Perivolia beach

Perivolia is a small holiday resort located just east of the well-known holiday resort of Rethymnon. Along the beach, it is two kilometres to Rethymnon, which is the third largest city on Crete.

Perivolia beach
Perivolia beach is a continuation of the beach in Rethymnon.

The sand is bright and fine-grained, but in some places it is mixed with a little bit of pebbles. The water here is also clean and clear, however, there are stones several places along the waterline. The beach has several sections with sun lounges and sunshades. There are also showers and toilets.

Behind the beach are several good hotels. One of them is the Iperion Beach, which has nicely furnished holiday apartments and high guest satisfaction ratings.

Child-friendliness
The beach does not have quite as shallow water as the neighbouring beach in Rethymnon, and there are stones along the waterline. Next to one of the sections with sun lounges, there is a small playground in the sand.

Water sports
Different types of water sports are offered at the beach in Perivolia, e.g. jet skis, banana boat and sting ray.

Beach restaurants
There are a few restaurants/cafés along the beach. Right on the promenade is the Bora Bora Beach restaurant, which offers light lunches, colourful drinks and good music. You can enjoy your meal in the restaurant or have it served at the sun loungers on their own beach section.

Perivolia holiday resort
For a long time, Perivolia was a small, separate holiday resort, but with the continued growth of Rethymnon, the two towns have almost become one. However, Perivolia is far more quiet and relaxed than Rethymnon. There are not so many hotels and much better room at the beach.

The distance to Rethymnon’s beautiful old town and the many shopping opportunities can be covered on foot, alternatively by bus or taxi.

Those who want a countryside experience can rent a car and drive about 25 km to Crete’s largest lake, Kournas. We also recommend visiting the village of Kournas, which is known for its traditional Greek food and handmade ceramics.

Perivolia map
Compared to Rethymnon to the west, Perivolia is a small holiday resort, but it is larger than Platanes and Adelianos Kampos, which are the next two holiday resorts to the east.