Title: Plaka Travel Guide: Best of Plaka, Apokoronas Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Plaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaka-Hotels.d553248635075043001.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Plaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaka-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635075043001.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Plaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Plaka.d553248635075043001.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Plaka Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Plaka.d553248635075043001.Car-Hire-Guide)[Plaka Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaka.d553248635075043001.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Plaka Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Plaka beach, Pelion, Greece. Pelio is one of the Greek wildest area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635075043001/112ec26b-7f47-4e33-84bd-6336853b4d2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Plaka beach, Pelion, Greece. Pelio is one of the Greek wildest area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635075043001/112ec26b-7f47-4e33-84bd-6336853b4d2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Plaka Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635075043001) - Top hotels in Plaka - Top Holiday Rentals in Plaka ![Hyperion City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64897500/64897413/cd9f868a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyperion City Hotel 75 El. Venizelou Chania £68 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (349 reviews) The room was perfect. Spacious and beautiful. We also had a little balcony that we could see to the ocean and it was so beautiful. The staff was also very friendly and professional and super helpful. We also went to their spa services and it was so relaxing and beautiful. We had such a good time ... Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=64897413&PinnedHotelID=64897413&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635075043001) ![Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25750000/25750000/25749963/049e75cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete Makrys Tichos Chania Stay at this luxury hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews) A great hotel. Our room was really comfortable and spotlessly clean. The staff are all so welcoming, friendly and can’t do enough to help you. Great set up and ideal for a holiday. Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=25749963&PinnedHotelID=25749963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635075043001) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=25749963&PinnedHotelID=25749963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635075043001) ![Kiani Beach Resort Family](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/4000000/3998400/3998357/f35b3fde_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kiani Beach Resort Family Kiani Akti Chania Crete Island Stay at this luxury resort in Chania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (707 reviews) Cleanliness, friendly, hospitality Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=3998357&PinnedHotelID=3998357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635075043001) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=3998357&PinnedHotelID=3998357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635075043001) [See all 6,276 properties in Plaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635075043001) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Sun and Sea Plus Resort Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33720000/33717000/33716934/4876058e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sun and Sea Plus Resort Hotel Eparchiaki Odos Kalyvon- Kefalas Apokoronas Stay at this aparthotel in Apokoronas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Almyrida Beach and Art of Living Glass Factory ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews) Great view of the sea. Excellent facilities and location. Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Apokoronas-Hotels-Sun-And-Sea-Plus-Resort-Hotel.h33716934.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury studio with amazing sea view and swimming pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33609000/33608959/41ce5e04_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury studio with amazing sea view and swimming pool Chania Crete Stay at this apartment in Apokoronas. Enjoy private pools, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Almyrida Beach and Kera are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews) We’ve traveled all over the world and this was one of the best views we’ve ever had! Roxane is a wonderful host. We arrived after a long flight and she had wine, beer and snacks all ready for us and surprised us a day later with some local pies. The pool was lovely and the steps right down to the ... Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Apokoronas-Hotels-Luxury-Studio-With-Amazing-Sea-View-And-Swimming-Pool.h33608959.Hotel-Information) ![Panorama Plus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34130000/34120400/34120337/4db146c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Panorama Plus Almirida Apokoronas Crete Stay at this beach apartment in Apokoronas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Almyrida Beach and Kera are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) Perfect location, lovely apartment with beautiful views Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Apokoronas-Hotels-Panorama-Plus.h34120337.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Plaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635075043001&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Plaka hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635075043001&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[13 Feb - 14 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635075043001&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635075043001&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[14 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635075043001&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635075043001&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635075043001&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![#AboveItAll While walking the lower Daphnemadara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601135/5da17369-1285-40ea-80fd-b7774d9864c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Kournas Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Kournas during your travels in Georgioupolis. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Kournas-Apokoronas.d6123337.Attraction) #### Almyrida Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Almyrida Beach during your trip to Almyrida? