Plakias

Plakias is a well known tourist resort situated 39 km far from Rethymnon that offers a good range of facilities to visitors although it just has 180 permanent residents. The blend of green mountains and the endless sandy beach make Plakias one of the most charming places in the Island. With a car, is a worth driving trough nearby villages as Assomatos to discover the Papageorgoulakeion Museum, a complete collection of traditional items going from weapons to religious artefacts. Don't miss to visit the small and picturesque coves of the beach, offering a fascinating view of the Libyan Sea