Loutro and Sweet Water Beach from Rethymno

Overview

Available languages

German

English

French

10 hours

Mobile ticket

The bus will pick you up promptly from your assigned location and take you to Sfakia which is located in southern Chania. From there you will enter the boat that will take you to Glyka Nera. Glyka Nera it's one the most beautiful beaches in Crete. Its name stems from the fresh water spring that bubbles up amongst the pebbles. It is a spectacular beach with crystal clear turquoise water and rugger cliffs. Here you will have 2 hours free time. You then board the boat which will take you to Loutro. Loutro is amphitheatrically built above the bay where you can soak up the beautiful surroundings. Here you will have 3 hours of free time to eat in one of the many exceptional restaurants or take a swim and relax along the beachside. The last stop is in Sfakia where you will have free time to explore the charming seaside village. Sfakia is surrounded by untamed landscapes which makes it the perfect end to this exciting excursion. Our bus will be waiting to take you back to Rethymno.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Rethymnon

We start to pick up customers from Rethymno's area around 7.30 am. We need around 1.5 hrs to arrive in Sfakia. From Sfakia we will take the boat to drive to the Sweet waters beach ( Glyka Nera named ).

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Glyka Nera Beach

From Sfakia we wil take the boat to Glyka Nera beach ( sweet waters beach ). We will stay there for 2 hours, so you can enjoy the nice beach.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local Guide

Boat Ticket 15€ per Person in cash only

Meals

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Loutro and Sweet Water Beach from Rethymno

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The ridge sells dream
florencel173,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The ridge is super....the welcoming Cretans, turquoise waters, Rethon, La Cania, Arkady, Margarites, Bali, Matzla, Preveli. Gorge of mili, Kournas... It is absolutely necessary to rent a car.....
Costas and Nectarius the best Lg Ernst and Heidi from Austria
Extraordinary821863,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Markidis is the best thing you can book are already years on Crete driving only tours with Costas he is and remains the best we have promised come 2026 again the 7 times on Crete Markitis excursions is a must
Excellent way to visit Glyka Nera and Loutro
Jean R,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent organization, all as scheduled and perfectly on time. Knowledgeable and friendly guide, excellent driver, comfortable bus. Visiting these 2 places (Glyka Nera, and Loutro) is a must!
Excellent outing
ingrida479,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We liked the island Glyka negra, and the small typical village and so charming of loutro Great guide, bravo a anastasia who masters French perfectly
Amazing day trip
annettepH6292MM,,Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had the most amazing trip. Anastasia, our tour guide, was so informative and well organised. All aspects of the trip were brilliant from the coach journey itself over a mountainous route, to the amazing crystal clear water at sweet water beach and Loutro. We are staying in Rethymnon, was great to explore and discover a different part of Crete. Would thoroughly recommend this trip
Great tour!
Harel K,,Aug 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lovely and unique beaches and sites, not crowded and less known than other places. The road in the mountains is also interesting and the tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. Enjoyed it alot - very recommended!
Perfect day
aybiiii,,Aug 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful! It was also great that the guide could communicate in three languages. That was really remarkable, besides the beautiful places we could fully enjoy!