Location: Plaka in Greece
Nearest Airport:
Heraklion at 70
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Nearest Ferry:
Agios Nikolaos at 10
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 300.0
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The scenic seaside village of Plaka overlooks the famous island of Spinalonga and is only a 5 minute drive from the town of Elounda, which is a further 15 minutes away from Agios Nikolaos and another 40 minutes from the capital's airport of Heraklion.
The area around Plaka is especially beautiful with the unspoilt Mirabello peninsula overlooking the east and north Mediterranean. Quiet Cretan villages scatter the north coast and the mountains and seaside are wonderful for nature lovers.
You can find most holiday requirements in the neighbouring town of Elounda. For historical and architectural sites you do not have to travel far. Knossos, Lato, Malia, Zakros, to name just a few.
For the family there are plenty sandy beaches to find within a 15 minute drive and the large pebbled beach at Plaka, only 5 minutes walk away is excellent for snorkelling.
You will not be disappointed by the number of places to eat and drink nearby with authentic Cretan cuisine and fresh fish.