What to do In Plakias
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Things to do

Rethymno: Preveli Palms, Damnioni & Plakia Beach & Canyon

Arkadi, Melidoni, Margarites, olive oil factory

From Georgioupoli: Easy Hiking Day-Trip to Imbros Gorge

Rethymno:Preveli Palm Beach, Monastery & Kourtaliotiko Gorge

From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour

From Chania: Imbros Gorge and Sfakia Experience Hike & Swim
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Kourtaliotiko Gorge Guided River Trekking with Lunch
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Marmara Beach – Sweet Water – Loutro with/without Transfer
Food, drink & nightlife
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Authentic Cretan Cooking Class in Ozlem’s Home in Crete
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Crete Horse Riding: East Coastline Ride
Water activities
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Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Snorkel Trip to the Waterfalls
Places To Go In Plakias
Welcome, traveler, to Plakias. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in Plakias
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Plakias. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Plakias? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Plakias attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
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