Schinaria, also written Schoinaria, is a wide bay on the south coast of Crete in the Rethymno district, a short drive south-east of the resort of Plakias and the beach of Damnoni. Coarse pale sand and fine pebble run down to clear deep water on the open Libyan Sea, and low hills scattered with tamarisk … Read more
The Kotsifou gorge is a short limestone canyon in the Rethymno region of southern Crete, threaded by a narrow paved road that runs between the village of Sellia and the coast at Plakias. Sheer rock walls rise high above the road, and a stream bed cuts along the canyon floor below. A whitewashed chapel of … Read more
Damnoni Beach curves along the southern shore of Crete, a sheltered crescent of golden sand and turquoise water tucked between rocky headlands in the Rethymno region. Low cliffs frame the bay, and a couple of tavernas and a small hotel provide simple facilities without overwhelming the natural setting. The calm, warm water shelves gently, drawing … Read more
Plakias sits on the southern shore of Crete, a low-key resort village that has kept its independent spirit intact. The long sandy beach sweeps around a bay framed by mountains and the dramatic mouth of the Kotsifou gorge. Waterfront tavernas serve fresh fish and local wine, while the village attracts hikers, backpackers and travellers seeking … Read more