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About Platanias - Crete
Platanias is a lively established resort running alongside a long soft sandy beach on the west coast of Crete.
The former fishing village of Platanias is now one of Crete’s busiest resorts and one of the biggest and most popular holiday spots in west Crete. Platanias has the attractive historic cosmopolitan town of Chania close at hand, just 8 miles away. It is ideal for those looking for an extensive beach, plenty of facilities and shopping, a big selection of restaurants, bars and entertainment. The resort being west facing, Platanias beach tavernas and bars are an excellent place for sunsets. Nightlife on tends to extend well into the night. For some more traditional Crete style, have a look at the old original village of Platanias with its traditional wood and stone architecture, on the hillside above the resort. Platanias is not just a fishing village, it is also home to some of Crete's most stunning sandy beaches. The main beach is only a short stroll from the village, and it boasts a long stretch of sand with a few pebbles. Only a short walk away you will find Mikro beach, another long stretch of sand and azure waters |
There are lots of restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets. Pleasant evenings can be spent in the waterside tavernas which serve, amongst other choices, a wonderful selection of the day's catch. The food is fresh, simple and often delicious. With the good food and local hospitality, early evenings can be spent dining at your leisure in a taverna and watching the sun set. There are a multitude of bars to choose from when you want to make a night of it and also a few discos to burn that midnight oil. For a livelier pace, head into Chania, 10 kilometres away.
With a modern, cosmopolitan feel, Chania retains its history and traditions with a maze of old Venetian houses and an impressive market in the old town. The harbour area offers nightlife for all tastes and the old town has more traditional - and cheaper fare. |
Frideriki Studios & Apartments - Platanias Crete 
located in the centre of Platanias, thus giving the guest the luxury of being near any and all happenings they may desire. Meanwhile, guests have the ability to visit "Ano" (upper) Platanias at the peak, which is a picturesque setting of traditional island homes and inhabitants and features the most breathtaking view overlooking the Cretan Sea and the never-ending beaches of lower Platanias. These beaches are awarded with "blue flags" from the EU Clean Beach Award almost annually ...
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Asterion Hotel - Platanias Crete 
Asterion Hotel, open in July 2003, is a 4-star resort of 25 units that blends perfectly with Cretan nature. A heaven of tranquility set on a sandy beach between sea and sun, 5 minutes away from Platanias, 20 min from the harbor of Souda and 35 min from Chania Airport. Its rooms and apartments are spacius, luxurious and have a wonderfull view to the Sea. Its snack bar restaurant provides a variety if greek local specialities always with the best of quality and care ...
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Ermis Suites - Platanias Crete
Ermis hotel is newly designed and built in 1995 renewed in 2003. It is family owned and operated offering ideal relaxing holidays and excellent accommodation. Located on the sandy beach of Platanias, 10 kilometers from the center of town in Chania. It is the ideal place for unforgettable holidays, as you can sunbathe all day long on the Hotel’s sun beds, or enjoy the magnificent sunset from your balcony, only a few meters away ...
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Platanias Quick Info
Among a cluster of western Crete resorts, this is the biggest and busiest. Holidays in Platanias give you a glimpse of past and present – with modern buildings along the seafront and old village houses looking down from the hillside behind. Among the essentials here are more eateries than you'll get through in a full week of feasting, a good choice of bars – some ideally placed for sundowners, and a few discos where you can dance the night away.
But the best bit about summer holidays to Platanias is the beach. The Blue Flag section by the village is a soft spread of sand. Wander westward and you'll come to stretches of shingle and pebbles punctuating the sand ... but you won't come to the end of the beach till you've walked about 4km at the water's edge. So you're sure to find some semi-deserted spot for undisturbed sun-worship. The 18km hike through the exquisite Samaria Gorge is a bit more of a challenge. And if your style is more shoes than boots, Chania is just 10km away – where shopping for hand-crafted leather goods could see you bag a bargain. Holidays in Platanias provide the holy trinity – town, country and coast. If you're looking for last minute holidays to Platanias, here's a short cut for your search. Consider a touch of luxury at the Hotel Minoa Palace – with its relaxing spa and piano bar. Or plonk yourself right by the beach at the Hotel Porto Palazzo Platanias … and pick a lounger close to the poolside bar. |
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