Pub
Gorge of Kotsyfou
Gorges

Gorge of Kotsyfou

  • Rethymno
  • Crete Spot
  • Gorges
Imperial
Clothes / Accessories

Imperial

Fish Spa Center
Spas

Fish Spa Center

Amazing hotels and hostels

We’ve pre-picked the best hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
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Food & Drink

South Coast Activities

Activities

Discovery Safaris - Off Road Adventures

  • Rethymno
  • Crete Spot
  • Activities
Activities

Horse Park Rethymnon

  • Platanias (Rethymnon)
  • Crete Spot
  • Activities

Survival Guide

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Health

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Getting around: arriving

Airport or station to city centre or resort
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Getting there and away: flights

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Travelling with children

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