greek hotels - Plakias Three kilometres further west, 36 km from Rethymnon, you come to Plakias, whose name derives from its submarine plate ("plaka"). It used to be a small settlement inhabited by fishermen from a nearby village, and in the '70s when it was built, it had no more than 10 permanent residents. Over the years, its circumstances changed, and it is now a very well-known tourist resort, throbbing with life in the summer. Greek and foreign holidaymakers show a marked preference for this beautiful place built by the sea, with its small harbour, whitewashed streets, and Cycladic appearance. The large sandy beach with its umbrellas and deckchairs is one of the greatest attractions of the area. Only the sea breeze upsets the water and the bathers every now and again - or at least those among them who don't like waves. For some peace and quiet, we recommend you head for the east or western ends of the beach, where the sea is also cleaner. You will be impressed by the nightlife in the village, where numerous bars, tavernas and cafes are thronged by tourists, creating the atmosphere of a cosmopolitan tourist resort. A good idea is to choose a restaurant here for lunch, either one of the busy ones in the village, or one of the quieter fish taverns that serve exclusively fresh fish.

Summer-Hotels > Rethymnon > Plakias

Three kilometres further west, 36 km from Rethymnon, you come to Plakias, whose name derives from its submarine plate ("plaka").
It used to be a small settlement inhabited by fishermen from a nearby village, and in the '70s when it was built, it had no more than 10 permanent residents.
Over the years, its circumstances changed, and it is now a very well-known tourist resort, throbbing with life in the summer. Greek and foreign holidaymakers show a marked preference for this beautiful place built by the sea, with its small harbour, whitewashed streets, and Cycladic appearance. The large sandy beach with its umbrellas and deckchairs is one of the greatest attractions of the area. Only the sea breeze upsets the water and the bathers every now and again - or at least those among them who don't like waves. For some peace and quiet, we recommend you head for the east or western ends of the beach, where the sea is also cleaner.
You will be impressed by the nightlife in the village, where numerous bars, tavernas and cafes are thronged by tourists, creating the atmosphere of a cosmopolitan tourist resort. A good idea is to choose a restaurant here for lunch, either one of the busy ones in the village, or one of the quieter fish taverns that serve exclusively fresh fish.