CalmBeach Greece
Snorkeling beaches in Rethymno
Want clear water and rocks to explore in Rethymno? These 14 beaches are good for snorkeling, usually with clearer water and a rocky or mixed seabed. Visibility is often better on low-wind days — check wind and waves in CalmBeach first.
-
Kalypso
Pebbles - Easy road access
The pirate fjord between the cliffs — Kalypso lies on the south coast of Rethymno, Crete, between Plakias and Preveli, about 33 kilometres from the town. It is a long, narrow rocky inlet…
- Kokkinos Volakas Pebbles - Passable dirt road
-
Triopetra
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
The "Three Rocks" on the Libyan coast — The name means literally "three rocks", after the three large rocks rising at the shore. A small peninsula divides two beaches, on the south Libyan…
- Stavri Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Paralia Gialopotama Pebbles - Easy path
- Podare Pebbles - Easy path
- Glima Pebbles - Easy path
-
Spilies
Pebbles - Easy road access
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…
-
Mikro Ammoudi
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
The little white cove of Plakias — Mikro Ammoudi, also known as Ammoudaki, is a small cove on the south coast of Rethymno, Crete, next to Damnoni and a few kilometres east of Plakias.…
- Paralia Dynonisos Rocky - Easy road access
- Chochlakas Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Thalassi beach Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Paralia Katevati Pebbles - Easy path
- Klimata Pebbles - Passable dirt road
Which beaches in Rethymno are good for snorkeling?
The beaches listed here have rockier seabed and clearer water, where you are more likely to see fish and underwater life. Conditions vary, so check the forecast before you go.
When is snorkeling more comfortable?
Snorkel close to shore when conditions are mild and avoid strong wind, waves or currents. Check live wind and waves in the app and follow any local flags.