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Rethymnon beach
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About
Rethymnon beach is located on the Sea of Crete (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 59th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 106.4 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Rethymno settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is very crowded place during the season.
Despite the fact that a significant part of the beach is occupied by resorts, there is still a fairly large area with free access. The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pervolia beach II, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Beach overall scores
Rethymnon beach is located in Crete region (Rethymno sub-region) within Rethymno, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Crete island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised by how amazing this beach turned out to be. It's worth noting that the sand is a unique shade of brown, which adds to its charm."
Gheorvia Flavenco
"The beach is absolutely stunning and mostly covered in sand. However, there are some big pebbles when you first enter the water. Fortunately, the water becomes shallow and sandy about 10 meters from the shore. This beach is perfect for watching the sunrise or sunset."
Maxwell Kellerman
User reviews
"To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised by how amazing this beach turned out to be. It's worth noting that the sand is a unique shade of brown, which adds to its charm."
Gheorvia Flavenco
"The beach is absolutely stunning and mostly covered in sand. However, there are some big pebbles when you first enter the water. Fortunately, the water becomes shallow and sandy about 10 meters from the shore. This beach is perfect for watching the sunrise or sunset."
Maxwell Kellerman
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- Swell Boutique Hotel• 5 min walk
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Rethymnon beach?
The coastline of Rethymnon beach is covered with brown sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Rethymnon beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Rethymnon beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Rethymnon beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Rethymnon beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Rethymnon beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Rethymnon beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
What are the key audiences of Rethymnon beach?
Rethymnon beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Rethymnon beach?
The bar is located right on the Rethymnon beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Swell Boutique Hotel is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Rethymnon beach?
There are 1673 places to stay in the Rethymnon beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Rethymnon beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Rethymnon beach from parking?
The Rethymnon beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Rethymnon beach?
There are 4 attractions near Rethymnon beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are BIO Chimney located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Rethymnon beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Rethymnon beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Rethymnon beach (Crete island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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