Location information

Plakias Beach

The village of Plakias is situated 40 km south of Rethymno. This resort boasts a superb sandy beach, and the well-organised infrastructure includes hotels, rooms, tavernas and restaurants. The organised beach offers both bathing and various water sports.

Ministry of the Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works WebPage
• http://www.thalassa.gr/se.asp?s=1606&s=1596

Plakias Beach

  It has an attractive grey sand beach that stretches around the bay. There are many other beaches in the nearby bays. The main street runs along the sea front and is lined with tavernas and bars. Well-known for its strong winds, the bay attracts many windsurfers who provide an interesting spectacle on the shimmering sea.

This text is cited Nov 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.

Crete TOURnet WebPage
• http://www.crete.tournet.gr/Site.jdp?ID=47 (3 img.)

Souda Plakias

Organised, sandy beach west of the village of Plakias. A few tavernas are situated close to the beach, where rooms are also available.