CRETE, THE WAY I KNOW IT
Thirteen ways to explore.
Your own Crete.
A few of my favourite ways
to spend a day on this island.
I’m Fotis, your host. I’ve put these itineraries together to help you explore the Crete I love: beautiful beaches, village tables and the little stops that make a day memorable.
Each route starts from La Vie En Mer in Rethymno, with a map, suggested timings and my personal tips. Pick the day that speaks to you, take your time and make it your own.
with a little inspiration.
Made by your hostPlaces I love sharing with my guests.
Ready to exploreRoutes, maps and useful stops along the way.
At your own paceThirteen ideas to choose from, in any order.
THIRTEEN LOCAL ROUTES · START IN RETHYMNO
Find your kind of day.
Choose a route below. Each one is a separate day out, with room for a detour, a longer swim or one more stop along the way.
Illustrative maps with approximate locations. Driving distances include the return to La Vie En Mer and refer to road-access or parking points, not the walk down to a beach. Follow local signs and check current navigation before you travel. Boat routes are schematic.
Map sources and preview notes
Road distances and geometry: OSRM, based on OpenStreetMap contributors. Coastline: Natural Earth. Itineraries 2–6 calculated 16 October 2026. Itinerary 1 road estimates: Maps via Firecrawl, 18 October 2026; its road and boat lines are schematic and not for navigation. Itineraries 7–12 calculated with OSRM on 18 October 2026. Itinerary 13 calculated with OSRM on 20 October 2026. Small differences between summed legs and totals reflect rounding.
A LITTLE MORE INSPIRATION
Follow a route.
Or follow your curiosity.
Looking for one special beach, a good table or something close to home? Explore my individual recommendations in Discover Crete.
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