Platanias

Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Orange trees and their shadows

Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete

Platanias Square

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Platanias Square

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.

Orthodox Academy of Crete

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.

War Shelter of Platanias

Máleme Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Máleme Beach during your trip to Platanias? Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

Máleme Beach

Manousakis Winery

5/5(1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Manousakis Winery during your travels to Platanias. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Manousakis Winery

Reviews of Platanias

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Platanias is a great and safe location! I will definitely be back!

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