plakias beach

666vanessad

Whent there 1 years ago have a blast there nice food and nice beach but a lot of rock and the water and the water is really cold and this part of the ocean ... but still amazing spot to go and crete :)

HighlandTog

So many wonderful memories of family days on Plakias beach. The best end is the east side, but not right at the very end if your teenage kids aren't quite ready for the naturists that occupy that part. Safe swimming though little interest for snorkellers. We've even had some exciting days when the surf gets up, but just be careful when it does! A beach bar offers hot and cold drinks and basic sandwiches too. Certainly worth a visit!

Jongleurgirl

Plakias is a long beach which has the usual facilities sunbeds showers etc and has several tavernas along the beach road. The west part of the beach by the cliffs is much better than the town side of the beach, but the west part of the beach is mostly nudist. At the end of the beach there is a path under the cliff side which takes you out to sea to an old watchtower, just by this there is a cave to explore - take a torch

Thrillers

Fantastic beach for that morning swim at sunrise! Can get crowded later on. Prefer the eastern most section.

EdinburghGeomcewan

Plakias beach is rocky in parts, however venture along to the left of the bay and it becomes sandier. Be aware that the further left you go the further you get into Nudist territory. The wind seems to blow right across the bay onto Plakias beach which can make it uncomfortable. On windy days walk a couple of kilometers along the road to Souda Beach where it is far more sheltered, but again very popular with Nudists. If you want to spend the day at Plakias beach a few of the Tavernas offer free loungers and umbrellas for people who eat in their establishments, if you do not go to eat be prepared to pay E4 per person for a lounger and umbrella.

rosemarye352

there are a some stones to get across to get into the sea otherwise the beach was brilliant loads of sun beds and shades

Corky100

Pebbly/rocky in front of the town becoming sandy as one moves east. Can be a problem to get out of the water if you pick a mega-pebbly bit and there is a bit of a swell! My wife has the grazes to prove it! Beds/umbrellas to hire and that's about it.

686chanteld

Ok beach not spectacular compared to others in crete. Views ok beach bars ok facilities ok. Water is average, at one spot a drain seems to flow into the beach

denviks

The beach here is ok. A bit windy and nice and shallow but very rocky in places, we enjoyed walking along it in the evening ....

HelenafromPrague

The eastern side of Plakias beach is all you need to spend a perfect day on the beach. There is a bar with refreshments, free umbrellas and sunbeds, crystal clear water, great wiews on the mountain ranges all around. The sand is maybe not the most beautiful one, but it is clean.

RoyB58

A lovely long beach, with only limited development immediately behind. The sand gets better as you walk further from the village centre. Windy at times, and becomes unusable though. Two nice beach bars. Never crowded.

Samseera

Clean beach in front of the village of Plakias. The water at the sea is clear, the naturist area is left of the beach for those who prefer it. The problem is when it's windy the sand and dust come to the face.

deboanne

Can get windy and have large waves.Very well maintained and clean.The naturist area is at the far left of the beach and is comfortable.Watch out for the do-nut man.

OndrejN

Nice sandy beach (on the left end, there are also dunes) usually windy and not much crowdy. You can expect high waves (but from my point of view safe, because there are no strong currents) - which is exactly what I love on this place. The left end of the beach is for nudists and naturists.

nickvel

Very clean beach although it is in front of the village of Plakias! Sun umbrellas and sunbeds are provided. The seawater is amazing. The only problem is when it is windy because you will be flagelated by the sand.