Platanias Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic aerial view of the traditional fishing village Platanias, South Pelion, Greece, with marina and waterfront promenade
Panoramic aerial view of the traditional fishing village Platanias, South Pelion, Greece, with marina and waterfront promenade
The Samaria Gorge, on the south side of Crete, is Europe's deepest canyon. The hike from the top of the gorge to the sea is about 18 km, and can be completed in about four hours.
Stunning view from top to bottom , 6miles walk down to the Gorge
The Omalos plateau is a true cure for sore eyes between the end of winter and early summer, when it is constantly covered in millions of wild flowers which look like somebody spread a brightly coloured carpet over the plateau. Return a few weeks later and the plateau is coloured differently. Here, the first annual carpet of millions of Crocus sieberii colours the plateau in a delicate white hue...
Minoa Palace Resort

Minoa Palace Resort

5 out of 5
Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion Platanias Crete Island
Stay at this luxury hotel in Platanias. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (427 reviews)
The staff were absolutely amazing. Very accomodating and personable. I would tecpmmend this hotel!!

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Minoa Palace Resort
Caldera Bay

Caldera Bay

3 out of 5
Nikou Kazantzaki, Platanias, Platanias
Stay at this hotel in Platanias. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
The staff were great, no fault to them at all… but the hotel and area surrounding were extremely drab. There is absolutely no vibe or energy at this hotel, the room has no decor, the shower was falling apart. Breakfast was gross. The neighborhood is pretty much the opposite of what you think Crete ...

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Caldera Bay
Caldera Beach

Caldera Beach

4 out of 5
PEO Kissamou Gerani Crete
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
Last day we had to use the common showers at reception to get ready and they were in a very very poor condition! It was a complete disappointment and ruined the whole stay

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Caldera Beach
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Caldera Beach

Caldera Beach

4 out of 5
PEO Kissamou Gerani Crete
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
Last day we had to use the common showers at reception to get ready and they were in a very very poor condition! It was a complete disappointment and ruined the whole stay

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Caldera Beach
Marika Beach Hotel

Marika Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
Platanias Platanias Crete
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
Didn't like the location adn breakfast quality is poor! On the other side, Staff were amazing 10 points. Same at the bar same at the gugine restaurant. Nice cocktails, pasta and good vibes staff..

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Marika Beach Hotel
Ledra Maleme Hotel

Ledra Maleme Hotel

3 out of 5
Maleme Platanias Crete Island
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Platanias. Enjoy free parking, 2 poolside bars and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Máleme ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
Great, quiet location. Beautiful layout and design.

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Ledra Maleme Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Platanias

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

We went in the last week of October and a lot of shops and bars/restaurants were closed for the season which was a shame. We will visit peak season next time.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Thriving little beach town. Great choice of restaurants and close to all amenities. Beautiful location

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lots of lovely bars and restaurants, walk around the town first to check out ones you with to visit. Make sure you check out Cosmos and Astrea (authentic Greek) need to book these. Make sure you visit Chania and gifts are cheaper than in Platanias.

5/5 - Excellent

Katie

Everyone here at Platanias is so friendly and nice! Everyone smiles at you and greets you and it’s what really made this holiday, one of the best ones. Definitely recommended!

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