Preveli beach

A beautiful and unique beach where a lagoon from the island’s interior, surrounded by palm trees, meets the sea – truly breathtaking! 🌴🌊 However, an important note for anyone planning to visit: The walk down (and back up) is long and quite challenging! The stairs are steep, uneven, and sometimes damaged. Especially in the height of summer, avoid going up or down around 11 AM - 2 PM when the sun is at its peak. We saw several people struggling with dizziness due to the heat, and the climb back up is really exhausting. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended! That said, the views along the cliffs during the hike are absolutely stunning and make the effort worthwhile. 💙 We also brought our own water and snacks since there’s only a small shop at the bottom. For those who might find the climb too tough: We noticed boat tours also come to this beach, which could be a great option for less active visitors

The best beach we went to in Crete. Well worth the walk down which is not too long, maybe 500m, but it is very steep with steps most of the way. The palm forest was very pretty and the water was warm, clear with some nice fish to watch.

The way to the beach is really tiring, be sure to bring sneakers with you so that you can go down the stairs more easily... On the way to the beach there are viewpoints where nature has shown its strongest artistic side! The river is very cold, women should be careful with such cold water... The palm trees are phenomenal! Right next to the beach there is a cafe where you can rest in the shade...

You can reach the beach via a very steep path and lots of stairs. I don't recommend wearing sandals or Flipflops, but do as you like... It's nice to have a walk along the little river under the palm trees, but if you want to enjoy a beach, this crowded place is not for you.

Nice beach with beautiful views. To get there you have to go down 643 steps. The palm park had nice views but if you want to swim in the river get water shoes.

Beautiful beach with a body of water on each side. The river is walkable barefoot. (August). The stairs to the beach are of medium difficulty. We made it in flip-flops but it was not easy.

Preveli Beach is a hidden paradise! Crystal-clear waters, stunning palm forest, and a scenic hike to the river make it a must-visit in Crete. Perfect for nature lovers and adventurers. Don't miss the unique blend of beach and river oasis!

Preveli is a really beautiful, sandy beach surrounded by palm trees. Despite the crowds, the waters remain clean. There is a river that is connected to the sea that you can also swim in (though I would recommend flip-flops or swimming shoes for the river). There is a few garbage that gets concentrated on the left side of the beach, where the river meets the sea, but it stays there only. Of course, it would be great if someone cleaned that part of the beach, or if people wouldn't throw their garbage down in the first place. If you dislike large crowds, you will not enjoy this beach as much. Because of its beauty, it has become famous and attracts tons of people, especially in the summer and during peak hours. Still, in my opinion, it is still worth the visit, as it has a rare combination of elements that make it unique. To visit this beach , DON'T use the free parking on the left. It gets full really quickly and you will be stuck in traffic. Moreover, the trail from there is much steeper to climb down and then up, especially during the summer with the scorching heat from the sun slowing you down. Yes, you will get some great views from there, but it will be an ordeal. Instead, use the free parking on Drimmiskiano Ammoudi beach to the right. It is smaller, but usually has some free spots, some under the shade of the trees. The trail from there is easier (around 15 minutes), with less steep parts to climb up and down. The views are not as magnificent from there, but are still very good. Plus, you'll get to see the Drimmiskiano Ammoudi beach, and swim there if you don't prefer the crowds of Preveli. I think there is also the option of visiting Preveli via boat from there, though I'm not sure. Whichever trail you choose to visit from, make sure you have good shoes (not flip flops), lots of water and sunscreen on you.