Violi Haraki is in a prime location to access beaches. You can head into Rethymno town and enjoy its long blue flag beach or head west to discover small bays and long stretches of golden sandy beach. Nearby Petres offers two bays - one sandy and one with shingle. Both have clear water and are good snorkelling areas. From Petres through to the resort of Georgioupoli, a vast golden sand beach lies. With plenty of organised facilities , beach bars and tavernas, there is much to be loved about this beach area. If you like to be away from the crowd, the beach is so big you will always be able to find your own spot. Further along you will find Georgioupoli beach, known for its calm, shallow waters which are great for families with young children.

There are many different beaches near the villa. The closest organised sandy beaches are Episkopi Beach and Rethymno Beach. Of course there are some beaches that are closer to the villa however they are unorganised beaches.

- Rethymno Beach:  Is located 500m east of the city centre and it is a beach with golden sand and crystal clear shallow water, very well organized and close to all amenities of the city. It offers numerous beach bars, restaurants and cafes that offer umbrellas with sun beds, showers and changing rooms.  Additionally on Rethymno’s beach you may find water sports facilities. Furthermore, there is a boardwalk which is ideal for afternoon walks by the sea, or simply shopping or dining.

- Episkopi beach:  Is located 500m east of the city centre and it is a beach with golden sand and crystal clear shallow water, very well organized and close to all amenities of the city. It offers numerous beach bars, restaurants and cafes that offer umbrellas with sun beds, showers and changing rooms.

- Georgiopouli beach: Is a long sandy beach with many beach bars or restaurants located there. It is well organised beach strip providing sun beds, umbrellas, changing rooms and showers. Of course you can certainly find a quiet spot in an unorganised section of the beach as it runs 3.5 kilometres long.

- Ammoudaki: The turquoise waters and spectacular white coarse sand, make this small beach popular destination for nudists. Moreover, on the beach there is a small canteen, which also provides umbrellas and sun beds. At the west side of the beach, you can swim till a marine cave, where the sun rays make the color of the water vivid blue. The seabed is sandy and you can walk there. At the other end, there is an under water hole that connects Ammoudaki with Klisidi. So you can get from one beach to another only with a dive. To reach the beaches of Ammoudi on foot, you can walk east of Damnoni, till you meet Ammoudaki.

- Damnoni beach: Here you will find all the services of a well organized beach such as umbrellas, snack bars, showers, changing rooms, water sports, scuba diving centre, great hotels, restaurants, one horse riding centre etc. The west end of the beach, the most organized part, has a small river with water almost all year round. The east end of the beach is quieter and is linked with the adjacent beaches of Ammoudakii via a short dirt road. Moreover, beyond the west end of the beach there are several small coves with sand and rocks, where you can get isolated. These are located just next to the small harbor of the area.

Crete is famous for its beautiful southern beaches with clear, clean water. Preveli beach is a famous beach on the south coast and an area of natural and protected beauty with a beautiful palm forest. It is located at the mouth of a river that comes from the imposing Kourtaliotiko Gorge. If you walk up the side of the river you will find some rock pools in which to swim which takes the experience you will have at Preveli beach to the next level.

Other beaches to look out for are Skinaria , Ammoudi and Damnoni. These beautiful bays are also great for snorkelling.