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Plaka Holidays – Traditional Crete village above Almirida
Plaka is an attractive small traditional village set on the hillside above the quiet pretty fishing village resort of Almirida. Plaka holidays appeal to those in search of traditional architecture and the simple pleasures of Crete village life, centred on simple cafes and tavernas. Plaka holidays are set in a peaceful and friendly village with traditional white houses, bright flowers, narrow lanes and charming local tavernas and bars. Holidays in Plaka enjoy a privileged position with superb views inland to the White Mountains and down to the coast and huge Souda Bay. A little away and raised from the sea Plaka has an excellent climate and is in a picturesque agricultural area producing olive oil, wine and vegetables.
Plaka holidays – Protected local beaches and nearby resorts
A peninsular protects local beaches and provides calm clear shallow water, good for swimming and watersports. Plaka beaches are relatively small but uncrowded and enjoyable, with a modest selection of good fish tavernas by the water. The coastline here is an interesting mix of beaches, caves and rocky outcrops. Buses link Plaka with the bigger resorts of Elounda, which has a good stretch of grey sand and shingle and plenty of water sport facilities and waterside tavernas.
Holidays in Plaka – Superb area to explore Crete country life.
Walkers on holiday in Plaka have many routes to choose from, both inland and along the coast. The area is full of little streams, lush hills, wild flowers, olive groves and villages that have remained untouched by mass tourism, providing walks that range from quiet strolls to more serious hikes. Holidays in Plaka should explore the wonderful small unspoilt villages in the area like Kokkino Chorio, setting for the film “Zorba the Greek”, beautifully situated Drapanos, and Kefalas. The island of Spinalonga is directly facing Plaka beach and no Plaka holiday is complete without a trip from the fishing jetty to see the Venetian fortress. Buses run to the historic large towns of Rethymnon, to Agios Nikolaos, and to local villages.
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