Platanias Beach Resorts from RM162

Known for its beaches, Platanias offers a lot for the traveller planning a beach getaway.

Minoa Palace Resort & Spa is a top beachfront hotel offering 4 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants, located within a short 3-minute walk of Platanias Beach . Other good choices to stay near the beach include Euphoria Resort - All Inclusive and Avra Imperial Hotel.

Choose from one of Expedia’s 35 hotels in Platanias for your beachside break.

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Platanias: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Platanias is 918 mm.

After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. If you can’t wait to check out the beaches, head to Máleme Beach or Afrata Beach for a relaxing day by the water. Make time for a range of local attractions, which include Platanias Beach and Platanias Square. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete or Samaria Gorge.

Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Platanias with ease. If you’re looking to fly to Platanias, the closest major airport is in Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis), located 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from the city centre. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.