Situated 3 kilometers far from Rethymnon at the East, the beach of Missiria is a beautiful long sandy beach, affected by the “meltemia”(northern summer winds). It is rather well organised with accommodation facilities, taverns and cafes. Some facilities for swimming and sunbathing (sunbeds, umbrellas) are also available. It is easily accessible on foot or by public bus and taxi from Rethymnon, as well as by rented and private car and motorbike.
Services
- Length (in meters): 600
- Exposed to winds: Meltemi (Etesians), Winds N, Winds N.NW, Winds NW, Winds NE, Winds W
- Soil Type: Sandy
- Sea Type: Normal Sea-Bed configuration
- Bight: No
- Isolated: No
- Parking: Yes
- Disabled Access: Yes
- Organised: Yes
- Populous: Yes
- Cafe / Restaurant: Yes
- Showers: Yes
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Source: safewatersports.gr
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