Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Platanes November 2025 | Expedia.ca [Platanes Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Platanes.dx6277409)[Hotels in Platanes](https://expedia.ca/Platanes-Hotels.d6277409.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Platanes Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Platanes.d6277409.Car-Rental-Guide)[Platanes Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Platanes.d6277409.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Platanes ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Platanes Types of activities [Platanes travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Platanes.dx6277409) ## Platanes Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Platanes has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Platanes is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Platanes to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Platanes Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Platanes. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Platanes attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Platanes ### Tours & day trips [See all 55 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Flying Dresses Photo Shoot in Crete](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46349074/d888eefb-70f5-47bd-a959-eea3856dfca8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Flying Dresses Photo Shoot in Crete 2h Free cancellation available CA $980 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/flying-dresses-photo-shoot-in-crete.a46349074.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![An audio tour of Rethymno: From Ancient Greece to modern times](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3421057/abce3bcf-1ace-4a72-9590-81375607941b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### An audio tour of Rethymno: From Ancient Greece to modern times 3h 5m CA $17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/an-audio-tour-of-rethymno-from-ancient-greece-to-modern-times.a3421057.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Orthodox Crete: In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul from 55 AD](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1148838/0c150da9-82ad-495d-822b-92cef4eebcb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Orthodox Crete: In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul from 55 AD 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,159 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/orthodox-crete-private-tour-in-the-footsteps-of-the-apostle-paul-from-55-ad.a1148838.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Rethymno: Melidoni Cave and Arkadi Monastery Half-Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49110274/1099066c-5dfb-4472-b96d-bb0fc58f9105.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rethymno: Melidoni Cave and Arkadi Monastery Half-Day Trip 3h 30m Free cancellation available CA $260 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-melidoni-cave-and-arkadi-monastery-half-day-trip.a49110274.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Rethymno: Private Old Town Highlights Tour with Street Food](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48122794/457abffb-e2f4-4de4-95bb-336923fe756b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rethymno: Private Old Town Highlights Tour with Street Food 4h CA $212 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-private-old-town-highlights-tour-with-street-food.a48122794.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Mythical Escape: Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from C...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1148858/b3b51460-0b8b-4464-b6e3-b9fd35683a10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mythical Escape: Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from C... 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,486 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mythical-escape-cave-of-zeus-knossos-palace-with-lassithi-plateau-from-chania.a1148858.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Through the Lens of Crete: Knossos, Legends, and Local Life](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3358332/6acf8a84-7f27-4de5-9484-d0801ea2f692.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Through the Lens of Crete: Knossos, Legends, and Local Life 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,486 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knossos-authentic-crete-with-local-experiences-private-tour-from-chania.a3358332.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Cretan Tour to Small Villages and Ancient Treasures](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49565615/c94ab12c-201a-406e-b445-b453850ba17f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cretan Tour to Small Villages and Ancient Treasures 7h Free cancellation available CA $82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cretan-tour-to-small-villages-and-ancient-treasures.a49565615.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape. Luxury Day Tour from Chania.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5283215/77ad6302-be6e-484d-8586-26b118ce10d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape. Luxury Day Tour from Chania. 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,159 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/your-tailored-private-elafonisi-day-tour-from-chania-rethymno.a5283215.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Rethymnon:Private Trip Arkadi -Eleftherna-Margarite-Melidoni](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49107614/93d442f3-0403-489f-a108-dabac3e44453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rethymnon:Private Trip Arkadi -Eleftherna-Margarite-Melidoni 4h 30m+ Free cancellation available CA $309 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymnon-private-trip-arkadi-eleftherna-margarite-melidoni.a49107614.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Rethymno Area:Private tour 3-4-5 Hour to Kourtaliotiko Gorge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50512446/b8d17658-2cd8-4d92-b058-fc3d66a45974.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rethymno Area:Private tour 3-4-5 Hour to Kourtaliotiko Gorge 5h CA $784 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-area-private-tour-3-4-5-hour-to-kourtaliotiko-gorge.a50512446.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Rethymno Old Town Guided Segway Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3435852/db18c661-9cea-4411-8f42-b8ef2a4bf933.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rethymno Old Town Guided Segway Tour 3h Free cancellation available CA $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-segway-tour-of-rethymno.a3435852.