Following your arrival in the island of Crete either from Chania or Heraklion airport, this is how you will arrive in Plakias.
You can reach us from Chania airport either by a car or by the bus service
You can reach us from Heraklion airport either by a car or by the bus service
Plakias village is located 36 km south of the town of Rethymno (approximately 40 min. by car). It is built in the exit of a rich valley, surrounded by tall mountains and dense olive grove. Most of the houses are located near the small port of Plakias, surrounding the big arc-shaped bay.
At Plakias village, you will find everything you need, as there are a lot of shops and super-markets, rental and tourist offices.
The residences are right on the beautiful sandy beach of Paligremnos. The beach is organized with umbrellas and sun beds and the water is crystal clear.
The characteristic element of Paligremnos are the nearby huge vertical rocks that rise over the beach
A popular beach 3km east of Plakias village is Souda beach. A beautiful sandy beach with crystal clear water, organized with umbrellas and showers. Near the beach there are a few taverns with tasty food.
On your way to Souda beach you can find a lot of smaller rocky beaches.
10 km east of Plakias you can find the famous palm beach of Preveli. You can either enjoy the sea or walk along the gorge under the shadow of palm trees.
To visit Preveli beach you can drive to Preveli Monastery and walk down a path for about 20’ so you can also enjoy the view from above. Alternatively you can use a boat from Plakias or Agia Galini directly to the beach.
Damnoni beach is a very large sandy beach just 5km east of Plakias. A part of it is organized with umbrellas, showers and water sports and a part of it is more secluded and quiet.
You can also find snack bars and taverns on the road above the beach.
The next gulf from Damnoni and 7km from Plakias you can find the beach of Skinaria. It’s a rather small beach partly rocky and partly sandy, at an exotic scenery with blue-green water. Be careful, the last part of the road is a bit rough.
If you like scuba diving you can also enjoy the seabed on Skinaria which is very rich.
Above Plakias, at 3km northeast you can find the small village of Myrthios. In the village you can find small shops with handcrafted items and local products. The food on all the taverns is very good.
From Myrthios you can also enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Plakias bay.
Choose one of our residences and enjoy your vacation in Crete
Two independent vacation residences, very close to Paligremnos beach of Plakias, are waiting for you to enjoy your stay in the island of Crete. The residences are brand new, built in 2015 with modern and elegant design.
If you are interested in one of our residences please fill out the form and we will get back to you with all the necessary details.
Enjoy our luxury two floor residences by day and by night!
Have a lovely meal in our modern kitchen or relax on the couch, watching TV or listening to music.
Make the most of our panoramic view from the spacious balconies.
Enjoy the sun either from the sunbeds in the balcony or just walk across the street to the beach!
Have your breakfast or enjoy your drink on the patio furniture in our garden with local plants.
Have a good time away from city noise but close enough to enjoy the village of Plakias!
Enjoy the private swimming pool with deck chairs in Iakinthos residence and relax under the Cretan sun!
Modern appliances and a full set of dishes and cutlery are available in both residences for your convenience.
Enjoy the panoramic view of Paligremnos beach from the balcony!
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