Panormo Beach
The village beach of Panormo, a coastal village 20 km east of Rethymno, with white sand beside the small harbour. South-west of the village lie the remains of a 5th-century basilica dedicated to Agia Sofia, excavated in 1948.
WhatBeach, PanormoCrete
WhenMay to November21° in Nov
Getting there Car Bus On foot
CostPublic shoreFree
- 16°J
- 16°F
- 16°M
- 17°A
- 19°M
- 22°J
- 25°J
- 26°A
- 25°S
- 23°O
- 21°N
- 18°D
Expect the sea at about 26 °C in August and 16 °C in January, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from May to November.
Getting in
- Access
- The beach is in the village beside the small harbour, reached from the north coast road between Heraklion and Rethymno, which has regular buses. The Region of Crete lists it as organised, with a lifeguard, sunbeds and access for people with disabilities.
- Public transport
- KTEL Chania-Rethymno lists Panormo as a stop on its network
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- incrediblecrete.gr
- Facilities
- Lifeguard in seasonRestaurantStep-free access
About Panormo Beach
A small sand beach, about 90 m long, in a closed bay on the eastern side of the Bay of Panormo. Retaining walls run along the shore and a 50 m mole for small boats closes its east end. Green algae grow on small rock outcrops in the water.