Platanes Travel Guide

Rethymno

A coastal cityscape at dusk with a lit street, beach, and ocean.

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Platanes Beach

9.6/10 (8 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Platanes Beach during your trip to Rethymno? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.
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Things to do

Rethymno: Melidoni Cave and Arkadi Monastery Half-Day Trip

From Rethymno: Arkadi Monastery, Melidoni Cave and Margarites

£21
per adult
From Rethymno: Arkadi Monastery, Melidoni Cave and Margarites
Arkadi, Melidoni, Margarites Half day

Arkadi, Melidoni, Margarites, olive oil factory

£21
per adult
Arkadi, Melidoni, Margarites, olive oil factory
Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno

Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno

£42
per adult
Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno
From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour

From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour

£24
per adult
From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour
Rethymno: Sunset Catamaran Trip - Sushi & Open Bar

Rethymno: Sunset Catamaran Trip - Sushi & Open Bar

£61
per adult
Rethymno: Sunset Catamaran Trip - Sushi & Open Bar
From Rethymno: Melidoni Cave, Arcadi, Pottery Village, Beach

From Rethymno: Melidoni Cave, Arcadi, Pottery Village, Beach

£21
per adult
From Rethymno: Melidoni Cave, Arcadi, Pottery Village, Beach
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Top hotels in Platanes

Nalu Resort & Spa

Nalu Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Adelianos Kampos Rethymno Crete
The price is £114 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£114
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Platanes Beach and Horse Park Rethymno are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
"Loved the beach. Breakfast was first class."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Nalu Resort & Spa
Mary Hotel & Mary Royal Suites

Mary Hotel & Mary Royal Suites

3 out of 5
8 Lasithiou, Platanes Rethymno
The price is £52 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£52
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Platanes Beach and Horse Park ...
Mary Hotel & Mary Royal Suites
Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa

Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Rethymno Rethymno Crete Island
The price is £132 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£132
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Platanes Beach and Horse Park Rethymno are located ...
Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa
Grecotel Casa Adele

Grecotel Casa Adele

4 out of 5
Machis Critis 197 Rethymno Crete Island
Stay at this aparthotel in Rethymno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Platanes Beach and Horse Park Rethymno are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (13 reviews)
"Terrible hotel. Deceptive practices with their advertising- what you’ll see is not what you’ll get. If you want any form of privacy, this is not the place for you. AVOID!"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

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Grecotel Casa Adele
Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

5 out of 5
Australon Polemiston 23 Rethymno Crete
The price is £179 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
£179
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Rethymno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (426 reviews)
"Over all hotel is nice , Everyone working here was nice and kind . Anyhow for 5 star hotel shower enclosure is only 2 stars…. It is no door from living area to the bathroom,so it is crazy cold when you get out from the shower,and enclosure itself is ridiculously uncomfortable, Other thing -guests ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park

Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park

4 out of 5
Panormo Mylopotamos Crete Island
The price is £121 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
£121
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Mylopotamos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Limni Beach and Sfagia Beach are located ...
Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park
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Where to stay in Platanes

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A coastal fortification with a dome structure, surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.

Old Town Rethymnon

Old Town Rethymnon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rethymnon Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle while in the area.

A coastal town at sunset with a prominent lighthouse, a marina, and a historic fort overlooking the sea.

New Town

If you're spending some time in New Town, Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Municipal Garden are top sights worth seeing.

A sunset over a calm sea with mountains in the background.

Adelianos Kampos

Visitors to Adelianos Kampos like its beaches and bars, and Platanes Beach is a sight worth a stop.

A coastal fortification with a dome structure, surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.

Old Town

If you're spending some time in Old Town, Rethymnon Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle are top sights worth seeing.

A rocky coastline with clear turquoise waters and a steep cliff.

Gerani

Though Gerani may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Episkopi Beach and Fortezza Castle.

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