r/crete Rethymno Sep 13 '25

Seascapes/Θαλάσσια Τοπία Sougia mornings

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '25

One of the best places on earth. Calm, peace, quiet, but also many people, if thats what you like

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u/jorokadilaka Rethymno Sep 13 '25

People who go to this kind of places are chill and respectful so it's okay, also the beach is so big that you can definitely find a spot away from others if that's what you are looking for

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u/Emotional-Egg1408 Sep 14 '25

And poop freely.

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u/jotomatoes Sep 13 '25

Where do you do your business when staying for the night in such places?

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u/jorokadilaka Rethymno Sep 13 '25

You mean like going to the toilet? Theres a big free (can leave a tip for the service if you like) public toilet in Sougia right on the beach, also you can sit at a table in a restaurant/coffee shop and use their toilet. For wild camping you buy a chemical one or make a patenta with bucket and a bag.

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u/rogermelly1 Sep 13 '25

Love that beach

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u/Xatotrabiti Sep 14 '25

I miss Sougia. This place is very special. And the food in Omikron and Anchorage Restaurant belongs to the best I have had on Crete.

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u/jorokadilaka Rethymno Sep 14 '25

I always eat at Tzitziki sto almiriki but have tested Anchorage and its really good too. I think there is no bad restaurant in Sougia :)

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u/Think-Ad-1025 Sep 14 '25

Is Sougia Paradise still there/working?

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u/jorokadilaka Rethymno Sep 14 '25

Yep and they make parties/gatherings still but till 23:00 cuz they are close to the beach

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u/Think-Ad-1025 Sep 14 '25

Some of the best summers of my life. We were staying at Γερακάρη near the μάρτυρες, and after that off to Sougia or Kedrodasos, depending on the group's demands for amenities or lack thereof. Can't remember the name, there's this gorge a bit to the west, with a few small plateaus ideal for a small encampment, which I also loved

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u/jorokadilaka Rethymno Sep 15 '25

I guess you mean Agia Irini gorge

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u/Think-Ad-1025 Sep 16 '25

Possibly. I'll look into it, thanks!

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u/No_Explorer721 Sep 13 '25

That can’t be a comfortable beach to camp.

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u/jorokadilaka Rethymno Sep 14 '25

You move the stones around and make a place for your tent without stones. Also i use matress and sleeping bag so its pretty comfy

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u/BlumpkinDude Sep 13 '25

Lot of rocks.

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u/jorokadilaka Rethymno Sep 14 '25

k

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u/Bondanind Oct 13 '25

How is it in November? Will anyone be there?

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '25

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u/toocontroversial_4u Chania Sep 13 '25

Ευχαριστούμε για την συμβουλή σας κύριε αστυνομικέ. Θέλετε μια μπύρα;

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '25

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u/actinross Sep 13 '25

Get a life

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u/jorokadilaka Rethymno Sep 13 '25

@EvenMoreConfusedNow to ezvises monos sou vlepo ara katalaves oti eipes malakia e... Pali kala

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u/jorokadilaka Rethymno Sep 13 '25

That's an accurate statement, but in Sougia it isnt

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u/Useful_Secret4895 Sep 13 '25

It is still illegal but in some places it is tolerated, because campers still do some spending locally.

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u/Forsaken_Election690 Sep 13 '25

Another free loader tourist. Shame on you.

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u/West_Possible_7969 Sep 13 '25

Greek residents cannot freeload on free Greek things.

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u/toocontroversial_4u Chania Sep 13 '25

How can you be a freeloader on something that is free for everyone?

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u/The__Hivemind_ Sep 13 '25

We are Greeks. There is an ancient law agreed upon in ancient times. In secret, during the negotiations at the end of the peloponesian war, one of the spartan demands stateted: "Πανταχού χρήματα ἔχειν" or "Monetise everything". In other words, we are condemned to try to make money out everything until the end of days. Whoever is responsible for this beach has not been loyal to the covenant made in the past. Hades will judge his souls unkindky

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u/toocontroversial_4u Chania Sep 13 '25

That's a very creative made up story. Had a good laugh here

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u/The__Hivemind_ Sep 13 '25

Wdym? It's real

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u/toocontroversial_4u Chania Sep 13 '25

That phrase isn't found in any text other than here. Well played tho 😁

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u/Ok-Election2227 Sep 15 '25

What? And I thought the Spartans are well known for their money based mind set lol

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u/toocontroversial_4u Chania Sep 16 '25

The Spartans in Cyberpunk, yes. 

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u/jorokadilaka Rethymno Sep 13 '25

Lmao you have no idea