- Region
- South Rethymno
- Distance
- About 4 km south of Kerames
- Beach
- Sand with rocks
- Facilities
- None; rooms on the hill
The beach
Gialopotama lies at the mouth of a small valley, west of a low hill. The sand gives way to rocks in places, and the rocky bottom is good for snorkelling.
There are no sunbeds or bars. A few small houses and apartments for rent sit on the hill. The boulders at the eastern end are used by naturists.
Getting there
Drive the asphalt road down from Kerames, or come along the paved track east from Preveli via the Drymiskos coves. The neighbouring beaches of Pirgos (0.4 km) and Agia Fotini (0.8 km) are close.
Nearby
Preveli palm beach and the Swallows' Canyon are about 3 km away. For a taverna lunch, the fish taverna at Agia Fotini is the nearest.
Questions before you go
How do I get to Gialopotama beach?
By asphalt road from Kerames, or by the paved track east from Preveli along the Drymiskos coast.
Is Gialopotama organised?
No. Bring water and shade.
What is near Gialopotama?
Agia Fotini with its fish taverna, Pirgos beach, and Preveli about 3 km away.
