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Nearest travel links

Airport Chania
Ferry Rethymnon 35.00 km
Car Car advised

How to get there

Chania Airport (97 km) 1.41 min

Heraklion Airport (114 km) 1.47 min

● By car (many car rental companies at Plakias , at all airports and Rethymnon, Chania, Heraklion, Ag. Nikolaos) (information available if needed)

● By bus from/to Rethymno every hour. Routes of KTEL Rethymno

●By taxi from anywhere ( information about taxi service available if needed)

Bus stop and taxi rank are 200 meters away from our apartment.(at the bridge)

We suggest renting a car to explore the endless beauties of Plakias. Public parking across the road from our apartment.

Activities near Plakias

Sports Water sports, Fishing

Getting around

The endless sandy beach of Plakias (100m.) is only one of the many exciting beaches near Plakias. Paligremos is one of the biggest beaches in Crete, offering a sense of space and comfort to suit every taste - the east end is mainly used by naturists. There are many lovely beaches near Plakias: 1. Limanaki (80 m.) 2. Ammoudaki (used also by nudists and naturists) 3. Ammoudi 4. Damnoni 5. Souda 6. Fotinari 8. Sxinaria 9. Preveli Palm Beach (20 min by car and 15 min. walking or boat trip) Two small traditional villages Mirthios and Sellia offer a panoramic view to Plakias and traditional taverns with Mediterranean cuisine. The gorges of Prevelli (and the monastery), Kourtaliotis and Kotsifos are easily visited. The Palms along the river