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Plakias
The
old Cretan fishing village of Plakias with its little harbour, lies
in a particulary
beautiful landscape between the blue Libyan Sea and vast majestic
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edge down to one of the loveliest bays on the south coast. It is about
one and a half hour’s drive from Chania or Heraklion. Many years ago,
there were only a few houses, but today, because of its delightful
setting, the village has spread to cater for the growing numbers of
tourists, who have told each other of this special place that they
have found. However, it still retains its particular Cretan character
and has kept its laid back charm. The bay has a long sand and shingle
beach between headlands, that gets sandier the farther you go from
the village. Not far from the old harbour are tiny bays and small
coves where you can find quiet spots to sun bathe and swim. Boats
sail daily to a variety of beaches, some of which have a good selection
of water sports and the whole area is ideal for swimming, and sun
bathing in an blissfully not crowded setting. There is a variety of
amenities for visitors and surrounding mountainous countryside. For
short trips with minimum effort there is Preveli, the Venetian fortress
at Frangokastello and the Minoan site at Phaistos are all well worth
a visit. Further afield to the east you may like to visit the cliff
caves of Matala and the ancient Roman capital of Gortys, or to the
west the picturesque old town of Rethymno and the atmospheric old
Monastery of Arkadi.
