The 12 km long sandy main beach of Rethymno, which is the widest and longest beach in Crete, is organized with colorful umbrellas, sun-beds, water sports facilities, etc.  Furthermore, along the street on the upper side of the beach, which is ideal for afternoon walks by the sea, you will find lots of shops, tavernas, and cafes.

Additionally, there are many choices for beaches near Rethymno:

- Episkopi Beach (5 km): It is located 500m east of the city center and it is a beach with golden sand and crystal clear shallow water, very well organized and close to all amenities of the city. It offers numerous beach bars, restaurants, and cafes that offer umbrellas with sun beds, showers, and changing rooms.  Additionally on Rethymno’s beach, you may find water sports facilities. Furthermore, there is a boardwalk which is ideal for afternoon walks by the sea, or simply shopping or dining.

- Georgiopouli Beach (14 km): This is a long sandy beach with many beach bars or restaurants located there. It is a well-organized beach strip providing sun beds, umbrellas, changing rooms, and showers. Of course, you can certainly find a quiet spot in an unorganized section of the beach as it runs 3.5 kilometers long.

On the South coast of the island, you can also discover some of Crete’s most amazing natural beaches such as “Schinaria”, “Damnoni”, “Triopetra”, “Agios Pavlos” and "Preveli". The distance to the South coast from the villa is about 40 minutes drive and all the above beaches are located near Plakias village where you can find shops and many taverns.