Crete · Greece

Preveli Palm Beach

A palm-lined river mouth below a cliff staircase, also reachable by taxi boat from Plakias.

Sand & pebbleScenicWild / naturalHidden gem

2/10

Beach Access: Difficult

This score rates how easy the beach is to reach and use — not how beautiful it is.

Getting there: steep or rough terrain
Parking about 800 m away
Demanding terrain to reach the shore
About a 20-minute walk in
Stairs on the way down
Steep path
No public transport
Not wheelchair accessible

How to get there

CuratedFreshness unknown

By car

Hike in

By boat

Walk from access point: About 20 min on foot
Walking difficulty: Difficult
Stairs: Yes — steps on the way
Steep path: Yes
Parking: Nearby · about 800 m away
Public transport: Not available
Boat-only access: Information unavailable
Access fee: Information unavailable

Accessibility

CuratedFreshness unknown

Wheelchair access

Stroller friendly

Accessible beach infrastructure: information unavailable. We only list adapted ramps, boardwalks or assisted-bathing equipment where these are known to exist.

Elderly-friendly access: likely difficult here given the stairs and steep terrain.

Facilities

CuratedFreshness unknown

Toilets

Unavailable

Showers

Unavailable

Changing facilities

Unavailable

Lifeguard

Sunbeds & umbrellas

Restaurants / bars nearby

Yes

Natural shade

Unavailable

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