Best things to do in Plakias village in 2024: Activities and Attractions

Best Things to do in Plakias village from Crete Island
Plakias village

Plakias Village, cradled within the stunning vistas of Crete, presents a variety of activities for those passionate about history and nature. The Monastery of Preveli stands out as a historical beacon, essential for any cultural itinerary, with its origins tracing back to the 16th century. Perched atop a hill, it offers sweeping views over the Libyan Sea and invites visitors to immerse themselves in the area’s storied heritage through its chapel, museum, and well-stocked library.

Beyond the cultural excursions, Plakias Village is also the perfect hub for engaging with the great outdoors. A short distance from untouched beaches ideal for leisure and sun-seeking, it also acts as the perfect embarkation point for treks through the awe-inspiring gorges in the vicinity. For an extensive guide on making the most of your visit to this delightful locale, consult the list below of things to do in Plakias Village below.

Where Plakias village is

Best things to do in Plakias village in 2024 is located at Plakias village. The map below shows the exact spot; Google Maps and Waze give turn-by-turn directions.

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From Plakias

Kourtaliotiko Gorge · 7.0 km away

4.9 (105)rated 4.9 out of 5 from 105 reviews

This river trek walks down the bed of Kourtaliotiko gorge from Plakias, wading and swimming through…

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From Rethymno

Kourtaliotiko Gorge · 7.0 km away

4.9 (324)rated 4.9 out of 5 from 324 reviews

This river trek takes you into Kourtaliotiko gorge from Rethymno, wading and swimming down the riverbed…

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From Rethymno/Chania

Kourtaliotiko Gorge · 7.0 km away

4.4 (183)rated 4.4 out of 5 from 183 reviews

Visit Preveli beach, the Kourtaliotiko gorge, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Rethymno or Chania. Cruise…

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From Rethymno

Preveli Palm Forest · 8.3 km away

4.2 (6)rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Discover three famous beaches along the southern coast of Crete. Traverse the wild beauty of Kourtaliotis…

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Preveli Beach · 8.5 km away

4.4 (16)rated 4.4 out of 5 from 16 reviews

This day trip reaches Preveli the good way, by boat. The coach runs from Chania across…

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Preveli Beach · 8.5 km away

4.6 (2)rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2 reviews

This day trip crosses Crete to Preveli, the south-coast beach where the Megalos Potamos river runs…

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Stay in Plakias village

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Gio-Ma

Plakias · 0.1 km away

4.6rated 4.6 out of 5

Located 15 metres from the beach of Plakias, the family-run Gio-Ma offers air-conditioned rooms with a…

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Notus Suites

Plakias · 0.1 km away

4.8rated 4.8 out of 5

Situated 100 metres from Plakias, Notus Suites offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.…

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Plakias River Apartment

Μακεδονομάχων Στυλιανού Κελαϊδή και Χρήστου Μακρή · 0.3 km away

4.9rated 4.9 out of 5

Situated in Plakias, 300 metres from Plakias and 400 metres from Skinos Beach, Plakias River Apartment…

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Charalampos

Πλακια · 0.3 km away

4.8rated 4.8 out of 5

Set in Plakias, 300 metres from Plakias and 500 metres from Skinos Beach, Charalampos offers a…

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Antonia

Πλακιας · 0.3 km away

4.8rated 4.8 out of 5

Located in Plakias, 400 metres from Plakias and 500 metres from Skinos Beach, Antonia offers a…

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Nemesis Villas

plakias · 0.3 km away

4.9rated 4.9 out of 5

Set in Plakias in the Crete region, with Plakias and Skinos Beach nearby, Nemesis Villas offers…

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Swim in Beaches near Plakias village

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Plakias beach

Plakias beach · 0.6 km away

Situated 36km to the south of Rethymno city, Plakias is a charming tourist haven nestled at…

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Fotinari beach

Fotinari beach · 1.9 km away

Situated 37km south of Rethymno, nestled between Plakias and Souda’s beach, Fotinari (also known as Foteinari)…

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Kalypso Beach, Crete

Pirate's Fjord · 2.1 km away

Kalypso Beach is a small, steep-cliffed cove on the southern coast of Crete, 34 kilometres (21…

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Souda beach

Souda beach · 2.5 km away

Souda is nestled 41km to the southwest of Rethymno city, and a mere 3km east from…

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Damnoni beach

Damnoni beach · 2.7 km away

Damnoni is an organized sandy bay on Crete’s south coast, about 35 kilometres south of Rethymno…

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Pefkias beaches

Pefkias beaches · 3.2 km away

Perkins is a remote and dry area of southern Crete, nestled between the villages of Rodakino…

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Ammoudi beaches, Plakias

Ammoudi beaches, Plakias · 3.3 km away

Ammoudi beaches are located 32 kilometers south of Rethymno and 5 kilometers east of Plakias village.…

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Skinaria Beach

Skinaria beach · 3.7 km away

Skinaria Beach (also spelled Schinaria or Shinaria) is a small, secluded beach on the south coast…

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Explore Archaeological Sites near Plakias village

Korakias peak sanctuary

Korakias peak sanctuary · 6.3 km away

Above the Atsipades village in St Basil province, Rethymno, you can find a series of small…

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Ancient Lappa

Ancient Lappa · 12 km away

Ancient Lappa is a Greek and Roman city site in the hills 27 km south of…

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Armeni Necropolis

Armeni Necropolis · 16 km away

The Armeni Minoan necropolis is located 9km south of the town of Rethymnon, on the main…

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Fylaki Domed Tomb

Fylaki Domed Tomb · 16 km away

Located near the quaint village of Fylaki in the Apokoronas region of Chania, you’ll discover the…

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Vrysinas Peak Sanctuary

Vrysinas Peak Sanctuary · 16 km away

At the location of the chapel of Agio Pnevma (the Holy Spirit) on top of Mount…

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Ancient Anopolis

Ancient Anopolis · 27 km away

Near the fortress and the temple of Saint Cathreen (Agia Ekaterini), overlooking Loutro, traces of walls…

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Ancient Eleftherna

Ancient Eleftherna · 30 km away

Ancient Eleftherna is an archaeological site on a ridge in the hills of the Rethymno region…

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Margarites Domed Tomb

Margarites Domed Tomb · 33 km away

About 4 km northeast from the village Margarites, in the province of Milopotamos, a dirt road…

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Visit the Monasteries near Plakias village

Preveli Monastery

Preveli Monastery · 6.8 km away

Preveli Monastery (also known as Prevelis Monastery) can be found 37km south of Rethymnon, nestled in…

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Afendis Christos in Koumbes

Afendis Christos in Koumbes · 20 km away

Constructed atop Timios Stavros hill in the western suburb of Rethymnon called Koumbes, the Convent of…

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Go hiking to the nearby gorges

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Kotsifos Gorge

Kotsyfos Gorge · 3.5 km away

The gorge of Kotsifos starts at Kannevos village and ends at Plakias. The starting point is…

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Moundros Gorge (Kollita)

Moundros Gorge (Kollita) · 9.3 km away

The Twin Ravines, or Kollita Gorges, are situated near the scenic village of Argyroupolis, approximately 22km…

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Skaloti Gorge

Skaloti Gorge · 11 km away

The Skaloti Gorge, nestled within the extensive area of Fragokastelo, is one of many parallel canyons…

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Dine at the Best Restaurants in Plakias village

Throubi

Makedonomachon Stilianou Kelaidi ke Christou Makri, Plakias 740 60, Greece · 0.1 km away

4.6rated 4.6 out of 5
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Have a Drink at Bars in Plakias village

Nymfes Bar

Main Street, Plakias 740 60, Greece · 0.4 km away

5.0rated 5.0 out of 5
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Have a Coffee and Breakfast at a Cafes in Plakias village

Cafe Livikon

Ethnarchou Eleftheriou Venizelou, Plakias 740 60, Greece · 0.2 km away

4.5rated 4.5 out of 5
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Akti

Vasilios 740 60, Anonymous, Agios Panteleimon 190 05, Greece · 2.7 km away

4.5rated 4.5 out of 5
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Museums in Plakias village