Episkopi beach- Rethymno

 

The beach Episkopi is located  14km west of Rethymnon, in a fertile valley with lowlands. It takes its name after the nearby village Episkopi, located 2km to the south. 

The beach is bounded on the west by the river Mouselas and west by the river that runs in the gorge of Petres and the beaches of Petres. It is a long beach, 3.5km long, which is sandy, shallow and mostly wavy. It is well organized, since there are many  restaurants, taverns, bars and all the amenities one could need. In the western part of the beach you can find places with lifeguards, showers, changing rooms, umbrellas, snack bars, water sports, etc. However, given its big length, you can certainly find a quiet spot, especially in the easternmost part, next to Petres bridge.

The main road that connects Rethymno and Chania runs just next to the beach, parallel to it. Thus access is very easy, either by car or by bus. There are frequent bus services to/from Chania and Rethymno cities. You  could visit the neighboring village of Argiroupolis, with its springs and lush vegetation. Moreover, Lake Kournas is also located in close proximity.