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Spilies Beach, Rethymno

Spilies beach, Rethymno, Greece
Spilies — corali-beach, CC BY 3.0

See practical info for Spilies in Rethymno, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The cove of the sea caves

Spilies, also known as Kitrenosis, lies on the north coast of Rethymno in Crete, in the remote area of Latzimas, just before Geropotamos. It forms at the head of a small pebble cove beneath high, sheer cliffs.

Its name comes from the large hollows that open in the rocks along the shore. Behind the ends of the cove are caves with unusual formations, where the endangered Mediterranean monk seal finds refuge, while peregrine falcons nest on the surrounding crags. The neighbouring coast toward Geropotamos is likewise riddled with sea caves.

The shore is largely undeveloped, with natural shade from the rocks. There is a taverna and a parking area, and access is from the old national road by a short descent to the cove.

Region
Rethymno, Greece
Beach type
Pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
35.41032, 24.63827

About this beach

Spilies is exposed in the meltemi, often choppy on summer N/NE days. 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 Spilies opens to the north-west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Spilies has pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.

For amenities, Spilies has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby.

Good to know

Does Spilies beach get windy?

Spilies is exposed in the meltemi, often choppy on summer N/NE days. 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 Spilies beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Spilies beach like?

A pebbles beach with deep water.

What facilities does Spilies beach have?

In season it has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

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