Seeking a quiet place to spend your weekend? Then Plakias beach is the apt place for you. Walking around the bay you will see the peak of mountains and in the north, stunning canyons are protecting the village, also in the south, there is the great Libyan Sea.

The closest airport to Plakias is Chania and it is accessible from Rethymno too, by a 2 hours car drive. In peak season, book a car in advance and visit other beaches along with Plakias. Plakias was a small town where few fishermen lived, now it developed in such a way that it has become a tourist attraction.

The white beach and the crystal blue water are in perfect harmony to unveil the bare nature here, making this beach a suitable place for total relaxation. There are eight other beaches near Plakias. Amoudi and its neighbour Ammoudaki are popular for having several parasols and umbrellas. These beaches are also good for swimming and diving. 3 km east of Plakias is Damnoni, a beach for kayaking, snorkeling, water skiing, and paddle boats. There are also plenty of taverns where you can enjoy the beauty of the landscape with fresh food.