Kamara arch

Geropotamos is located about 18km east of Rethymnon and 3km west of Panormo.

It is named after the homonym river that empties in the east end of the beach. The small beach is sandy and has crystal clear water, which is very cool because of the river, which has water all year round and forms a small lake near the shore.

It is slightly organized with umbrellas and a canteen that offers refreshments, coffee, water and some basic food supplies. Despite the easy access, it is always quiet and not crowded. However, the orientation of the shore makes it vulnerable to north winds.

A few meters west of Geropotamos beach we see an amazing rocky arch, called Kamara.

Below Kamara (Arch) there is a tiny beach with sand, small pebbles and crystal blue waters. It is so small that when north winds blow in the area (quite common), the waves almost cover it. But when the sea surface is flat, it is really beautiful.

The beach is surrounded by vertical cliffs, which provide natural shade. Thus, access is possible only by boat. A nice idea, on windless days, is to swim the distance from Geropotamos and snorkel in the meantime.