Village of Rodakino

Korakas beach belongs to the nearby village of Rodakino, which is located at the mouth of the steep Rodakino canyon, near Mount Kryoneritis. The village of Rodakino is located off the southern coast of Crete, between Plakias and Frangokastello, about 45 km southwest of Rethymno.

The village lies on both sides of a gorge that divides it into two parts, Kato Rodakino and Ano Rodakino. Rodakino is a very traditional and picturesque village overlooking the blue distances of the Cretan Sea. In Greek, the name of the village means "peach" and according to local legend, it refers to the old peach tree that once grew here long ago despite the local dry climate.

Beaches in Korakas Bay

After about 2 km south of the village, you will reach the coast, where a relatively long and open bay of Korakas appears in front of you. Korakas bay includes several beautiful beaches, whose peaceful character corresponds to the traditional way of life of the village of Rodakino. The beaches in this area are mainly made up of sand and small pebbles. The access to the sea is gradual and the sea is clean and incredibly blue.

In addition to the Korakas beach of the same name, there is also Sunrise beach and Polirizio beach. On the western side of the bay, behind a low hill, are other beaches - undeveloped and almost deserted, they tend to be so popular with nudists.

Korakas beach

Korakas is a long beach, covered with a mixture of coarse sand and small grey pebbles and washed by crystal clear water. It is one of the most organised and well-touristed beaches, with sunbeds and umbrellas, a selection of local tavernas and several rooms for rent.

The word "korakas" means "crow" in Greek. According to the locals, this is due to the rocks at the eastern end of the beach, which looked just like the beak of a crow before their integrity was compromised by salt water and wind.

It is also interesting to note that Korakas Bay was used several times during the Cretan Revolution of 1866, when Greek cruisers unloaded munitions here. The ammunition was then hidden in the nearby Skotino cave.

More touristic destinations of Crete

Most favourite beaches of Crete: Amoudara Beach (Heraklion), Balos Beach, Elafonisi Beach, Falassarna Beach, Glyka Nera Beach (Sweet Water), Matala Beach, Platanias Beach, Preveli Beach, Stalis Beach, Stavros Beach, Vai Beach, Voulisma Beach, Xerokampos Beach

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