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Journey of the Senses: Cretan Viniculture & Olive Farming](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48768837/a7b28849-2e70-4749-9ab2-c0e3c17cba9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Journey of the Senses: Cretan Viniculture & Olive Farming 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,453 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-luxury-jeep-tour-in-cretan-viniculture-and-olive-farming.a48768837.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Rethymno's Golden Dusk: Luxury Sunset Jeep Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48676207/9ac5ab33-742b-4783-9782-b9853261a935.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rethymno's Golden Dusk: Luxury Sunset Jeep Safari 5h Free cancellation available CA $1,388 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymnos-golden-dusk-luxury-sunset-jeep-safari.a48676207.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Agia Irini Gorge and Sougia Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45064700/01b745ce-04fd-442b-9f91-8bdfb493688c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Agia Irini Gorge and Sougia Beach Tour 7h Free cancellation available CA $963 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/agia-irini-gorge-and-sougia-beach-tour.a45064700.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Trails of Tradition: Honey, Cheese-Making & Shepherd’s Haven](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48676261/095a1c16-164c-47c7-a3e6-ed6989ea94af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Trails of Tradition: Honey, Cheese-Making & Shepherd’s Haven 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,453 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/art-of-honey-cheese-making-shepherds-haven-luxury-jeep-tour.a48676261.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Rethymno | Safari Tour in Private](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48350946/1989ad7c-4a3e-40bb-bacd-cb502952af40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rethymno | Safari Tour in Private 8h Free cancellation available CA $980 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-safari-tour-in-private.a48350946.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Mili Gorge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3483583/5926f2b6-078e-4540-8a2a-f465a00224d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Mili Gorge 3h Free cancellation available CA $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-cycling-tour.a3483583.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Rethymno half day wine tasting-olive oil factory-Kourna lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44820687/7e3af3ad-2bc7-4b56-801a-63c6be0c032b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rethymno half day wine tasting-olive oil factory-Kourna lake 5h 30m Free cancellation available CA $571 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kournas-private-wine-tasting-tour-with-lunch.a44820687.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Hiking in Ancient Eleftherna - Margarites](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48401744/d01c98df-1634-4881-9ed6-8c860bb31662.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking in Ancient Eleftherna - Margarites 5h Free cancellation available CA $261 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hiking-at-ancient-eleftherna-trail-margarites-crete.a48401744.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Flying Dresses Photo Shoot in Crete](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46349074/d888eefb-70f5-47bd-a959-eea3856dfca8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Flying Dresses Photo Shoot in Crete 2h Free cancellation available CA $980 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/flying-dresses-photo-shoot-in-crete.a46349074.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Rethymno: Melidoni Cave and Arkadi Monastery Half-Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49110274/1099066c-5dfb-4472-b96d-bb0fc58f9105.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rethymno: Melidoni Cave and Arkadi Monastery Half-Day Trip 3h 30m Free cancellation available CA $260 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-melidoni-cave-and-arkadi-monastery-half-day-trip.a49110274.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![The Cretan Cooking Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50113462/cf9551ed-0f7d-4eb0-af15-0320427c1173.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Cretan Cooking Experience 6h Free cancellation available CA $1,290 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-cretan-cooking-experience.a50113462.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ![Cretan Cooking Classes in a magic garden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45278617/b56f2339-5975-4e1d-9d8e-51d93160ca1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cretan Cooking Classes in a magic garden 5h 30m Free cancellation available CA $816 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cretan-cooking-classes-in-a-magic-garden.a45278617.activity-details?&rid=6277409&location=Platanes&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Platanes | Number of things to do | 62 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [An audio tour of Rethymno: From Ancient Greece to modern times](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/an-audio-tour-of-rethymno-from-ancient-greece-to-modern-times.a3421057.activity-details): CA $17 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Mili Gorge](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-cycling-tour.a3483583.activity-details) - [e-Bike Cycling Tour to Arkadi Monastery with Lunch included](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/crete-arkadi-monastery-e-bike-tour-with-lunch.a4728510.activity-details) - [Rethymno: Old Town and Food Tasting Private Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-old-town-and-food-tasting-private-tour.a48376032.activity-details) - [One Way Transfer From Your Accomodation To Rethymno City](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-way-transfer-from-your-accomodation-to-rethymno-city.a47913374.activity-details) - [An audio tour of Rethymno: From Ancient Greece to modern times](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/an-audio-tour-of-rethymno-from-ancient-greece-to-modern-times.a3421057.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Mili Gorge](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-cycling-tour.a3483583.activity-details) - [One Way Transfer From Your Accomodation To Rethymno City](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-way-transfer-from-your-accomodation-to-rethymno-city.a47913374.activity-details) - [An audio tour of Rethymno: From Ancient Greece to modern times](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/an-audio-tour-of-rethymno-from-ancient-greece-to-modern-times.a3421057.activity-details) - [Rethymno Old Town Guided Segway Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-segway-tour-of-rethymno.a3435852.activity-details) - [Olive Oil Tasting](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/olive-oil-tasting.a46481570.