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Souda Beach, Rethymno
See practical info for Souda in Rethymno, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
Where the river of palms meets the sea
Souda is the westernmost beach of the long Plakias shorefront, on the south coast of Rethymno in Crete. It forms at the mouth of a narrow, deep-green valley, where the Finikas river reaches the sea.
The river takes its name from the Cretan date palms (Phoenix theophrasti) that stand out among its dense greenery, a rare species found in only a handful of places around the Mediterranean. The name Souda itself is traced to the Latin word suda, meaning a narrow passage, exactly like the riverbed that ends here.
It is an organized beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, a lifeguard, a cafe and tavernas, watersports, and natural shade from palms and tamarisks in places. The ground is fine sand with small pebbles, and access is by a surfaced road from Plakias.
- Region
- Rethymno, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 35.1918818, 24.3657739
- Organized beach
- Beach bar
- Sunbeds
- Parking
- Food nearby
About this beach
Souda usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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.
Souda is oriented towards the south, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.
Souda has sand and pebbles underfoot.
For amenities, Souda has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby.
Good to know
Does Souda beach get windy?
Souda usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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 Souda beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Souda beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach.
What facilities does Souda beach have?
It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.
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