What to do and see in Plakias, Crete: The Best Beaches

June 5, 2021 Brain Ambrose

Discover the best top things to do in Plakias, Greece including Rodakino Beach, Ammoudaki Beach, Ammoudi Beach, Damnoni Beach, Triopetra Beach, Skinaria Beach, Souda Beach, Finikas Beach (Palm Beach), Plakias Beach.
Restaurants in Plakias

1. Rodakino Beach

Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete Greece
Excellent
46%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 63 reviews

Rodakino Beach

Reviewed By ANTIPEN - Thessaloniki, Greece

Clear blue waters!!! Organised beach but laying uden the trees (almirikia) is highly proposed!!! Choose to spend the whole day there (trust me it is worth it)

2. Ammoudaki Beach

Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete Greece http://www.allincrete.com/ammoudaki-beach/
Excellent
66%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 229 reviews

Ammoudaki Beach

Reviewed By O8321RYpetrk - Havlickuv Brod, Czech Republic

One of those TOP beaches on the south side of Crete. beach tolerating both nudists and ordinary tourists. great bar, excellent cocktails and food. in the sea along the rocks a beautiful underwater tunnel!

3. Ammoudi Beach

Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete 74060 Greece http://www.allincrete.com/ammoudi-beach/
Excellent
53%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 179 reviews

Ammoudi Beach

Reviewed By MorgannP2

Micro Ammoudi is an awesome beach although textiles are dominating by 90% or more. I think the locals don’t like the nude foreigners as I heard one local complain to a nudist claiming it wasn’t a nude beach. If it’s not a nude beach then why don’t they make it such, they can afford a sign no? And they don’t seem to mind the money the tourist bring in. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. We can always go to Spain if they have a problem with nudity.

4. Damnoni Beach

Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete Greece http://www.allincrete.com/damnoni-beach/
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 425 reviews

Damnoni Beach

Reviewed By Lancejou - Zurich, Switzerland

We stayed at Hapimag Damnoni Resort, the beach is clean and quiet. People could easily do some water sport or activities.

5. Triopetra Beach

Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete Greece http://www.triopetra.com.gr/
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 309 reviews

Triopetra Beach

Reviewed By Ulysses336 - Brasov, Romania

This beach is accessible from the road connecting Rethymno to Agia Galini ; it can be considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the south coast of Crete ; the name comes from the three majestic rocks which divide the bay into two beaches ; in fact ,the word triopetra means presumably “the three stones”; the smallest is called the small Triopetra or Koumado and is ideal for those who wish to be more secluded or quiet ; the larger beach is also called Chatsi or Triopetra ; the beaches are at the foot of a hill of olive trees ; the place is also ideal for watersports experts as the sandbanks created by the currents make the seabed unpredictable ; for those who stay longer until the evening , it is a wonderful occasion of admiring the breathtaking sunset ;

6. Skinaria Beach

Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete Greece
Excellent
68%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 409 reviews

Skinaria Beach

Reviewed By jusaja

Good sand, protected from most winds, smaller waves, beautiful sea bottom with plenty of fish, sundbeds 6 EUR, toilets in two beach tavernas, parking is a bit challenging if you come late, 15 mins drive from Plakias in a scenic road. After years of visits, this remains among my favourite beaches in Crete (visited over 50 beaches). You can eat in the local tavern but don't except much quality in food or service.

7. Souda Beach

Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete Greece
Excellent
50%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 276 reviews

Souda Beach

Reviewed By luluandharry - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Love this beach. The sea is very clear here and there are sun beds on the beach. Not sure if there is a fee in high season but we were there in April and didn’t need to pay. There are beach bars and 2 tavernas.

8. Finikas Beach (Palm Beach)

Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete Greece http://www.allincrete.com/finikas-palm-beach-preveli/
Excellent
38%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 208 reviews

Finikas Beach (Palm Beach)

9. Plakias Beach

Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete 740 60 Greece http://creti.co/blog/plakias-rethymnon-crete/
Excellent
37%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 615 reviews

Plakias Beach

Reviewed By ClaireGR - Paleo Faliro, Greece

We visited Plakias during August 2020 with our 4 year old son. We enjoyed a lot that the beach was exactly in front of our hotel (Alianthos Beach hotel). Plenty of sunbeds, nice beach, with lovely sand for our child to play. The bad was it was very very windy, so unfortunately we had a lot of "sandblasting" on us!!! however, we did enjoy the calmness of the area, the fact that everything is nearby on foot and it is not so crowded. Shower available. Do not miss to visit alianthos horse riding!

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