5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Platanias is a great and safe location! I will definitely be back!
Platanias
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Caldera Beach
PEO Kissamou, Gerani, Crete
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach ...
Marika Beach Hotel
Platanias, Platanias, Crete
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach ...
Blue Dome Hotel
Platanias, Chania, Platanias, Crete Island
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete, a lovely green space in Platanias. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Platanias Square
Learn about the local history of Platanias Town when you take a trip to Platanias Square. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Orthodox Academy of Crete
Explore the campus of Orthodox Academy of Crete, during your trip to Kolymvari. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Máleme Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Máleme Beach during your trip to Platanias? Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area.
War Shelter of Platanias
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at War Shelter of Platanias during your travels in Platanias Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Manousakis Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Manousakis Winery during your travels to Platanias. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Things to do
From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach Tour
$29
per adult
From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip w/ Elos Stop
$33
per adult
Chania: Balos Gramvousa Cruise with Transfer and Boat Ticket
$58
per adult
Georgioupolis Area: Full-Day Bus Trip to Elafonisi Island
$39
per adult
From Chania: Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus
$31
per adult
Reviews of Platanias
4.2
Top Destination
2/5 - Disappointing
Jolanda
not recommended neither for beaches nor for accommodation
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Lots of shopping and restaurants, beautiful area.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Far better area than Chania. Less crowded and nice access to water events. Great local restaurants. Was quite touristy, but that was not a hindrance. The hotel made the trip.
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
I didn’t love Platanias - very built up and touristy. Nothing particularly interesting to see or do here, although there are some decent restaurants. With a rental car (a must), you can easily explore Elafonisi Beach and the charming town of Chania.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The area is quit, street is not live as in other parts of crete. The area is better for family trip, not for going out at night
- Platanias Beach
- Platanias Square
- Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete
- Afrata Beach
- Orthodox Academy of Crete
- War Shelter of Platanias
- Ravdouha Beach
- Manousakis Winery
- Tavrontis Beach
- Olive Tree of Vouves
- Sarakina Meskla Gorge
- German War Cemetery
- Karavitakis Winery
- Gonia Monastery
- OLEA Shopping Center
- Golfland
- Balos Beach
- Elafonissi Beach
- Agia Marina Beach
- Falassarna Beach
- Port of Souda
- Balos Lagoon
- Nea Chora Beach
- Old Venetian Harbor
- Kalamaki Beach
- Port of Kissamos
- Stavros Beach
- Chania Central Market
- Almyrida Beach
- Georgioupolis Beach