Platanias Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Platanias

Minoa Palace Resort
"Great beach, pools and food."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Asterion Suites & Spa - Designed for Adults

Caldera Bay
"Ioana is the best! The breakfast is good!!!"
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Marika Beach Hotel
"Amazing hotel, communication with regard to our booking was great and when we arrived everything was easy. Room was clean and spacious, staff were really friendly, breakfast we were spoilt for choice. Highly recommend Marika, a stones throw from the beach and town too!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Caldera Beach
"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

Maleme Mare Beach Resort Hotel
"Lovely hotel on the sea front with two great pools. It’s a little far out from Chania but we used the local bus service to go to Chania and platanias which had a lot more going on. We enjoyed our stay which was good for a four night break. Rooms are immaculate"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Platanias Square
Learn about the local history of Platanias Town when you spend time at Platanias Square. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete, a lovely green space in Platanias. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Orthodox Academy of Crete
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Orthodox Academy of Crete during your travels in Kolymvari. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Olive Tree of Vouves
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Olive Tree of Vouves during your travels in Ano Vouves.
Máleme Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Máleme Beach during your trip to Platanias? Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area.
War Shelter of Platanias
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at War Shelter of Platanias during your trip to Platanias Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
- Platanias Square
- Orthodox Academy of Crete
- Olive Tree of Vouves
- Karavitakis Winery
- Afrata Beach
- Manousakis Winery
- German War Cemetery
- OLEA Shopping Center
- Gonia Monastery
- Sarakina Meskla Gorge
- Ravdouha Beach
- Golfland
- Agia Marina Beach
- Elafonissi Beach
- Balos Beach
- Balos Lagoon
- Nea Chora Beach
- Golden Beach
- Old Venetian Harbor
- Stavros Beach
- Chania Central Market
- Georgioupolis Beach
- Almyrida Beach




