10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Platanias That You Shouldn't Miss

August 6, 2021 Madelene Haan

Platanias (Greek: Πλατανιάς) is a village and municipality on the Greek island of Crete. It is located about 10 km (6.2 mi) west from the city of Chania and east of Kastelli-Kissamos, on Chania Bay. The seat of the municipality is the village Gerani. Platanias is a popular tourism village with a beach, several hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops. Not far from the coast is the island of Agioi Theodoroi.
Restaurants in Platanias

1. Astrikas Estate Biolea

Biolea G. Dimitriadis, Astrikas, Platanias, Crete 730 06 Greece +30 2824 023281 [email protected] http://www.biolea.gr/
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5.0 based on 274 reviews

Astrikas Estate Biolea

TOURS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. The Astrikas Estate organic olive groves are located in the small village of Astrikas, within the PDO (Protected Denomination of Origin) area of Kolymbari in northwestern Crete.Biolea specializes in artisan production of organic olive oil, stone milled and cold pressed. The company's organic olive oil is exclusively estate-produced and bottled.The Astrikas Estate is open to visitors; we offer a tour free of charge to anyone who is interested to learn about the production method of olive oil. TOURS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Reviewed By Maliciousdk - Copenhagen, Denmark

One of my favorite places on Crete. Beautiful surroundings and a beautiful yard in the cafe. Great for kids as there was a lot of toys. Staff was very nice. Very recommended.

2. Terra Creta

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Terra Creta

Olive oil enthusiast or expert? Passionate about a healthy diet or vegetarian? Friend of the Cretan culture and diet or just curious about natural products? In any case, you are in the right place to get all the answers. Located in the heart of Kolymvari region, just 20 minutes drive time from the city of Chania, Terra Creta can give you a total "olive oil experience" at its innovative, state of the art & certified facilities. From harvesting to production in the olive mill, and from bottling to a guided olive oil tasting, visitors can experience and learn about every aspect of our precious juice of the olive fruit, the quality Cretan olive oil. Please note thatr olive mill is operating only from October to February. All the other months is open for visitors and the extraction procedure is been analysed thoroughly from our quides. Further information and tips about best use and storage are provided by our highly skilled personnel, also throught flyers in English, German, French and Russian. Visitors can purchase high quality Terra Creta olive oil of different labels at our store, along with balsamic vinegar and Greek olives in a variety of travel-safe packaging. Upon request, we can send purchased products to a given address via courier service with excellent rates and safe packaging. You will have a chance to sample a variety of appetizers after the olive oil tasting, free of charge. IMPORTANT NOTICE - Please keep in mind that the tour of 12:45 is a combined tour with another large group, while those at 10:30 and 14:30 are individual tours with 2 to 20 people. Trouble-free transfer to our facilities can be arranged. There is no charge for children under 16 years of age. We also offer a special discount for groups of more than 8 adults. CRETAN OLIVE OIL TASTING PRO SEMINAR Join the ranks of olive oil connoisseurs for a PRO organoleptic evaluation and learn how to tell by the taste which olive oil is excellent or has a defect, which is more fruity and which one is better for your health! Finish your seminar with a blind tasting and enrich your knowledge on the real olive oil world. Tailor made seminars can be organized upon request (from two to eight people)

3. CRETAN BREWERY SA

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CRETAN BREWERY SA

Visit the first microbrewery of Chania since 2007 and the first open to the public brewery in Greece. Get the chance to taste the fresh, unpasteurized and unfiltered famous Charma beers! In our spacious open-air terrace of our restaurant, you can enjoy fresh made beers of your choice with delicious dishes. Our tours offer an insight to the brewing process. Children and vegetarians are welcome!

4. SeaStar Chania Boat Tours

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SeaStar Chania Boat Tours

Looking for a more private activity with your family, business partner or friends and get away from the crowds? Experience an unforgettable day out on the sea. Get on board of our luxury Yacht and enjoy a cruise to the most beautiful beaches and secluded bays in the area of Chania at the lowest prices! Or book a fascinating snorkeling adventure with our RIB boat and explore the amazing underwater marine life at an island nature reserve. Both the Yacht and the RIB boat are crewed and you can decide together with your captain where to stop for photography or snorkeling. The best way to ensure a memorable boat tour is to talk with us about your wishes and needs. Together, we will experience the perfect boat trip! Check our website for more details.

