During your stay at Palazzo Greco hotel you have a variety of options for beach life, dining and nightlife, as well as touring and sightseeing.

Beaches & Daily Cruises in Rethymno, South Crete

The beautiful sandy beach, where all sorts of water sports can be found, is only minutes away from the hotel.

Don’t miss taking a cruise to the wonderful beaches of Agios Pavlos and Agios Georgios, as well as Paximadia Islets, just 5 miles from Agia Galini. Preveli beach with its crystal clear waters and lush palm forest is another great place for you to discover.

Ships depart from the harbour of Agia Galini daily.

Cruise to Paximadia Islands:

• Daily from 10:30 a.m. – 16:15 p.m.
• Agia Galini Ship
• Reservation required
• Lunch & drinks included

Cruise to Agios Pavlos & Preveli Palm Beach

• Daily from 10:30 a.m. – 16:15 p.m.
• Sactouris Ship
• Reservation required

Cruise to Prasonisi & Agios Georgios Beach

• Daily from 10:30am - 16:15pm.
• Elizabeth Boat
• Reservation required
• Lunch & drinks included

Dining – Nightlife in Agia Galini

Sample Cretan cuisine in one of the great taverns and taste fresh fish, fishedby local fishermen at the Paximadia Islets and further into the Mediterranean Sea. Evenings can get lively in night clubs with uplifting music or peaceful with slower rhythms at the cafés and bars – it’s up to you to choose.

Sightseeing in South Crete

Crete is known both for its historical and natural sites, so the area of Messara offers great options for visitors. Phaestos (Festos or Phaistos) - the Minoan Palace of South Crete which is situated in a wonderful location with a very special energy, the scenic village of Matala with the historical caves that used to be inhabited by the hippies in the 1970’s, and the archaeologicalsites of Gortys, Kommos and AgiaTriada are just a few of them.

Some more suggestions where you can experience Cretan culture would be Spili, which is a nearby village where you can admire the lion-mouthed fountains, waterfalls and an awesome nature surrounding it. You can also pay a visit at the village of Zaros featuringa famous lake, where one of the most well-known water brands in Greece is bottled.

The easiest way to explore the island is by car rental, but intercity bus services are reliable as well.

Just contact the reception of the hotel and we will be glad to provide you with information on everything you need, from car rentals and suggested restaurants to beautiful beaches, sights and much more.