Rodakino among hills, beaches and paths

Rodakino is built amphitheatrically on two hills. If you are looking for a hotel in Rodakino, you can get your bearings by considering the area’s different landscape and cultural features: beaches are nearby, while route descriptions mention specific starting points in Kato Rodakino and landmarks in the direction of Krioneritis. The following features offer different ways to explore the destination, based on the topics that matter to your travel plans.

Beaches and coastal landscape

Korakas lies immediately south of Rodakino; the beach is sandy and organized. Facilities and organization may change, so it is advisable to check the current situation before visiting. Polyrizos is 2 km from Kato Rodakino. Its sandy beach has shallow, very clear water, as well as rocks and caves; olive trees extend to the sea. For comparison, Korakas is distinguished above all by its immediate southern location, sand and organization, while Polyrizos is described in terms of its water features and coastal landscape.

According to municipal beach data as of 2011, Korakas is 350 m long; Polyrizos measures 250 m. According to municipal data as of 2011, Agia Marina is considered a place of outstanding natural beauty and, at 1,000 m, is the longest of the three beaches. The beach is almost three times as long as Korakas and four times as long as Polyrizos; Korakas is longer than Polyrizos. According to this information, Agia Marina is the longest of the three beaches; Korakas is longer than Polyrizos.

Paths and landmarks

At the eastern exit of Kato Rodakino, a path begins at a narrow, uphill lane. It winds for about 2 km along the hillside between olive trees and meets an unpaved road.

The route from Rodakino to Krioneritis passes the small chapel of Agio Pnevma approximately halfway along. On the southern slope, fallen boulders lie along the road between it and the ravine.

The E4.27 Rodakino–Alones route begins at the entrance to Kato Rodakino, 150 m from a stone bridge. Check local trail conditions before setting out. The path begins at an uphill lane at the eastern exit of Kato Rodakino; the E4.27 Rodakino–Alones route, on the other hand, starts at the entrance, 150 m from the stone bridge. The small chapel of Agio Pnevma lies approximately halfway along the route from Rodakino to Krioneritis.

Churches and local connections

In Kato Rodakino, churches are dedicated to Agios Georgios, Prophet Elias and Agios Antonios. At Kourkouló, there is a church of Agios Georgios. Agio Pnevma appears as a small chapel on the route from Rodakino to Krioneritis.

Discover more destinations: Magnisia, Charkia, Kato Rodakino, Karoti, Spili, Lambi, Triopetra, Petrochori.

For the broader travel overview: Rethymno.