Activities

Activities in Plakias, Rethymnon

Besides swimming on the beautiful beaches of Plakias, you can either take advantage of the summer winds and sailing, wind surfing, water skiing, kiteboarding, etc., or get to know the beauty of the seaside in collaboration with some of the local diving schools.

For lovers of nature you can walk the beautiful gorges of Kotsyfos and Kourtaliotis, the nearby villages of Plakias, where you can admire the pedestrian streets.

Finally for those who do not particularly love walking there is the possibility of cycling and organized excursions with horses or donkeys to the surrounding areas and beaches.

SWIMMING

Wonderful sandy beaches for swimming, with crystal clear waters, other wilderness and others with the world, follow each other, between steep mountains that sink into the sea.

SEA SPORTS

Friends of the water sports have many choices in the area of Plakias: beach volley, sailing, windsurfing, banana and ringo inflatables, water skiing, wakeboarding etc.

WALKING / HIKING

For hiking, you can enjoy the exquisite gorgeous canyons, rich in fauna and flora, the olive groves, the nearby villages of Plakias, places you can admire pedestrians.

SCUBA DIVING

The Plakias sea and the southern beaches of the prefecture of Rethymnon are ideal for diving. There are three diving centers active in Plakias to train you on diving.

HORSE RIDING

Plakias Horse Riding Center invites you to enjoy peaceful horse and pony riding amongst the small hills and olive groves as well as the beautiful beaches of Plakias.

BOAT TRIPS

Plakias has to offer you unique experiences on one of the excursions by boat. You can discover the southern coasts of Crete and visit wonderful beaches.