Plakias, Beach and recreation area in Agios Vasileios municipality, Greece
The beach stretches along the Libyan Sea with golden sand and clear waters, surrounded by mountains in the Rethymno region of Crete.
The area transformed from a small fishing jetty with six permanent residents in 1961 to a developed coastal destination on the southern shore.
The name Plakias originates from the Greek word for flat, reflecting its position on materials deposited from the adjacent Kotsifou gorge.
The Blue Flag certified beach provides swimming areas, water sports facilities, and connections to hiking trails through nearby mountain villages.
Two rivers have shaped the landscape, forming the Kotsifos and Kourtaliotis gorges with vertical cliffs reaching heights of 500 meters.
Location: Agios Vasileios municipality
GPS coordinates: 35.18672,24.39817
Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:13
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