Title: Visit Plakias: Best of Plakias Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Plakias](https://expedia.ca/Plakias-Hotels.d6059099.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Plakias](https://expedia.ca/Plakias-Vacation-Rentals.d6059099.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Plakias](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Plakias.d6059099.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Plakias](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Plakias.d6059099.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Plakias Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Plakias.d6059099.Car-Rental-Guide)[Plakias Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Plakias.d6059099.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Plakias ## Travel Guide ![Plakias beach. Crete island, Greece. ; Shutterstock ID 352387409](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059099/e4e5b858-199c-47e6-908a-886c92bbb103.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Top of the hill overlooking the town of Plakias. #blue #endlesssummer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158240/18183ec3-a1c0-464b-8bff-3136ccf2b7b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![No shortage of amazing views in Plakias. #endlesssummer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158240/c766cfa5-8bf5-42cb-9e99-0a72b655d6aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![After island hopping in Greece for 2 weeks, Plakias (in Crete) remains to be my favorite spot by far. The views are some of the best in Greece. There are very few tourists which allows for a very authentic Greek experience when you visit Plakias. #blue #endlesssummer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059099/63911b23-17f4-4872-9901-aa9a0b6e421a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![If you stay at the Youth Hostel in Plakias, the manager will share with you ideas for different hikes. This one was the River Walk, where you hike along the water to see waterfalls, pools, and at the end, this "magic" bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059099/05ee036b-3ab9-4352-938c-406bf47c8df3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Plakias Things to do - Plakias Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Plakias ![Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853964/ffb10b26_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa Karavos Beach Plakias Agios Vasileios Crete CA $72 CA $98 total Apr 23 - Apr 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Agios Vasileios. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Damnóni Beach and Ammoúdi are ... 6.8/10 (157 reviews) Staff was great we enjoyed the food I think the main draw back was it’s a very popular spot on hot days and there isn’t designated parking for people staying at the resort, so sometimes when we would come back it was really hard to find a parking spot Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=1853964&PinnedHotelID=1853964&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059099) ![Alianthos Estate Resort - ex Alianthos Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3884300/3884257/f2fbb8d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alianthos Estate Resort - ex Alianthos Garden Main Street, Plakias Agios Vasileios Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Agios Vasileios. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Plakias Beach and Skínos ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews) Loved the hotel. The food was amazing. The staff were extra nice & made you feel very welcome. It was a delightful stay in Plakias Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=3884257&PinnedHotelID=3884257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059099) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=3884257&PinnedHotelID=3884257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059099) ![Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74530000/74521200/74521177/c9223677_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels Australon Polemiston 23 Rethymno Crete CA $203 CA $255 total Apr 9 - Apr 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (351 reviews) Beautiful place! Staff was very friendly! Rooms were cleaned everyday, and at night house keeping would come in and see if you needed more waters or towels. Only reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars was because breakfast was the same thing everyday, I stayed there for 11 nights, and after a few days ... Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=74521177&PinnedHotelID=74521177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059099) [See all 4,299 properties in Plakias](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6059099) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Panoramic Sea Views, 2 km from the beach, heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603100/33603037/6f319b99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Panoramic Sea Views, 2 km from the beach, heated pool Rethymno Crete Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Agios Vasileios. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Foteinári and Skínos are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews) Fantastic property and beautiful location. The property was just as described, beautiful quiet location close by the lovey town of Plakias. We had an amazing holiday, pool area at the villa was perfect and the local beaches offered us lots of choice. The area of Plakias is very quiet but the local ... Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Agios-Vasileios-Hotels-Villa-With-Panoramic-Sea-View.h33603037.Hotel-Information) ![Mythos villa 8,pool,Walking distance to beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112940000/112930800/112930784/abaa4c25_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mythos villa 8,pool,Walking distance to beach Damnoni Stay at this villa in Agios Vasileios. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Damnóni Beach and Ammoúdi are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Perfect location to explore local beaches Outside space of the villa was perfect to sit in shade in peak afternoon heat or sit by the pool. Villa was kept very clean by very friendly staff. More cooking equipment (more saucepans, crockery, another sharp knife) would be good. Sound travels very much from villas 8-9\. We had very noisy families ... Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Agios-Vasileios-Hotels-Mythos-8.h112930784.Hotel-Information) ![Sea View Luxury Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17880000/17870300/17870251/b129e348_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sea View Luxury Apartments Posidonos Plakias, Crete Island Agios Vasileios Rethymnon Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Agios Vasileios. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Plakias Beach and Skínos ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews) We stayed at the sea view appartments for one night. The appartment is nicely furnished, has spatious terrace, comfortable bed and fully equpied kitchen. There are restaurants, caffes and grocery stores nearby. There was plenty of parking space. We could not make it before reception closed, at 4PM ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Plakias hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059099&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24)[Mar 23 - Mar 24](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059099&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059099&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[Mar 24 - Mar 25](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059099&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059099&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059099&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059099&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059099&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Spili Monastery Find out about the history of Spilion with a stop at Spili Monastery. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the local cheese shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Spili-Monastery-Agios-Vasileios.d6321741.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kourtaliotiko Gorge Explore the great outdoors at Kourtaliotiko Gorge, a lovely green space in Agios Vasileios. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kourtaliotiko-Gorge-Agios-Vasileios.d6322310.Vacation-Attraction) #### Monastery of Preveli Learn about the local history of Agios Vasileios when you spend time at Monastery of Preveli. Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Monastery-Of-Preveli-Crete.d6062131.Vacation-Attraction) #### Damnóni Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Damnóni Beach during your trip to Damnoni? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Damnoni-Beach-Agios-Vasileios.d553248635997386414.Vacation-Attraction) #### Agios Georgios Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Agios Georgios during your trip to Agios Vasileios? Discover the countryside and coral reefs in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Agios-Georgios-Agios-Vasileios.d553248635997369874.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ligres Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ligres Beach during your trip to Agios Vasileios? Stroll along the sandy beaches or discover the countryside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Linkres-Agios-Vasileios.d553248635997385708.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/594545/54cf26d1-96cb-4812-8202-30e2a5f2a601.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno CA $81 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/elafonisi-beach-trip-from-rethymno.a594545.activity-details) ![e-Bike Guided Tour to Myli Gorge with Lunch included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4725858/8a462ee8-6863-40c9-9fdd-535f0fbe6a93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### e-Bike Guided Tour to Myli Gorge with Full Lunch included CA $113 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/e-bike-guided-tour-to-myli-gorge-with-full-lunch-included.a4725858.activity-details) ![Crete Horse Riding: Cretan Countryside Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50475721/b6a6f1ae-8e6d-4f65-b2ed-7064f680f8d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crete Horse Riding: Cretan Countryside Ride CA $94 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/crete-horse-riding-cretan-countryside-ride.a50475721.activity-details) ![ Rethymno Cycling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3483583/5926f2b6-078e-4540-8a2a-f465a00224d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Mili Gorge CA $89 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-guided-ebike-tour-to-mili-gorge.a3483583.activity-details) ![Rethymno: Old Town and Food Tasting Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48376032/e796711c-0426-4408-b877-94f2b9d64f35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rethymno: Old Town and Food Tasting Private Tour CA $137 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rethymno-old-town-and-food-tasting-private-tour.a48376032.activity-details) ![e-Bike Cycling Tour to Arkadi Monastery with Lunch included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4728510/279ffe16-7ca5-43ab-b369-31999d3efe4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### e-Bike Cycling Tour to Arkadi Monastery Full Lunch included CA $113 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/e-bike-cycling-tour-to-arkadi-monastery-full-lunch-included.a4728510.activity-details) [See all activities in Plakias](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Plakias.d6059099.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Plakias ![Another beautiful beach of Crete](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626937939002559/75c4351b-a3f0-4e10-8fa4-ad753b2319f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Agios Vasileios - Cities near Plakias - Places of interest [Agios Vasileios](https://expedia.ca/Agios-Vasileios.dx6158240)[Schinaria](https://expedia.ca/Schinaria.dx553248635923467701) - [Rethimno Kart ](https://expedia.ca/Rethimno-Kart-Rethymno.d6321720.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Kournas ](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Kournas-Apokoronas.d6123337.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ammoudaki Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Ammoudaki-Beach-Crete.d6322323.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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