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Plakaki beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plakaki beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plakaki beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Azzurro is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Plakaki beach?

There are 200 places to stay in the Plakaki beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Plakaki beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8759405&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">COCOONING BLUE HOUSE Elafonisi</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1192566&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Elafonisi Villas</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5021404&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Meliti Sunset View & Private Pool Villa with Jacuzzi 4 Couples</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6157623&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Best View Mountain Villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5140075&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vasiliki's Residence Amazing View</a></li></ul>

Good for Relax

4.9

/ 10 Tolerable

#460 out of 478
in Crete

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About

Plakaki beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 460th place out of 478 beaches in the Crete region 182.4 km away from its center, the city of Kastelli. It is one of the beaches of Tsaliana settlement, just 3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Plakaki beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pahia Ammos, which has a rating of 8.7.

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Historical

+21 ^oC +18 ^oC

Air temperature

4.2 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Tsaliana, Crete,

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Very poor

2.3/10

Cleanliness

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8/10

Amenities

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1/10

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Plakaki beach (Crete) is located outside the Tsaliana settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Crete island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Plakaki beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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"The waters are crystal clear, the rock formations are stunning, and you can even collect natural salt."

Nikos Papadopoulos

"The beaches were exceptionally clean and there were only a few people present."

Ethan Cole

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"The waters are crystal clear, the rock formations are stunning, and you can even collect natural salt."

Nikos Papadopoulos

"The beaches were exceptionally clean and there were only a few people present."

Ethan Cole

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Stays nearby

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5 accomodations nearby

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14.4km from the beach

9.4

Excellent

COCOONING BLUE HOUSE Elafonisi

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Tsaliana

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12.6km from center

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Meliti Sunset View & Private Pool Villa with Jacuzzi 4 Couples

17km from the beach

8.3

Very good

Meliti Sunset View & Private Pool Villa with Jacuzzi 4 Couples

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Tsaliana

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16.1km from center

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17.3km from the beach

9.4

Excellent

Elafonisi Villas

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Tsaliana

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16.3km from center

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21.5km from the beach

9.7

Exceptional

Vasiliki's Residence Amazing View

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Tsaliana

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18.7km from center

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9.8km from the beach

Best View Mountain Villa

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Stratoi

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7.2km from center

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Beach features

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

Elafonisi Beach, Greece

Kedrodasos Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

Elafonisi Beach 2 km

Elafonisi Beach, Greece

Elafonissi Beach

9.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine sand

Elafonisi Beach 0.2 km

Falasarna, Greece

Falasarna beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Falasarna 1.1 km

Kaliviani, Greece

Balos Beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque

Kaliviani 7.6 km

Paleochora, Greece

Pahia Ammos beach

Pahia Ammos

8.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand

Paleochora 0.3 km

Anydri, Greece

Gialiskari beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble

Anydri 1.7 km

Falasarna, Greece

Falasarna mikri beach

Falasarna mikri

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Falasarna 0.2 km

Tsaliana, Greece

Grammeno Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water

Tsaliana 3.9 km

Paleochora, Greece

Chalikia beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble

Paleochora 0.4 km

Elafonisi Beach, Greece

Krios Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Elafonisi Beach 6.2 km

Anydri, Greece

Ammoudia beach

7.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Anydri 1.5 km

Sougia, Greece

Sougia beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Azzurro• 5 min walk
Ammos beach bar cafe• 13 min walk
Grammeno Camping Bar...• 14 min walk
Deilino Family Resta...• 15 min walk

Attractions

Alonaki Beach• 12 min walk
Παραλία ψηλός Βόλακα...• 17 min walk
Elektra beach• 26 min walk
Kountoura Beach• 2.4km

Transport

CHQ• 56.2km
Bus Stop: KALAMAKI• 42.4km

Localities

Tsaliana• 3km
Kastelli• 182.4km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Plakaki beach?

The beachline of Plakaki beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Plakaki beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plakaki beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Plakaki beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Plakaki beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Plakaki beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Plakaki beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plakaki beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plakaki beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Azzurro is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plakaki beach?

There are 200 places to stay in the Plakaki beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plakaki beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plakaki beach from parking?

The Plakaki beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Plakaki beach?

There are 4 attractions near Plakaki beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Alonaki Beach located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plakaki beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Plakaki beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plakaki beach (Crete island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Plakaki beach (Crete island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Plakaki beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.