Location: Crete < Greece
Nearest Airport:
Heraklion at 75
Kilometres
Nearest Ferry:
Agios Nikolaos at 15
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 500.0
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Car: recommended
Plaka is situated towards the north east of Crete overlooking the sheltered Mirabello Bay. The village overlooks the famous island of Spinaloga and is backed by beautiful hills and mountains. Elounda is 5 minutes away by car and has most amenities that you would expect on holiday. The main town of Agios Nikolaos is a further 15 minutes away and is famous for its 'bottomless lake' and has many restaurants and bars. The capital is Heraklion with its main airport, a further 45 minutes away and also the famous archaeological site of Knossos a few minutes south of the city. A further 2 hours away to the west and you will reach the town of Chania. The main national road linking the main towns is well kept and signposted.
Further to the East you can visit the town of Sitia and in the south the town of Lerapetra.
There is much to see and in easy range of day trips by car or coach.
You might even consider a day trip to Santorini by high speed boat; unforgettable!