- Region
- Rethymno
- Location
- East of the old town
- Beach
- Long, wide sand
- Facilities
- Umbrellas, lifeguards, showers, water sports
The beach
The town beach is big enough to absorb most of Rethymno's summer crowds. Sunbeds, showers, lifeguard stations and water sports line the sand, with tavernas, bars and cafés along the promenade road behind.
It faces north, so expect waves on windy afternoons; mornings are usually calmer.
Turtles
This is one of the most important loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) nesting beaches in Crete. Nests are fenced off in summer: keep away from them, don't leave beach furniture out at night and avoid lights on the sand after dark.
Getting there
Walk from the old town: the beach begins beside the marina, a few minutes from the Rimondi Fountain and the Venetian harbour. Further east, the sand continues towards Adele, Skaleta and beyond.
Questions before you go
Can you walk to the beach from Rethymno old town?
Yes, it starts beside the marina, a few minutes' walk from the Venetian harbour.
Is Rethymno town beach good for swimming?
Yes, especially in the morning. It faces north and gets waves on windy afternoons.
Are there turtles on Rethymno beach?
Loggerhead turtles nest here in summer. Nests are fenced; give them space.
