Preveli Beach from Moni Kato Preveli

A pleasant way to reach Preveli Beach after a lovely walk through the olive groves, heath and along the cliff edge overlooking the gorges.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.46 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 250 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 252 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 133 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park before or after the bridge next to the Gefira tavern.

(S/E) Take the dirt track running alongside the tavern on the right, then follow the path on the left bank of the river, following the signs for “Way to Palm Beach”. You’ll reach a bridge after the confluence of the two rivers.

(1) Turn right to cross this bridge and reach another small stream, which is often dry.

(2) Cross it, then start climbing through the heath to overlook the river. Join the river and look for a welded mesh gate.

(3) Go through it, then keep to the right to walk alongside a cultivated field. Follow the rusty wire fence protecting the gorges to reach a superb viewpoint over the beach, the gorges and the palm trees.

(4) Walk past the mast at the top before tackling the (steep) descent, following the fence. The path then veers away from it, facing the quiet beaches. At a right-hand bend, you’ll reach a path junction.

(5) Turn right onto a barely visible path (a few dots of coloured paint on the rocks) and head down to join the path running along the coast. Continue to the right, passing above some superb, uncrowded beaches, and take a gap in the fence on the right to reach the (busy) beach at Preveli.

(6) Cross the river opposite the bar and take the path on the left about a hundred metres further on. Begin the return journey along the right bank of the river and reach a car park.

(7) Continue along the road, keeping in the same direction.

(8) Turn right between the oleanders through the gate in the fence.

(9) At the crossroads, go past the path heading due south, then take the first on the right and follow the rusty fence on your right.

(10) Turn left.

(11) Cross the wire mesh on the right to continue along the path, then cross it again further on. You will reach a small chapel.

(12) Continue to the right, reach the right bank of the river and follow the wide, well-marked path back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 41 m - Car park near the Gefira tavern
  2. 1 : km 0.61 - alt. 42 m - Bridge
  3. 2 : km 1.26 - alt. 45 m - Stream
  4. 3 : km 1.99 - alt. 49 m - Gate
  5. 4 : km 2.66 - alt. 94 m - Viewpoint
  6. 5 : km 3.03 - alt. 75 m - Crossroads bend
  7. 6 : km 3.43 - alt. 6 m - Preveli Beach
  8. 7 : km 4.07 - alt. 119 m - Car park
  9. 8 : km 4.38 - alt. 126 m - Gate
  10. 9 : km 4.81 - alt. 111 m - Crossroads
  11. 10 : km 5 - alt. 91 m - Junction, turn left
  12. 11 : km 5.28 - alt. 63 m - Fence
  13. 12 : km 5.55 - alt. 46 m - Chapel
  14. S/E : km 7.46 - alt. 41 m - Car park near the Gefira tavern

Notes

There is a bar on Préveli Beach where you can have a drink and/or a bite to eat.
For a quieter experience, when swimming, head for the beaches on the left as you reach the sea.

Worth a visit

(6) Préveli Beach: take the opportunity for a refreshing dip in the river or the Libyan Sea.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 19003458

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk!
The suggested route is spot on. Don’t hesitate to open a gate two or three times (and close them again, of course ) to follow the path.
We did this walk at the end of May; make sure you bring a hat and plenty of water (the two of us drank 3 litres).
The picnic on the beach with a swim halfway through is much appreciated!!

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Arnaud@Guillaumet
Arnaud@Guillaumet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A wonderful family walk with varied scenery, plenty of flora and fauna, and some very cute little goats! A lovely stretch along the beach and some amazing views!

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Soaz33
Soaz33

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, but I would have preferred to follow the stream… You start off on the road, then head uphill and find yourself in the heath… at the top of the cliffs… The return journey is very tough over the steps, but there’s a lovely view!!!

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dididas79
dididas79

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This walk is an absolute must; it’s stunning when you reach the beach, and the return leg of this circular walk is magnificent

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