Attractions

Monastery of Preveli

Located 8 km from Plakias, the historic Preveli Monastery, which is said to have been built in the late 10th century and early 11th century. It consists of 2 separate bands, the Lower Monastery of Prodromos and the Theologos Monastery, which is separated by a distance of approximately 1,7 km.

The main complex is the Monastery of Piso, which functions as a monastery for men. The lower monastery, although located in a fantastic green landscape, is ruined. Inside the Piso Moni there is also a museum that you can visit with images of invaluable historical and religious value.

Kourtaliotis Gorge

At 10 km from Plakias is the Kourtaliotiko gorge, in which the Kourtaliotis River flows. The canyon is about 3 km long, with the starting point of the village of Koxare and passing a magnificent route of rare beauty, ends at the Preveli Palm Beach and its homonymous beach.

It is a wonderful gorge worth visiting and walk to the sea. The route will surely reward you.

Preveli Palmgrove

Preveli Palmgrove is the second largest palm grove in Crete, after the Vai Palm Forest. It is located at the exit of Kourtaliotis Gorge and the Great River.

You can walk between the palm trees, along the river and the enchanting landscape and then climb up the Kourtaliotiko gorge.

At the edge of the palm grove there is one of the most beautiful beaches of Crete, the beach of Preveli.