Plaka Chania Crete

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Plaka Village in Chania Crete is nestled at Mount Drapanokefala

Plaka Chania Crete Πλάκα in western Crete sits looking over Souda Bay and Almirida Beach just 27 km from Chania Town and 33 from Chania International Airport.

This village is in the beautiful and lush Apokoronas region of Crete where you can explore villages and the traditional way of life, as well as relax on sandy beaches.

Here you can see Mount Drapanokefala where Plaka is nestled with views over the bay, and the beaches of Kalives and Almirida on Souda Bay.

Exploring Chania Region

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Plaka Beaches & Villages

Plaka is a leafy green village on a hillside looking out over Souda bay and less than 1 km from Almyrida Beach. But the road is steep and winding and it would be best to visit the beaches with a car. The nice part about staying in Plaka is the village feel with lovely local tavernas and cafes and less hustle bustle than the beachside strip down at Almirida and Kalives.

Visit beaches with crystal clear waters:

Kalives Beach
Kera Beach
Almirida Beach
Koutalis Beach
Obrosgialos Beach

On Almyrida or Almirida Beach, enjoy water sports like windsurfing, kayaking, pedalos and sailing. Or take a boat trip to go snorkelling or SCUBA diving. The clear waters and rocky shoreline of Souda Bay offer many great diving spots.

At Kalives Beach (above) relax on the sandy beach, or eat at a beachside taverna and try the fresh seafood at Akrogiali Taverna or Kritiko Restaurant and Bar or Mythos Taverna with the sea breeze in your hair.

Local Villages

Visit villages around the Apokoronos area rich in agriculture, especially olive growing:

Douliana
Gavelohori
Vamos
Kokkino Horio
Xirosterni
Emprosneros
Fres
Alikampos
and many more

See, feel and taste the villages of this region on the 7 Villages of Apokoronas Experience taste local spirits, cheese and understand our history and folklore.

Enjoy lunch and coffee and beautiful natural surroundings all with your knowledgable local partner.

Ancient Aptera

Visit Ancient Aptera Άπτερα on a hillside just inland from Kalives Beach. This ancient site has sweeping views across Souda Bay and is the site of a city dating from 3500 BC including Minoan, Geometric, Classical and Roman remains.

Raki Distillery

Xirosterni Village home of the Peroulakis Tsikoudia Distillery

Plaka Chania Crete - just 6 km south of here you will find the small village of Xirosterni and the Tsikoudia Distillery of the Peroulakis family. Visit here for tastings and to learn more about the heritage of Crete and why this white spirit is entwined with our island's culture.

Dourakis Winery

Plaka Chania Crete - just 16 km south of Plaka Village you will find the Dourakis Winery near Alikampos Village. Book a tasting, a lunch or a picnic in the vineyard to experience their beautiful wines. Offering white, red, rose and dessert wines, their land will fill you with nurture and pleasure as you understand their unique philosophy towards their wine-making.

Plaka Chania Crete
Accommodation

Plaka Chania Crete - stay in Plaka for beautiful views across the bay and stay close to the centre of the village for local tavernas and cafes. For these villas it will be best to visit with a vehicle. Although there is a local bus from Chania, the walk to the beach is steep and the road is winding.

Villa Petra near Kalyves - is spacious welcoming 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and private pool.

Enjoy the proximity to many beautiful beaches whilst surrounded by countryside and sea views.

Close to both Chania and Rethymnon towns, the ancient site of Aptera and Machairi village. 14 km from Plaka.

Ikaros Villa - this two bedroom villa is only 1.5 km from the beach, has an exquisite view of Souda bay, lots of privacy and is only 35 km from Chania Airport.

This villa is only 20 km from the port where the ferries arrive in from Athens, and only 30 km from Chania town. Explore the many attractions of this Xania region from this good central location, and see Rethymnon only 48 km to the east.

Villa Ioanna - this stylish villa with magical views is just outside of Plaka in Apokoronas in Chania, is 27 km from Chania Old Town in western Crete, and 1.6 km from the beach at Almyrida.

With 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms this spacious home accommodates 12 guests for a holiday in comfort.

Gather the family in style in Crete.

At Hotel Villa Kerasi just 7 km south of Plaka Village in the countryside you will find peace and quiet in serene surroundings close to the village of Gavalochori.

Here you will find exquisite quality for a reasonable price in the rich agricultural heart of Apokoronas.

Chania Old Town

Plaka Chania Crete - enjoy the Old Town of Chania on your day trips from Plaka - we recommend strolling within the walls of the historic town to soak up the atmosphere.

While you are in Chania explore: