Platanias is a village and municipality on the Greek island of
Crete. It is located about 10 km from the city of
Chania and east of Kastelli-Kissamos and is by Chania Bay. Platanias is a popular tourism village with a beach, several hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs and souvenir shops.
Platanias is named by the plane trees – ''platania'' – which grow at the
Platania’s river’s shore which passes from the village. According to the tradition, on the rock of Platania was developed the ancient city of Pergamos and Agamemnon''s tomb. Best time to visit
Platanias is in the summer. The season extends from April to October when the temperature range is from 25-38 degrees.
Platanias is popular with most age groups. Families are attracted by the sandy beach & clear blue sea. There are lots of restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets. Pleasant evenings can be spent in the waterside tavernas which serve, amongst other choices, a wonderful selection of the day's catch. The food is fresh, simple and often delicious.
Platanias is an attractive holiday resort with quality hotels, excellent services and breathtaking sceneries and of course soft sandy beaches. Here you can warm yourself with the Cretan sun and local hospitality.
