Stretching for an impressive 12 kilometers of golden sand, Rethymno Beach strikes a perfect balance between sophisticated beachfront amenities and natural wonder. While the beach boasts 12 Blue Flag awards and all the expected luxuries—from sleek beach bars to water sports—its most captivating feature is its role as a nesting ground for protected Caretta-Caretta sea turtles, whose cordoned-off nesting sites add an element of ecological gravitas to this Cretan coastal gem.
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