Preveli Palm Beach is a remarkable and one of the most wonderful beaches of Crete Island , as it offers relaxing and pleasant time under the shadows of the palm trees.
Is there a place in Greece that combines a gorge, a river, a lagoon, a wonderful sand beach and a palm forest? The answer is positive and it is the Preveli beach. It is situated at the exit of Kourtaliotis Gorge where the homonym river flows. It is certainly one of the most famous beaches of the island , attracting thousands of visitors every summer.
On the banks of Kourtaliotis river, you will discover a large colony of palm trees which give the region a sense of a tropical landscape. You can walk along the river under the shades or you can swim either inside the river or in the sandy beach at the river's exit , offering a cool and warm sense.
Behind the impressive sandy beach begins the second largest palm forest of 40 hectares, which hosts the
endemic Cretan palm tree of Theophrastus. The forest has still regained its character and the area is protected by the Natura 2000 network.
Plakias village is our second destination of this tour . A small village in the first years of 20th century , it was grown significantly throughout years. Nowadays , Plakias is a very popular resort , a base for visiting the natural beauties of the area. It has a long sandy beach , a variety of shops and places to eat , drink and relax...
During this tour you will have also the opportunity to see the relaxing beach of Damnoni . The boat ticket which leads to this remote island ( 12 € per person / roundtrip itinerary ) is paid locally , during the tour.
Location
Kourtaliotiko Gorge is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful gorges of Crete. Inside, the Kourtaliotis river flows. The Gorge is an essential biotope, since rare species of birds live.
Preveli Palm Beach is protected from NATURA 2000 Network. During the 60's and 70's it was used to be a famous destination for hippies, right after Matala village...
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