Preveli Gorge

The park extends through a gorge with the Megalopotamos River creating a freshwater lagoon surrounded by palm trees before flowing into the Libyan Sea.

The Preveli Monastery, established in the 16th century, gave its name to the park and served as a center of resistance during Ottoman rule.

During the 1960s and 1970s, Preveli Beach emerged as an international gathering spot for the hippie movement, marking its cultural significance.

Visitors can access the beach through a 15-minute path from the western parking lot or take a shorter route from the eastern access point.

A colony of Theophrastus palm trees grows along the riverbanks, creating an unexpected tropical landscape on the southern coast of Crete.

Address: Finikas 740 60, Greece

Website: http://cretanbeaches.com/el/φαράγγια-της-κρήτης/φαράγγια-ρεθύμνου/φαράγγι-κουρταλιώτη

GPS coordinates: 35.15769,24.47414

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:31