This road trip suggestion is a mix of 2 monasteries, a coastal road, beaches, natural phenomena, scenic views and a mountain village.
The duration of the trip depends of course on how much time you spend at each stop and which suggested add on options you want to see.
Below the map you will find information about the route and suggested stops.
Click on the underlined stops for additional information and photos.
As you can see on the map above you can visit a few of the places on this suggested road trip tip by boat. Once a week a great full day boat tour leaves the Plakias pier and makes stops at Preveli Palm Beach, small Triopetra and Agios Pavlos.
On the road trip it's a good idea to visit the famous Piso Preveli Monastery first, and the relatively unknown Kato Preveli Monastery and the Preveli Bridge on the way back. This suggestion is made because the taverna next to the bridge is a great place for a morning coffee or something else, in gorgeous surroundings.
On the way to or back from the Piso Preveli Monastery you can have a quick stop at the Preveli International Memorial for Resistance and Peace.
If you want to have a scenic elevated look over Preveli beach and the palm forest, take the first right turn after the memorial, drive down to the big parking and walk down the path to the viewpoint.
After Preveli bridge you take the road in front of the taverna and it will take you to a beautiful coastal road. The road goes inland for a bit before it winds back to the coast and to the big Triopetra beach with the famous pancake rocks at the end.
It is only a short drive to small Triopetra beach, and another one to Agios Pavlos with its stunning folding rocks and impressive sand dunes.
From here the drive, via Saktouria, to the main road to Spili is very beautiful.
Spili is a picturesque mountain village, famous because of the lionheads with spring water coming out of their mouths. Don't forget to stick in your hand and make a wish! There are plenty of cafes and tavernas to have a drink or enjoy a Cretan dinner.
One last suggested stop before Plakias is the Oriseum of Papa Michalis in Asomatos.
Enjoy!
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