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Plakias is a village in the Rethymno Prefecture of Crete.

Travel to Plakias - Visa Requirements

By road, several buses daily from Rethimno and Ayia Galini, one in high season from Sfakia

I did once see someone arrive on Plakias beach by paragliding, on another occasion a party in canoes. Neither of these methods being for the ill prepared or faint hearted!

Tours and Getting around Plakias

Walk; bicycles, cars & scooters for hire; taxis available; local bus service.

Plakias tourist attractions and sightseeing

Plakias has a stunning, long, gently shelving largely sandy beach. The eastern end is backed by dunes and is largely naturist.

A number of other beaches including the nearby coves at Mikro Amoudi (or Amoudaki) are easily reached. Strong swimmers can pass between the two coves by swimming through the under water arch or round the pinnacle that divides them

The sunset from Panarama taverna in the village of Mirthios on the hill above Plakias.

  • Preveli Monastry [1]
  • Preveli Beach

Plakias city tours

Walk in the surrounding countryside. Local bookshops have walking guides. One of the best is the series from Marengo Publications

Swim, snorkel & sunbathe, getting an all over tan if you wish.

Scuba Dive with the dive school

Visit the southern most lending library in Europe which is behind the village towards the Youth Hostel

Plakias souvenirs and shopping

Plakias Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Plakias nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Plakias cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

The Youth Hostel is the southern most in Europe and is well recommended. Plakias has no shortage of rooms and hotels. It is featured in a number of package holiday brochures.

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