Island of Crete

PLAKIAS

Plakias, a quiet backwater away from the hectic north coast of Crete. Not a beautiful town but the splendid beaches in the area, the mountains and gorge as a backdrop and the tranquility of the surrounding olive groves more than compensate. Small enough to be very friendly but large enough to have most of the facilities for the visitor. There is a great night life which goes on all night every night until the sun comes up.

For those new to Crete Plakias is recommend as a starting point. This is a small resort on the south coast of Crete which is an excellent base for both walking and cycling with a wide range of paths and tracks in quiet countryside. These are within easy reach of the village and range from level tracks alongside the aqueducts to mountain ridges. Private transport is generally not needed.

Some people stay for the wonderful walks in the area. It is still possible to wander off to a lonely beach and see nobody all day. The mountains are for the more energetic. Then there are special places known only to the hostel where you can swim in freshwater pools and shower under waterfalls. Some people stay for the beach and the nightlife.