Preveli Gorge & Beach

The Megalopotamos River carries water year-round. It flows into the sea at Preveli Beach and forms a freshwater lagoon there. There is also a forest of date palms that extends along the lagoon into the gorge that the Megalopotamos has carved into the rock. These are obviously perfect starting conditions... but tourism has long since discovered this gem. The beach and lagoon are almost always crowded... Nevertheless, the hike along the Preveli gorge is worthwhile. The route does not go through the gorge itself but along the steep edges above it. There you have repeated beautiful views into the gorge, the lagoon, and the beach, especially on the outbound route. Once you reach the beach parking lot, you mix with the many tourists. After visiting the beach, lagoon, and palm forest, the ascent begins on the eastern edge of the beach. You do not cross to the next bay but continue uphill. Now begins a somewhat adventurous section requiring orientation in the terrain to return to the starting point. Orientation: still relatively unproblematic on the outbound, very difficult on the return. Ability to navigate off-trail terrain required (map/GPS urgently needed). Path types: 60% path/off-trail, 30% trail, rest: road. Refreshments available at Γέφυρα (beach tavern).