The beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge, where the Grand River (Megalos Potamos) flows. It is certainly the most famous beach in South Crete, attracting thousands of visitors every summer. During the ‘60s and ‘70s, it was a favorite destination for the hippies. On the banks of the Grand River, there is a large colony of Theophrastus palm trees, which gives the region a sense of a tropical landscape. This is the second-largest palm forest of Crete, after the palm forest of Vai. The river forms a small lake, 500m long, before emptying into the sea. You will have plenty of free time here to enjoy swimming in the turquoise waters, sunbathing under the warm sun, and exploring this tropical and very unique landscape.

The bus will stop at a parking lot, the closest to the beach, where a path descends to the beach. The parking is located near towering vertical cliffs, where you can take some fantastic photos. To reach the beach, walk the footpath (approximately 300 stairs) that takes about 15 minutes. After around 4 hours of free time at the beach, the day will end, and you will make your way back to your hotel.

Duration: 10 hours