The picturesque Plakias beach stretches along the coast of the same-name city located on the Greek island of Crete. The beach boasts a sandy terrain that is regularly monitored by lifeguards, making it a safe option for families. However, it caters to nudists as well, and pets are also welcome.
Being one of the island's longest beaches, spanning 1.3 kilometers, Plakias beach features a stunning cliff called Gonates on its eastern side. The cliff is named after the epic hero Digenis, who once knelt there to drink water from a spring.
As a result of being part of the city of Plakias, the beach has excellent tourist facilities, including parking, bars, restaurants, restrooms, loungers, and showers.
Plakias amenities include parking, toilet, shower and loungers.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight the quiet and clean water at the beach, with amenities and tavernas nearby, making it an ideal place to relax. However, some visitors mention that the drive to the beach may be difficult for some, and there is only one naturalist area towards the remote end.
Visitors often stay in the town of Plakias itself, where accommodations are conveniently located within walking distance to the long, sandy Plakias beach. Many also choose to explore nearby villages like Sellia and Damnoni for a more tranquil experience and easy access to additional beaches and scenic views.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
| Low / High | 18.1°C/22.7°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 20.7°C |
| Sea Temperature | 24.5 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.3 m |
| Rain Chance | 5% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:20/19:00 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 10.9 hrs |
| UV Index | 6.1 |
| Cloud Cover | 34% |
| Speed | 27.8 km/h |
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| Gusts | 73.8 km/h |
| Direction | N |
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