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Paligkremnos Beach, Rethymno
See practical info for Paligkremnos in Rethymno, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
- Region
- Rethymno, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 35.18078, 24.4004
- Organized beach
- Sunbeds
- Parking
- Food nearby
- Family friendly
About this beach
Paligkremnos has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.
The bay at Paligkremnos opens to the west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.
Paligkremnos has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Paligkremnos has an organised beach, sunbeds, natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Camping Apollonia, ~882 m).
Good to know
Does Paligkremnos beach get windy?
Paligkremnos has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.
How do you get to Paligkremnos beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Paligkremnos beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Paligkremnos beach have?
It has an organised beach, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.
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