Rethymno's beaches offer a plethora of exciting water activities, including wakesurfing, wakeboarding, parasailing, and water-skiing. Among surfers, Plakias Beach is renowned as an adrenaline-seeker's paradise. It's a true haven for water sports enthusiasts. Plakias Beach makes it hard to resist the allure of the water, with an excellent diving school and a captivating underwater world filled with exotic marine life.
Most hotels in the area typically provide all the necessary equipment for these activities. Additionally, you'll find some of the best diving centers around Rethymno, such as Evergreen, Paradise Diving Center (located just a 15-minute drive from Rethymno), Dr. Fish, and Atlantis (the latter situated in the Rithymna Beach Hotel in the village of Adelianos Kampos).