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Family beaches in Rethymno
Travelling with young children in Rethymno? These 7 family-friendly beaches tend to have shallower water and easier access. Check wind and waves in CalmBeach before you go.
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Paralia Episkopis
Sandy - Easy road access
The long sands of the old bishopric — Episkopi beach stretches along the north coast of Rethymno, Crete, about 14 kilometres west of the town, in a fertile plain that runs down to the…
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Livadi beach
Sandy - Easy road access
Bali's first, broad sandy beach — Livadi is the first and largest sandy beach at Bali, on the north coast of Rethymno in Crete. It spreads along an open bay at the entrance to the…
- Paralia Rethymnou Sandy - Easy road access
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Damnoni
Sandy - Easy road access
The bay with hidden coves — A wide bay with turquoise water and coarse white sand, ~5 km east of Plakias. The western end is organised (sunbeds, sports, diving), while the…
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Schinaria
Sandy - Easy road access
The little cove below Lefkogeia — Schinaria lies on the south coast of Rethymno in Crete, in the Lefkogeia community of the Agios Vasileios municipality, a few kilometres east of…
- Thalassi beach Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
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Plakias
Sandy - Easy road access
The resort at the foot of the gorge — About 1.3 km of fine golden sand shelving gently into the bay, backed by mountains and facing the Libyan Sea, ~21 km south of Rethymno. The name…
Which beaches in Rethymno are family-friendly?
The beaches listed here are marked family-friendly, usually with shallower water and easier access. For small children, still check wind and waves before you go.
How do I compare sea conditions?
CalmBeach checks wind, waves and exposure, so you can compare less exposed beaches and more comfortable visiting times.