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Almyrida-Beach-Apokoronas.d684656078229999616.Attraction) #### Art of Living Glass Factory Enjoy an outing to Art of Living Glass Factory during your stay in Kókkinon Khoríon. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Art-Of-Living-Glass-Factory-Apokoronas.d553248621562251165.Attraction) #### Samonas Olive Tree You can find out about the history of Apokoronas with a visit to Samonas Olive Tree. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samonas-Olive-Tree-Apokoronas.d553248634289872627.Attraction) #### Koutalas Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Koutalas Beach during your trip to Apokoronas? Wander the sandy beaches or discover the countryside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Koutalas-Beach-Apokoronas.d553248635976800868.Attraction) #### Agios Nikolaos Fort Find out about the history of Apokoronas with a stop at Agios Nikolaos Fort. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Agios-Nikolaos-Fort-Apokoronas.d553248634289875498.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Falasarna Sunset Escape – Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47959454/f4afef96-b7ef-48b0-811e-74af2a375b4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Falasarna Sunset Escape – Small Group £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/falasarna-sunset-escape-small-group.a47959454.activity-details) ![Private tasting of 6 cretan wines in Fres village](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48288287/c036bc0c-98dd-487f-a18d-bcc7d07750f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private tasting of 6 cretan wines in Fres village £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tasting-of-6-cretan-wines-in-fres-village.a48288287.activity-details) ![Boat Trip in Crete with Guided Snorkeling and Free Pick up!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2643925/eecde536-0807-4b9e-9fc1-5baa8648a28d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boat Trip in Crete with Guided Snorkeling and Free Pick up! £69 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boat-trip-in-crete-with-guided-snorkeling-and-free-pick-up.a2643925.activity-details) ![ Rethymno Cycling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3483583/5926f2b6-078e-4540-8a2a-f465a00224d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rethymno Guided eBike Tour to Mili Gorge £47 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rethymno-guided-ebike-tour-to-mili-gorge.a3483583.activity-details) ![Crete Horse Riding: Cretan Countryside Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50475721/b6a6f1ae-8e6d-4f65-b2ed-7064f680f8d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crete Horse Riding: Cretan Countryside Ride £50 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/crete-horse-riding-cretan-countryside-ride.a50475721.activity-details) ![Private Van Tour from Chania to Monasteries](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47891146/b217ab6a-b290-447e-b8cc-c84d59061192.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Van Tour from Chania to Monasteries £69 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-van-tour-from-chania-to-monasteries.a47891146.activity-details) [See all activities in Plaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Plaka.d553248635075043001.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Plaka ![A great spot for lunch while watching the sets roll in from the Mediterranean. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601135/2c57f230-a6df-49d9-ba0b-a367521b7a40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Apokoronas ![Greek summer holidays - beautiful Kalyves village with turquoise sea. Crete island, Greece travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6306342/b969d5ef-c761-46aa-bc5c-26feccbaf6be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Almyrida - Cities near Plaka - Places of interest [Apokoronas](https://expedia.co.uk/Apokoronas.dx6143330)[Almyrida](https://expedia.co.uk/Almyrida.dx6306342)[Aspro](https://expedia.co.uk/Aspro.dx553248635975869514) - [Almyrida Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Almyrida-Beach-Apokoronas.d684656078229999616.Attraction) - [Agia Marina Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Agia-Marina-Beach-Crete.d6105776.Attraction) - [Port of Souda ](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Souda-Chania.d6278302.Attraction) - [Nea Chora Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nea-Chora-Beach-Chania-Town.d6278318.Attraction) - [Chania Central Market ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chania-Central-Market-Old-Town-Chania.d6278306.Attraction) - [Old Venetian Harbor ](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Venetian-Harbor-Old-Town-Chania.d6321737.Attraction) - [Golden Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Beach-Chania.d6278314.Attraction) - [Agioi Apostoloi Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Agioi-Apostoloi-Beach-Crete.d6105774.Attraction) - [Rethymnon Venetian Port ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rethymnon-Venetian-Port-Rethymno.d6062173.Attraction) - [Kalyves Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kalyves-Beach-Crete.d553248635976285528.Attraction) - [Georgioupolis Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Georgioupolis-Beach-Crete.d6322145.Attraction) - [Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete ](https://expedia.co.uk/Botanical-Park-And-Gardens-Of-Crete-Platanias.d6322288.Attraction) - [University of Crete ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Crete-Rethymno.d6062191.Attraction) - [Stalos Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stalos-Beach-Crete.d6278315.Attraction) - [Platanias Square ](https://expedia.co.uk/Platanias-Square-Platanias.d6278296.Attraction) - [Frangokastello Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Frangokastello-Beach-Crete.d553248621532502083.Attraction) - [Souda Bay War Cemetery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Souda-Bay-War-Cemetery-Chania.d6321752.Attraction) - [Lake Kournas ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Kournas-Apokoronas.d6123337.Attraction) - [Rethymnon Town Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rethymnon-Town-Hall-Rethymno.d6062171.Attraction) - [Marathi Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Marathi-Beach-Chania.d664408710697701376.Attraction) - [Seitan Limania Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Seitan-Limania-Beach-Chania.d553248626150464837.Attraction) - [Rimondi Fountain ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rimondi-Fountain-Rethymno.d6062175.Attraction) - [Argiroupoli Springs ](https://expedia.co.uk/Argiroupoli-Springs-Rethymno.d553248621552112848.Attraction) - [Maritime Museum of Crete ](https://expedia.co.uk/Maritime-Museum-Of-Crete-Old-Town-Chania.d6105772.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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