About Plaka

Plaka hamlet is located in Crete Greece, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

Nearest beaches in Plaka

view the highest rated beaches in area

Kids friendly

Candia Beach II

Ellinika 1.6 km
Very good
8.7
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • Brown fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.7 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Elounda Beach

Schisma Eloundas 1.7 km
Very good
8.6
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season
8.3 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Elounda Bay

Schisma Eloundas 1.4 km
Very good
8.6
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season
7.2 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Elounda Beach II

Ellinika 1.9 km
Very good
8.6
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • Brown fine sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
6.2 Amenities index

Candia Beach

Katsikia 1 km
Good
7.8
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Blue pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Schisma Elountas

Schisma Eloundas 0.3 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
6.1 Amenities index

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Plaka are Schisma Elountas, Havania beach, St Fredsolos Beach.

Senior travelers often visit Plaka beaches as there are about 6 beaches beaches that are suited to their needs. The spacious size and the availability of good beach infrastructure make these places ideal for this group of travelers!

Some of the beaches in the area are quite remote from the roads. So, if you are a hiker, you will definitely appreciate this place. But if you are new to hiking, we recommend that you study the details of access from descriptions and user reviews to understand if this is feasible for you. As a reward, you will get to experience a wild beach with untouched nature.

The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Plaka, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of hamlet are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Pebbly beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases normally. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

A not-so-pleasant feature of the beaches in Plaka is the high density of boats, yachts, or other watercraft on some of them. There are about 8 such beaches, but this may vary depending on the season. If this is a concern for you, we recommend carefully checking the beaches of interest for this issue using our Boat filter.

Latest reviews on Plaka's beaches

Candia Beach II
8 Tom Eldridge

We had an amazing week at this beach. The food was enjoyable, although it would be great to have more local dishes on offer, but that's pretty typical for an all-inclusive hotel. The Greek night was outstanding! The local cuisine was very delicious, and the dancing and live music were fantastic. The facilities were excellent, and the atmosphere of the hotel was absolutely wonderful. It was very peaceful. The only issue we had was with the prices of additional items (since we were on a half-board plan, we had to purchase drinks and lunch separately). A beer costs nearly 9€ and a bottle of wine is over 30€! However, there were no other negatives. The staff members were extremely attentive and went above and beyond. Our TUI representative was available every day if we needed assistance and had extensive knowledge about the area and the activities available.

Elounda Beach
10 Kieran Kells

We stayed at the hotel for a few days and absolutely enjoyed our time there. Before booking, we took a tour of the resort and were impressed by its vast size and resemblance to a real village. The beaches are absolutely breathtaking and the food is incredibly delicious. There is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from, as well as numerous boutique shops selling jewelry, clothing, and eyewear. One of my personal highlights was the beach bar called Veghera, located on a jetty. They serve amazing cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere, perfectly complementing the vibrant ambiance of the bay with its colorful lights. We will definitely be returning in the future!

Elounda Bay
6 Samuel Sanders

This hotel seems to have seen better days, earning a maximum of three stars. The location is great, with beautiful olive trees and a beach area. Most of the staff are attentive, although the staff in the pool and beach areas often seemed uninterested and unwilling to provide beach towels. The room we stayed in was outdated, and the food in the canteen was of low quality and served in large quantities. Although the holiday package included half board, we had to pay for drinks during the evening meal, with still water priced at 4.50 euros and sparkling water at 7 euros. One day, we brought our own bottle of water for the evening meal and were treated as if we had committed a major offense. The glasses were removed from our table, and a member of the waiting staff kept a close eye on us for the next 10-15 minutes. We didn't even bother asking about the prices of soft drinks, wine, or beer, as we had a feeling they would be extremely expensive. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but it didn't meet our expectations either. Although we didn't need them, it appears that the hotel lacks wheelchair access to many of its facilities.

Elounda Beach II
2 Karl Drexler

We arrived at this beach around 5pm and noticed that it was manmade, which was quite different from the typical beach setting. As soon as we got there, a waiter shouted, Would you like to rent an umbrella for the entire day? to which we replied, No, it's already 5pm. The waiter then asked, So, would you like to quickly explore the area? Unfortunately, we didn't feel welcomed at all, as it seemed that only paying customers were appreciated.

Candia Beach
10 Tomasz K.

This family-friendly resort boasts a picturesque beach surrounded by lush trees, providing a serene and relaxing atmosphere. Moreover, the resort offers a convenient app that allows you to order refreshing drinks right to your personal beach umbrella. What more could you desire for a perfect beach getaway?

Agia Marina
2 David M.

Private secluded shoreline with rocks. Non accessible

The warmest month during the year in this area is August, with the air temperature rising up to 29°C and the water temperature up to 26.8°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 11.6°C and the water temperature down to 17.4°C.