Plakias, the perfect place for a holiday without the hustle and bustle. Here you will find an overview of the former fishing village on the south coast of Crete. Information and tips on shopping, car rentals, services, tavern facilities, peace and relaxation, beach activities such as bathing, swimming and diving and various excursions from Plakias.

Plakias (Πλακιάς) is a small, former fishing village on the Greek island of Crete, which has been living from tourism for many years now. Plakias is located on the south coast of Crete, the district capital Rethymno is about 35 kilometers away.

The weather on Crete can vary depending on where you are on the island. If it rains on the north coast of Crete, the sun can shine in the south or vice versa. The weather forecast for Crete (as a whole) is often provided by weather stations on the north coast of Crete.

Read here how to get to Plakias by bus after arriving at Chania airport in Crete. Public bus service on Crete Once you have arrived in Crete, either by ferry or by plane, the journey continues comfortably and cheaply with the state bus company KTEL.

Plakias is a good starting point for many excursions. A hike on foot to the surrounding area or a tour by rental car or bus. On the spot you can also book organized tours, for example a hike through the Samaria gorge or even to the sensational lagoon of Balos.

By public bus from Chania to Plakias. The flight to Crete was hopefully entertaining and the baggage claim at Chania airport was fast, now the journey to Plakias continues comfortably and cheaply with the state bus company KTEL.

By public bus from Heraklion to Plakias. The flight to Crete was hopefully pleasant and the landing in Heraklion gentle, now the journey to Plakias continues comfortably and cheaply with the state bus company KTEL.

Souda Beach Plakias Strand (East) Paligremnos (Nudist beach) Plakias Beach (Bay of Plakias) Strand von Plakias Damnoni Damnoni Beach [adsense] Mikro Ammoudi, Ammoudaki (Nudist beach)

Gecoaches can be found more or less all over the world – and of course also in Crete. Here is a selection of geocaches that you can search from Plakias on an excursion: Timeos Stavros; Plakias Tunnel; Geocache Old Mill; Stairway to Heaven; Preveli View; Bottom of the Gorge; St Nikolaos church; Turkish Fort; Kato Mixorrouma; Five Virgins ...

Travel time and weather for Plakias in Crete. When to spend holidays in Plakias. Season from May to October, individual trips in winter and spring.