Platanias Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Minoa Palace Resort
"A wonderful family friendly resort. Access to beach, pool, restaurants and excursions; well situated but not in the middle of a busy city."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Galini Palace Resort Hotel
"The hotel itself is beautiful, with great facilities and lovely views of both the mountains and the sea. The shared pool access rooms are definitely worth it and really enhanced the experience. The pool bar was also a highlight, and Elissa in particular provided fabulous service throughout our stay. ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Euphoria Resort - All Inclusive
"All inclusive and very chill. Food in main resteraunt in my opinion was very good, though some of the resteraunt dinning experiences were lack luster and would not do again. Very good for families though would be.nicer if had a program for children. At this point would recommend, though construction ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Caldera Beach
"Everything is good"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Porto Platanias Village
"Very friendly staff. We were half board and the food was great."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Marika Beach Hotel
"This was a very nice hotel, description was accurate and the staff were very good. The organised taxis to and from the airport and the room was very clean. Only reason it wasn't a 5 is the rooms are a bit sort of drawer space for storage, so stuff stayed in the cases and the breakfast was fine, but ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 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.
Máleme Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Máleme Beach during your trip to Platanias? Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area.
Olive Tree of Vouves
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Olive Tree of Vouves during your travels in Ano Vouves.
Gonia Monastery
After visiting Gonia Monastery, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kolymvari. Wander the pebble beaches and marina in this quaint area.
- Platanias Square
- Orthodox Academy of Crete
- Olive Tree of Vouves
- Gonia Monastery
- Afrata Beach
- Ravdouha Beach
- Karavitakis Winery
- Manousakis Winery
- OLEA Shopping Center
- Golfland
- German War Cemetery
- Sarakina Meskla Gorge
- Elafonissi Beach
- Agia Marina Beach
- Balos Beach
- Balos Lagoon
- Nea Chora Beach
- Golden Beach
- Old Venetian Harbor
- Georgioupolis Beach
- Stavros Beach
- Chania Central Market
- Agioi Apostoloi Beach
