Platanias
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Minoa Palace Resort
"Clean, pleasant, nice pool views. Beach has rocks and is on the cool side"
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026
Avra Imperial Hotel
"Nice resort overall. Breakfast buffet was excellent with a lot of selection. The loungers by the main pool are hard with no cushions. Residence collection and seaside pools are comfortable but they are adults only. Pool bar staff just stand around at the bar instead of walking around to take orders. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026
Galini Palace Resort Hotel
"The hotel itself is beautiful, with great facilities and lovely views of both the mountains and the sea. The shared pool access rooms are definitely worth it and really enhanced the experience. The pool bar was also a highlight, and Elissa in particular provided fabulous service throughout our stay. ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Marika Beach Hotel
"This was a very nice hotel, description was accurate and the staff were very good. The organised taxis to and from the airport and the room was very clean. Only reason it wasn't a 5 is the rooms are a bit sort of drawer space for storage, so stuff stayed in the cases and the breakfast was fine, but ..."
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
Caldera Beach
"Everything is good"
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Porto Platanias Village
"Very friendly staff. We were half board and the food was great."
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025
Popular places to visit
Platanias Square
Learn about the local history of Platanias Town when you take a trip to Platanias Square. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete, a lovely green space in Platanias. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Orthodox Academy of Crete
Explore the campus of Orthodox Academy of Crete, during your trip to Kolymvari. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Máleme Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Máleme Beach during your trip to Platanias? Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area.
Olive Tree of Vouves
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Olive Tree of Vouves during your travels in Ano Vouves.
War Shelter of Platanias
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at War Shelter of Platanias during your travels in Platanias Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
