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Plakias
Location
Location of Plakias
Plakias bay

 Description

Plakias is a small village in a pretty bay. A lot of touristic developments have occurred in the last few years. Beautiful landscapes around Plakias.

 Getting there

40 km south from Rethimnon on a good road. You can also get to Plakias along the small coastal road from Hora Sfakion. Bus services from Rethimnon.

 Atmosphere

Plakias is not the quiet place it was and can be busy at times.

 Accommodation

A lot of choice in all categories.

 Restaurants

Plenty of restaurants.

 Shopping

A few shops covering basic needs.

 Nightlife

Two discos and many bars.

 Beach

Long beach, partly pebbles and partly sand. It is often very windy.

 Additional comments  
 Plakias on the web

Welcome to Plakias
Walking and Cycling - Plakias

 Additional photos