Plakias Beach
Amidst high mountains, in a beautiful valley, you will find Plakias. Plakias is approximately 36km away from Rethymno city and it represents one of the most popular summer resorts of the wider area. The distinctive characteristic of Plakias is the size of its main beach which in length reaches 1.3km.
Plakias can be found against a backdrop of high mountains in a beautiful valley. It lies approximately 36km away from the city of Rethymno, and represents one of the most popular summer resorts in the wider area. One of the most distinctive characteristics of Plakias is the size of its main beach, which is some 1.3km long.
The blue-green sea is refreshing—and the endless sandy beach is ideal for children. Plakias beach has been awarded with a ‘Blue Flag’ award and is very well organized. Many enjoy a bicycle ride or a walk on the seafront, where there are plenty of tavernas, cafes and accommodation options.
Tourist development in the area might remind you of some the beaches in the north part of Crete. However, the salt cedar trees will testify that you are actually in the beautiful south. So, if you wish to have a taste of southern Crete without sacrificing the comforts of the north, Plakias is a safe bet.
Families should know
- In the summer, high winds can cause the sand to blow about fiercely, making a trip to the main beach inadvisable
- The temperature of the sea water at Plakias beach is typically lower than those in the north—additionally, a river flowing into the center of the beach can make the water a little more cool
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ContactKids will love
The games on the sandy beach and the watersports
Parents will love
The clean sea and well-organized beach
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In the morning we took a swim in the wonderful sea and the children played unperturbed at the endless sandy beach of Plakias. In the evening we tried traditional specialties at the cute small taverns of the village.
A really good choice for families! The sea is very clean, waters are shallow and the sand is great for games. The area is well organised and offers many different food and drink alternatives.
The kids played for several hours on the beach and just loved the water sports! We enjoyed the refreshing sea and had fun playing beach volley.
Everything was perfect until the wind started. Plakias is a great place for family vacations, however when it gets windy it is impossible to relax at the beach.