- Region
- Selino, south-west Chania
- Location
- Just before Grammeno, west of Paleochora
- Beach
- Fine pebbles
- Facilities
- A few rooms and tavernas nearby
The cove
Plakaki is a small fine-pebble cove between rocks. It is well protected from wind, which makes it a calm alternative when the open beaches are rough. The water is clear and good for snorkelling.
It is quiet and partly used by naturists.
Getting there
Drive or cycle west from Paleochora on the road to Koundoura; Plakaki is right beside the road, about 1 km before Grammeno. The road is paved and the cove is easy to reach.
Nearby
Grammeno, with its campsite, tavernas and two beaches, is 900 m further west. The Pelekaniotis gorge is under 1 km away, and Paleochora's fort is about 3 km back towards town.
Questions before you go
Is Plakaki beach sheltered?
Yes, it is hidden by rocks and well protected from wind.
Where is Plakaki beach?
About 1 km before Grammeno on the road from Paleochora to Koundoura.
Are there facilities at Plakaki?
Not on the beach itself; a few rooms and tavernas are nearby and more at Grammeno.
