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View of Preveli Beach – Preveli Beach and Palm Forest loop from Lower Preveli Monastery

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Greece

Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης

View of Preveli Beach – Preveli Beach and Palm Forest loop from Lower Preveli Monastery

Hard

4.5

(2)

hikers

View of Preveli Beach – Preveli Beach and Palm Forest loop from Lower Preveli Monastery

02:27

7.22km

210m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.16 km for 580 m

After 1.99 km for 1.25 km

Waypoints

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Parking

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12 m

Preveli Bridge

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On the way to Preveli you pass this beautiful single-arch bridge from the Ottoman period. And with a view of the bridge next door is a shady tavern.

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116 m

Gefyra Taverna Cafe Restaurant

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The taverna is in a fantastic location right on the Megalopotamos river near the bridge and parking lot.

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2.72 km

View of Preveli Beach and the Palm Gorge

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Very popular hiking route. When you get to the bottom you know why. The beach and the palm trees are beautiful

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3.28 km

We were shocked by how overcrowded this beautiful bay was. Arrived at the bottom three Touriboote have created, with corresponding noisy tourists. It is recommended to come early or after 17:00, then there is relative peace.

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3.52 km

Preveli Beach and Palm Forest

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Very nice beach. But even in the low season there is a lot going on.
For some circular hikes, the river has to be crossed.
But now there is so …

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3.60 km

Preveli Beach Tavern

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Very nice beach with great palm trees

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3.68 km

Tour Above the Gorge with Swimming

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A hike above the Preveli Gorge combines spectacular panoramic views with the opportunity to swim in the clear waters of the Megalopotamos River. Here, nature, tranquility, and refreshment are combined.

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3.69 km

Steps to Preveli Beach

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Sturdy shoes are definitely required. Ascent and descent are definitely not easy, it is definitely worth it. Breathtaking view of the valley and the palm garden.

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4.95 km

Viewpoint

7.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

2.21 km

1.12 km

985 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

1.97 km

1.92 km

1.11 km

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Sunday 21 June

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