Plakias

Plakias lies about 30 minutes drive south of Rethymnon.

Most homes are located near the small port of Plakias and embrace the big bay shaped crescent.

Plakias began to rise after 1970 because by then it was more than 10 homes.

Today there are many small hotels in Plakias, apartments and restaurants, several of the many summer visitors.

If you still charms the panoramic sea view from above, prefer to stay in Mirthios, a small village perched on the cliffs above Plakias with stunning views to him.

Panoramic views also offer Selia, another small village near Plakias

In Plakias you can find what you need, and enough shops and supermarkets, offices to rent cars and travel agents. But there is no bank, so you have enough cash or credit card with you.

There are a couple of cafes and bars in Plakias, but in no case can be considered part of lively nightlife. Those who choose to spend their holidays here do the clean sea and beautiful beaches in the area.

Beaches in Plakias

The beach of Plakias starts from the village and extends eastward. It is one of the greatest beaches in Crete, which still offers the feeling of comfort and plenty of space, while satisfying all tastes, as the eastern edge of the preferred by those who engage in nudism. There are showers along the beach and plenty of room for parking.

If the days you will be in Plakias, open the Winds of Aeolus and the north wind whips you with the sand, pull on the west coast of Sudan is more sheltered. There are also small hotels and tavernas.

Other beaches near Plakias Damnoni, Amoudi and the small beach, which also preferred nudists. Other beaches a little further away are Lefkogia and Shinaria, beach loving those who love diving.