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Destinations » Greece » Crete » Rethymnon Area » Platanes

Platanes Holidays

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Holidays to Platanes put you in prime position to explore Crete’s best bits. Right on your doorstep, you’ve got Blue Flag beaches, tasty local food and time-stamped towns.

It’s all about the beach

Things are pretty laidback in Platanes, with most days centring on its sand-etched coastline. Its long, golden beach shelves into the turquoise Mediterranean Sea, and there are plenty of loungers and parasols pitched up on the sand. It’s backed by beachfront bars and tavernas, so you won’t need to bring a picnic.

Swimmingly good wildlife

Speaking of the coastline, it’s not only people it’s popular with. Cute caretta caretta sea turtles – otherwise known as loggerheads – waddle up onto the beach in Platanes during the summer and lay their eggs. The local conservation team make sure the nests are safe and help guide the baby turtles into the water when they hatch. They expect to help with around 400 nests each year, so if you’re there in the summer, keep watch.

Daytrips to Rethymnon

Hop on the local bus from Platanes and a couple of euros will get you to Rethymnon’s Old Quarter – a 10-minute drive away. Have your camera ready as this place is picture-perfect. You’ll find cobbled streets accessorised by 16th-century buildings with wire-frame juliette balconies. Plus, if you head towards the harbourfront, you’ll be able to snap photos of the Venetian Fortezza Castle.

Places To Stay In Platanes View all places to stay »

La Stella Apartments & Suites

  • Boutique hotel
  • Restaurant and bar
  • 10-minute walk to a beach

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 4.5

Prices from £292 per person

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Nefeli Hotel

  • Traditional Greek nights
  • Restaurant and snack bar
  • 5-minute walk to a beach
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 4.0

Prices from £370 per person

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AT A GLANCE

  • Spot nesting sea turtles
  • Take a daytrip to Rethymnon
  • Relax on the Blue Flag beach
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Weather

Average monthly temperature and rainfall for Platanes.

TEMPERATURE (°C)RAINFALL (mm)

MonthTemperatureRainfall
JAN 15.0 87.0
FEB 15.0 70.0
MAR 17.0 48.0
APR 20.0 25.0
MAY 24.0 12.0
JUN 27.0 1.0
JUL 29.0 0.0
AUG 29.0 1.0
SEP 27.0 11.0
OCT 24.0 46.0
NOV 20.0 66.0
DEC 17.0 97.0

WHEN TO GO

You’re all but guaranteed good weather in Greece in the summer. Temperatures are usually in the 30s, plus you can expect about 12 hours of sunshine a day. And as for rain, you’ll hardly see a drop in July and August. If you prefer things a bit cooler, spring and autumn see plenty of sun, but temperatures are a bit more comfortable, in the mid-20s. These shoulder months are a great time to visit if you’re into walking or sightseeing, as it’s not too hot, even in the peak of the day. You might experience some rain showers from time to time, too.

 

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  • Cretan Diet Festival

    At the beginning of July each year, the Municipality Gardens in Rethymnon Town turn into the playing field for this foodie…

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  • Stop for local produce

    Platanes keeps things simple when it comes to shopping. There’s a decent-sized supermarket that’s ideal if you’re self-catering,…

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  • Take a ride to Rethymnon

    While Platanes isn’t known for its bars and clubs, you won’t have to go far to find a nightlife buzz. Rethymnon Town is 10…

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  • Get a taste for tradition

    Platanes is home to a handful of tavernas that serve up authentic Cretan food. Eat like a local and try kalitsounia – deep-fried…

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  • Stretch out on the sand

    Platanes Beach is a definite head turner. This Blue Flag beauty rolls out along the coast all the way to Rethymnon, withan…

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Top 2 hotels in Platanes

  • 1 La Stella Apartments & Suites

    La Stella Apartments & Suites

    From £292

  • 2 Nefeli Hotel

    Nefeli Hotel

    From £411

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  • Nefeli Hotel T Rating: 3 plus

  • La Stella Apartments & Suites T Rating: 3

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