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Mili Gorge](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-cycling-tour.a3483583.activity-details) - [Rethymno Old Town Guided Segway Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-segway-tour-of-rethymno.a3435852.activity-details) - [Cretan Tour to Small Villages and Ancient Treasures](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cretan-tour-to-small-villages-and-ancient-treasures.a49565615.activity-details) - [Rethymno: Private Old Town Highlights Tour with Street Food](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-private-old-town-highlights-tour-with-street-food.a48122794.activity-details) - [Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Arkadi Monastery](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-ebike-tour-to-arkadi-monastery.a49092486.activity-details) | ## What to do in Platanes * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Platanes ![Rethymnon Venetian Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/cffae54b7ef13da75462b59c5b778d46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rethymnon Venetian Port 4.5/5(21 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Old Town Rethymnon with a trip to Rethymnon Venetian Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rethymnon-Venetian-Port-Rethymno.d6062173.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rimondi Fountain](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/87bdd43f2b1a986af565a725f72b69f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rimondi Fountain 4/5(3 reviews) After visiting Rimondi Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Old Town Rethymnon. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rimondi-Fountain-Rethymno.d6062175.Vacation-Attraction) ![Argiroupoli Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fca8b4e5325719f6cfa383374cd68171.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Argiroupoli Springs Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Argiroupoli Springs during your travels in Argyroupoli. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Argiroupoli-Springs-Rethymno.d553248621552112848.Vacation-Attraction) ![Blue Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/166ecf9c60422e283734f0adc6371fa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Blue Beach during your trip to Rethymno? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Blue-Beach-Rethymno.d553248635997385409.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rethimno Kart You can take time to visit Rethimno Kart during your travels to Rethymno. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rethimno-Kart-Rethymno.d6321720.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of Crete Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Crete, during your travels in Rethymno. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Crete-Rethymno.d6062191.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rethymnon Town Hall 4.5/5(2 reviews) After visiting Rethymnon Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rethymno. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rethymnon-Town-Hall-Rethymno.d6062171.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fortezza Castle 4.5/5(23 reviews) Find out about the history of Old Town Rethymnon with a stop at Fortezza Castle. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Fortezza-Castle-Rethymno.d6062073.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rethymnon Cathedral After visiting Rethymnon Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rethymno. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rethimnon-Cathedral-Rethymno.d6062161.Vacation-Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Platanes ![Crete Island showing general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73344-Crete-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rethymno [](https://expedia.ca/Rethymno.dx182119) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Platanes worth visiting? > Platanes offers a unique mix of culture, local charm and attractions. Whether you're into history, the outdoors or local culinary flavours, there are many things to enjoy here. ### How do I spend a day in Platanes? > Fortezza Castle and Horse Park Rethymno are two good places to kick-start your vacation adventures. Remember to explore the dining and retail options in Platanes while you're there too. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Platanes? > The top tourist attraction in Platanes is Fortezza Castle, so make sure to include it on your sightseeing agenda. ### Is three days enough to stay in Platanes? > Three days will give you plenty of time to tick off many city highlights, like Fortezza Castle, Rethymnon Cathedral and Centre for Byzantine Art. The average stay in Platanes is seven days. If you have the time to extend your escape, Chania isn't far away. ### Is Platanes a walkable city? > Some leading sights in Platanes, including Paleontological Museum and Rethymnon Lighthouse, are within walking distance. You can also explore several of the city's popular neighbourhoods on foot. Only 2 kilometres from the city centre of Platanes is Perivolia and Myli is 5 kilometres away. ### What are some activities to do in Platanes with kids? > If you are after sights and activities for all the family, here are some fabulous ideas for what to do in Platanes with kids. > > > > - [Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Mili Gorge](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-cycling-tour.a3483583.activity-details) > - [Rethymno Old Town Guided Segway Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-segway-tour-of-rethymno.a3435852.activity-details) > - [Cretan Tour to Small Villages and Ancient Treasures](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cretan-tour-to-small-villages-and-ancient-treasures.a49565615.activity-details) > - [Rethymno: Private Old Town Highlights Tour with Street Food](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-private-old-town-highlights-tour-with-street-food.a48122794.activity-details) > - [Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Arkadi Monastery](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-ebike-tour-to-arkadi-monastery.a49092486.activity-details) ### What to do in Platanes for adults? > There are lots of things to do in Platanes, with entertainment for adults of all ages. Round off your day with a visit to Rethymnon Town Hall or Neratze Mosque and Minaret. ### Are there free things to do in Platanes? > From relaxing in parks to strolling around vibrant neighbourhoods, it's easy to discover free things to do in Platanes. If you're in need of ideas, get some recommendations from a local tour guide. 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