Trip to Preveli Tropical Beach from Heraklion

4.5

Location: Greece

Activity: Countryside Tours

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 7 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

Trail length: 210 km

Person

40.00 €

Infant

0.00 €

Child

20.00 €

Total price 40.00 €

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Duration: 7 hrs

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Available from: 02/05/2025

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Highlights

Most famous beach in South Crete
Palm trees that give this region tropical feel
Swimming in crystal clear waters, sunbathing and relaxation

All about the trip

The beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge, where the Grand River (Megalos Potamos) flows. It is certainly the most famous beach in South Crete, accepting thousands of visitors every summer. During the ‘60s and ‘70s, it was a favorite destination for the hippies. On the banks of the Grand River there is a large colony of Theophrastus palm trees, which give the region a sense of a tropical landscape. This is the second largest palm forest of Crete, after the palm forest of Vai. The river forms a small lake, 500m long, before emptying into the sea. You can walk along the river, under the shade of palm trees, and start ascending in the beautiful canyon. At the exit of the river, a beautiful beach with pebbles and sand is formed. Moreover, in the eastern part of the beach, there is a beautiful rock, which looks like a heart. Here, you will have plenty of free time to enjoy swimming in the turquoise waters, to sunbathe under the warm sun and to explore this tropical and very unique landscape.

The bus will stop at a parking lot, the closest to the beach, where there is a path descending down to the beach. The parking is located near towering vertical cliffs, where you can take some fantastic photos. To reach the beach walk the footpath (app. 300 stairs) that takes about 15 minutes. After, approximately 4 hours of free time at the beach, the day will come to an end and we will make our way back to your hotels.

What is included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off in hotels any place between Malia and Ammoudara
Multilingual tour guide
Transfers with air-conditioned bus

What is not included in the price

No extras

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream
Towel and swimsuit

Itinerary

11:45	Arrival at Preveli – free time
16:00	Departure from Preveli
17:50	Arrival in Heraklion

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange hotel transfers in Heraklion.
Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

See above.

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by Tourline, Kapodistriou Street 7, Heraklion, 71306, Greece, +30 2810 210908, info@tourline.eu.