Platanias Village
Sunny resort, beach fun holidays
Platanias village is one of the biggest tourist resorts in Crete. Over the last 50 years from a simple Greek island village, it has turned into a major travelling hub for people from all over the world. While keeping its Cretan village atmosphere, Platanias has greatly developed its infrastructure. Apart from numerous hotels, B&B, shops and beauty salons, our village offers a great variety of restaurants, cafes, bars and beach bars – anything you need on your vacation, within walking distance!
If you are planning on exploring Crete during your vacation, Platanias is the perfect base for your trips to the most famous beaches, South of Crete, Chania and other major destinations of Crete.
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