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View of the Preveli Palm Gorge – Preveli Beach and Palm Forest loop from Lower Preveli Monastery

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Greece

Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης

View of the Preveli Palm Gorge – Preveli Beach and Palm Forest loop from Lower Preveli Monastery

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4.8

(933)

3,095

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View of the Preveli Palm Gorge – Preveli Beach and Palm Forest loop from Lower Preveli Monastery

02:27

7.24km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.17 km for 580 m

After 1.99 km for 1.25 km

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12 m

Preveli Bridge

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On the way to Preveli you pass this beautiful single-arch bridge from the Ottoman period. And with a view of the bridge next door is a shady tavern.

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1.49 km

View of the Preveli Palm Gorge

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Extremely beautiful landscape and not particularly difficult except for the descent and ascent on the beach. There is an opportunity to cool off on the beach.

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3.29 km

We were shocked by how overcrowded this beautiful bay was. Arrived at the bottom three Touriboote have created, with corresponding noisy tourists. It is recommended to come early or after 17:00, then there is relative peace.

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3.37 km

Heart-shaped rock at Preveli Beach

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beautiful area for hiking and swimming

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3.53 km

Preveli Beach and Palm Forest

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Very nice beach. But even in the low season there is a lot going on.
For some circular hikes, the river has to be crossed.
But now there is so …

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3.71 km

View of Preveli Beach

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It really is like the Caribbean. Access is via a 200m deep, steep staircase. The beach has a heart-shaped rock formation like the "James Bond Rock" in Thailand. Behind the …

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3.94 km

Viewpoint above Preveli Palm Beach

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Great natural spectacle.
It is said to be particularly beautiful if you walk in on the western side to the small waterfalls. Unfortunately, I didn't see it myself because it was just too busy there.

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4.63 km

View of Preveli Beach and the Megalo Potamos Gorge

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Great view of the palm oasis and the beach of Preveli. Rocky, so please wear sturdy shoes

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4.97 km

Viewpoint

7.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.85 km

2.21 km

1.04 km

1.03 km

107 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

2.02 km

1.93 km

1.02 km

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

Friday 17 July

32°C

22°C

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Max wind speed: 36.0 km/h

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Comments

April 20, 2023,Kourtaliotikos-Schlucht und Preveli Beach

Easy hike with great impressions! The hike starts at the ruined bridge "Preveli Beach". The way there initially runs boringly over a wide asphalt road. The olive trees on the side of the road are impressive with their monstrous trunks, which suggest that they are very old. After a climb you leave the wide path a little later and you …

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October 10, 2024,Preveli Strand – Preveli Brücke und zurück- Rundtour

Only with sturdy shoes, plenty of drinks and sufficient sun protection. Stairs of different heights have to be climbed up and down

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October 6, 2021,Von der venezianischen Brücke zum Palmenstrand von Preveli

A nice loop from the Venetian bridge along the river to the palm beach of Preveli.
Unfortunately, like the last ten days, there was an extremely strong wind today, which spoiled the hike and the beautiful views a little.
The path is easy to find and easy to walk for almost all age groups. Small children today had a problem …

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June 12, 2025,Megalopotamos / Paralia Preveli

A beautiful hike, probably the best circular route to Preveli Beach this time of year!
It was completely crowded, but we wanted to hike, not roast in the sand. The route is very manageable and not dangerous for long stretches, as Komoot suggested. It's over hill and dale, with some steep descents and ascents, but no exposed or crumbly sections. …

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May 9, 2025,Rundweg über den Preveli Beach, Tour 35 (TOP) Rother Kreta 5. Aufl.

Free parking is available at the taverna in Kato Moni Preveli.

Hiking boots and poles are helpful for some of the descent.

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September 28, 2023,Um die Schlucht des Megalopotamos und zum Palmenstrand von Preveli

Beautiful hike to the palm beach of Preveli and around the Megalopotamos gorge. Unfortunately Komot doesn't want to show the pictures associated with the hike...

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October 24, 2024,Panorama-Rundwanderung zum Palmenstrand von Preveli

Very nice, varied tour, but also well known. The beach area in particular is very well visited in the season.

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May 9, 2026,🇬🇷 die Kourtaliotiko-Schlucht mit dem Preveli-Strand

The Kourtaliotiko Gorge in Crete is a true natural wonder! 🌄✨ 💦🌿 The paths are easy to walk, but there are also steep stairs and uneven passages – so pack sturdy footwear! 👟🎒

Previli Beach (or Preveli Beach) – a dream destination! 🏖️🌴 This beach is famous for its palm trees swaying right by the shore, and the clear, blue …

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View of the Preveli Palm Gorge – Preveli Beach and Palm Forest loop from Lower Preveli Monastery

Preveli Bridge

View of the Preveli Palm Gorge

View of Preveli Beach

Heart-shaped rock at Preveli Beach

Preveli Beach and Palm Forest

View of Preveli Beach

Viewpoint above Preveli Palm Beach

View of Preveli Beach and the Megalo Potamos Gorge

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