Unique Location

Located in the heart of Plakias village and only a few minutes from the sandy beach, KYMĀNI is a brand new, 11-rooms & suites hotel. Designed to reflect the colours and scenes of the unspoiled Cretan landscape and with views to the endless sea of Livikon, KYMĀNI invites you to ease-off and join.

Plakias Beach

Plakias is the perfect getaway for those who love the sea. From fully organised to more secluded ones, there is a beach for any taste in a very close distance. Each day you can visit a different setting and still there will be more to discover.

An ample of heavenly beaches to explore nearby: Plakias Beach: 200 m, Damnoni beach: 3 km, Ammoudaki (nudists’ beach): 3,2 km, Souda Bay Beach: 3,5 km, Ammoudi Beach: 5,3 km, Skinaria Beach: 7,4 km, Preveli Beach: 10 km, Korakas Beach: 10,5 km, Rodakino Beach: 13 km, Peristeres Beach: 13,5 km, Triopetra: 22 km, Frangokastello: 26 km, Agios Pavlos: 30 km

And some globally famous beaches for a day-trip: Matala Caves Beach: 70 km, Balos Lagoon: 140 km, Elafonissi Beach: 160 km

Sights near Plakias

Crete is not just an island with beautiful beaches but a place with rich history, mystery and natural beauty. We ‘ve rounded up our favourite attractions to make your planning a little bit easier.

Archaeological sites: Knossos Museum, The Minoan Palace of Knossos, The Minoan Palace of Phaistos, Fortezza – The venetian castle in Rethymnon

Gorges: Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Samaria Gorge, Gorge of Aradena

Monasteries: Monastery of Preveli, Arkadi Monastery

Traditional Villages around Plakias: Sellia, Mariou and Myrthios villages. Mountain villages with breathtaking views that can even be reached by foot. Grab the chance to meet the locals and experience their way of life, or just hang around in the “kafenio” to have a shot of raki with them.