Spili, Patsos & Plakias Beach Tour

Join us on this tour from Rethymno to discover some of the greatest natural charms of central Crete. The grotto of Patsos, the beach of Plakias, and the village of Spili await us.

Spili, Patsos & Plakias Beach Tour

At 8.30 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Rethymno and head south to visit locations such as Spili, the Patsos grotto, and Plakias beach.

Onboard a minibus, we'll travel through Crete's nature until we reach the Patsos grotto, a gorge with over 80 species of vegetation and 24 species of wildlife. We'll also see a small church nestled in the rock hidden in Patsos.

Our excursion will continue south, stopping at a viewpoint to admire the scenery surrounding Rethymno. We will then arrive at the Botanical Garden, where we will explore for 40 minutes to discover the native plants and flowers of Crete.

We will visit Spili, a mountain village known for its spring water, cobblestone streets, and old houses full of history. Here, we will visit the Folklore Museum to learn about Cretan culture.

Lastly, we'll pass through the Kourtaliotis canyon to reach the beach of Plakias, where you'll have free time for lunch and swim in the crystal-clear waters before returning to your hotel in Rethymno at 5.30 pm.