5. Anoskeli Winery

Off of Eparchiaki Odos Tavronitis-Paleochoras, Anoskeli, Platanias, Crete 73002 Greece +30 2824 083126 [email protected] http://www.anoskeli.gr/shop
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5.0 based on 144 reviews

Anoskeli Winery

Opening hours : Monday until Saturday 10:30-18:00 for guided tour and wine tasting please contact with us for scheduled appointments. If you prefer different visiting hours or days please contact us by phone or email or in our facebook account

Reviewed By 651kjeldm - Silkeborg, Denmark

Visiting the Anoskeli Winery was a great experience in many ways: - first of all the staff are very friendly, and they take you on a tour around their premises showing you how they produced the olive-oil rated "Best in the World"! Furthermore they take through the exiting process of utilising every "aspect" of the olive, whether it's for soap, oil, or fuel. After this we attended their wine-tasting with good stories, and a great "in-between-meal" consisting of local products. The afternoon ended up in us investing in both olive oil and a few bottles of wine - extremely recommendable - THANK YOU!

6. Violeta Healing Massage & Beauty Concept

Palaia Ethniki Odos Chanion-Kissamou, Platanias, Crete 73014 Greece +30 699 873 1574 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/violetahealing/
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Violeta Healing Massage & Beauty Concept

Violeta Healing Massage & Wellness Center can offer you: MASSAGE: - Reflexology massage - Relaxation massage - Lymphatic massage - Cellulite massage - Back and Neck Massage - Aromatherapy + many other types of massage and healing methods. BEAUTY: - Manicure & Pedicure - Waxing - 3D Eyelashes Extension - Permanent Make-up - Professional Make-up - Eyebrows styling All in one special and warm place.

Reviewed By SaraD3728

My friend and I had some fantastic hours having manicure and pedicure. The treatment was fully satifying. But the best part was that we felt so welcome and they are such sweet people who like to talk and tell about their lives. We felt so confrontable in their compagny. I will recommend Violeta to everyone and go again if i go to Crete! Thanks for a great day xx Sara and Signe Denmark.

7. Karavitakis Winery

Pontikiana Village, Kolymbari, Platanias, Crete 730 06 Greece +30 2824 023381 [email protected] http://www.karavitakiswines.com/
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Karavitakis Winery

Our winery is open for visitors for a tour of the facilities and a tasting of our wines. We are open daily except Sundays from 10:00 till 18:00 from the 15th of April till the 20 th of October. Our guests are encouraged to prebook their visit but we are also available for walk in guests. In the last case there might be some waiting time due to a prebooked appointment of another guest. we offer wines produced mainly from indigenous Cretan varieties and some international ones also. Join us for a wine experience.

Reviewed By funseasun - Hersonissos, Greece

Thanks to Antonis we tasted a selection of different varieties and tastes of Cretan wines combined with cretan cheese and rusks ???? He was very detailed informed and helpful We had the chance to know the history and the technology of vinification for some of the wines We bought 12 bottles in very good price to take the memory back home Thank you

8. Deres Horse Riding Center

Deres, Platanias, Crete 730 05 Greece +30 698 076 6865 [email protected] http://chaniahorseriding.com/
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Deres Horse Riding Center

Deres Horse Riding Center has been welcoming horse riders and nature lovers for over thirty years. It is a peaceful and eco-friendly environment among scenic hills and green valleys in the outskirts of Chania, on the island of Crete in Greece. We look forward to your visit. We offer horseriding tours in nature for all levels of riders and visitors can also enjoy a refreshement or coffee in our coffee shop. Our fifteen horses are calm and well taken care off and will be happy to meet our guests. We organize private tours as well as special events (birthdays, anniversaries and much more) Feel free to contact us, It will be our pleasure to meeting you.

Reviewed By pvelija - York, United Kingdom

Recommend for families.... Our girls aged 5 and 9 wanted a short ride. We arranged via internet and it was all very easy. We arrived at stables and were made to feel very welcome. The girls got to meet all the horses and rode Margarita. My 5 year old was nervous, but the girl was so kind and patient and helped her to master the reins. Beautiful stables, horses so well looked after and lovely mountain setting. Thank you, if we come back to Crete we will do a longer ride, but recommend this for young children to try riding as well.

9. War Shelter of Platanias

Below the Church of St Dimitrios, Platanias, Crete 73014 Greece +30 693 241 7259 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/KatafygioPlatania/
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4.5 based on 307 reviews

War Shelter of Platanias

Local world war 2 musuem focused on the historical events that occured during the battle of Crete and more. Please note that the museum is now closed until further notice. Due to covid protocol we are not able to open the tunnels at this time, the museum is run by volunteers and we will reopen as soon as it is deemed safe.

10. Odigitria Monastery

Road from Kolimbari to Afrata, Kolymbari, Platanias, Crete 730 06 Greece http://www.interkriti.org/crete/pg/?pg=1110320
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Odigitria Monastery

Reviewed By AlbertI145 - Sweden, null

Very nice Monastery. Its worth to visit due to its historical and its architecture value. We will surly visit it again

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