Worth visit

Amari Valley

If you hire a car you can explore the Amari Valley, situated to the southeast of Rethymnon, and between the mountains of Psiloritis and Kedros. In a setting of rural tranquillity, amid olive groves, almond and cherry trees, about 40 villages dot the valley. Here you can visit the villages of Thronas, Meronas and Gerakari famous for its cherries. Well worth a visit is the monastery of Moni Arkadiou.

Moni Preveli

High above the Libyan sea the monastery offers wonderful views over the southern coastline. The monastery has a small museum that it well worth visiting.

Preveli Beach (Palm Beach)

Preveli beach lies at the end of Kourtaliotiko ravine, it is best to take a boat trip to the beach, as the only other way is down a rather steep path. The beach is also known as the Palm Beach, because of the palm trees which grow along the banks of the Megaloptamos river which runs into the sea. The beach can be crowed in the summer bit out of season it is a idyllic spot to relax.

Agia Galini

A former fishing village now a very busy holiday resort, a convenient base to visit nearby Phaestos and Agia Triada. Take a boat trip to nice beaches further along the coast.

Psiloritis

Starting from Anoja a road swings it`s way up the Nida plain, at the end of the road there is a path which leads to the Ida cave. The Ida cave competes with the Dikta cave as to being the birth place of Zeus. The cave has been used for ceremonies for over a thousand years; artefacts found include a bronze shield from 800bc.

Anogia

This is the last village on the road to the Ida cave. The women of the village are well known for their skill in weaving, here you can buy all manner of covers and embroidery. Anogia is a good place to start on a foot tour of the Psiloritis mountain range.

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