Preveli, The Tropical Beach from Heraklion

Preveli Beach, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is a stunning destination at the end of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, where the Grand River (Megalos Potamos) meets the sea. It is one of the most famous beaches in South Crete and welcomes thousands of visitors every summer. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was a popular spot for hippies.