{"id":306,"count":11,"description":"\"Beaches\r\n\r\nThe region of Rethymno<\/a> on the west coast of the island is located between Chania<\/em> and Heraklion<\/em> and is easily accessible to visitors arriving in Crete from either location. With more than two dozen beaches, it is one of the most beautiful places you can choose to explore and combines impressive mountainscapes, charming villages and sandy coastlines.\r\n\r\nJust like in nearby Chania<\/em> and Heraklion<\/em>, the main centre of the island is where you will find cosmopolitan beach resorts and a bustling hub of activities. On the northern coast, Bali Beach<\/a> and nearby Karavostasi<\/em> and Livadi<\/em> are some of the most well-known family-friendly and peaceful bays, however, they do tend to get pretty busy. Bali once carried the name, \"Astali<\/em>\" from the ancient town that was present here, but the current name stems from the Turkish word for \"honey\" due to the large number of beehives.\r\n\r\nDriving south, 55 km from Rethymno, the charming settlement of Agia Galini<\/em> offers a more secluded and relaxing atmosphere for a swim. Keep driving west through the villages to reach the pristine waters and sand-dunes of Agios Pavlos<\/a> and enchanting Triopetra<\/a> (Three Stones) before you approach Preveli<\/em><\/a>. The unique ecosystem of Preveli<\/em> is an oasis of palm trees and turquoise waters with soft sand and lush vegetation. This is where the Kourtaliotis river meets<\/a> the sea and you can hike across the river to find more swimming coves to explore. Access is challenging due to the long hike so make sure to bring appropriate footwear.\u00a0 Unknown, but just as charming, are the beaches of Ligkres<\/em> and Rodakino<\/em> (Peach Beach). The area of Plakias<\/em> has witnessed a lot of tourism developments in recent years, with a lot of charming beaches, some secluded and others more cosmopolitan in nature, like Ammoudi<\/em>, Damnoni<\/em> and Souda<\/em>.\r\n\r\nThe coastal area on the north coast of Rethymno<\/em> that stretches west towards Georgipouli is characterized by undisturbed and rocky shores that are excellent for a quick swim if you don't wish to travel far. Petres beach<\/em>, 12 km from Rethymno<\/em> town, is frequented by locals and has crystal clear waters and an excellent taverna. 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