- Region
- South Rethymno
- Distance
- 51 km from Rethymno
- Beach
- Coarse sand and fine pebbles
- Facilities
- Tavernas and rooms at the west end
The beach
Ligres is the northern part of a long stretch of coast that runs south from Cape Melissa towards Triopetra. A large reddish rock stands near the water mid-beach. The water is deep and clear, often wavy.
It is quiet and spread out; much of it is used by naturists. A couple of tavernas with rooms sit at the western end.
The waterfall and Katsouni
At the west end a small waterfall flows next to the sea all year. Walk west from it to reach Katsouni, a sandy cove enclosed by big rocks, very quiet early and late in the season.
Getting there
Access is the reason Ligres stays quiet: the road down is asphalt but in poor condition. From Ligres you can continue to Triopetra, 2.7 km south, and Agios Pavlos is about 4.5 km away.
Questions before you go
Is Ligres beach organised?
No, apart from tavernas and rooms at the west end.
Is there really a waterfall at Ligres?
Yes, a small waterfall flows into the sea at the western end all year.
How far is Ligres from Triopetra?
About 2.7 km.
