Platanes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Platanes
Popular places to visit
Rethymnon Venetian Port
Explore the waterfront in Old Town Rethymnon with a trip to Rethymnon Venetian Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Fortezza Castle
Find out about the history of Old Town Rethymnon with a stop at Fortezza Castle. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Platanes Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Platanes Beach during your trip to Platanes? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.
Rethimno Kart
You can take time to visit Rethimno Kart during your travels to Rethymno. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.
University of Crete
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Crete during your travels in Rethymno. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Activities
Samaria Long Way from Rethymno
From Rethymno: Lake Kournas and Villages Full-Day Tour
Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition
Our pick of the best Platanes Hotel Deals
Nalu Resort & Spa
"Absolutely beautiful hotel with a fantastic, relaxed atmosphere from the moment you arrive. The staff were superb throughout our stay, genuinely friendly, attentive, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Perfect for couples looking for a peaceful and relaxing resort, with plenty of space to unwind ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
May Beach Hotel
"Friendly staff, very clean, supermarket across the road and walking distance to beach and restaurants"
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Grecotel Casa Adele
"Very good food, nice quiet place and not over crowded, pools were perfect, very helpful great staff, so glad we stayed here."
Reviewed on 13 June 2025
Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa
"Amazing property with very attentive staff - will definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Mary Hotel & Mary Royal Suites
Trefon Hotel Apartments and Suites
"Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2022
Our guide on where to stay in Platanes
New Town
If you're spending some time in New Town, Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Municipal Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town
If you're spending some time in Old Town, Rethymnon Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle are top sights worth seeing.
Adelianos Kampos
Visitors to Adelianos Kampos like its beaches and bars, and Platanes Beach is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Perivolia
While visiting Perivolia, you might make a stop by sights like Town Beach and Blue Beach.
