The War Shelter of Platanias was constructed by German troops in 1942 has an underground complex of booths and tunnels that used to store ammunition and military material during World War II. This historic site is built on a Platanias hill as a natural protection to air bombings and strategic location for controlling both land and sea. The War Shelter of Platanias is today a small World War 11 Museum in memory of the battle of Crete, come learn the history and stories behind the war and days of old, it's a fascinating experience.READ MORE

Conte Marino Villas in Kontomari Platanias, Chania, Crete, Greece offers a real home for guests with boutique residences boasting contemporary modern Cretan architecture and views over the sea and White mountains, for a unique experience. Accommodations are luxurious and here style and class surrounds with olive and citrus groves, there's also a private swimming pool at Villa Manadarina, and the other villas offer their own unique delights. Conte Marino Villas also offer exquisite meals of Cretan cuisine from organic products, as well as breakfast delivered to your villa in the mornings, they do wine tasting and cooking classes too, have excellent services including privately escorted tours and support planning for celebrations and events and a whole lot more, it's all here.READ MORE

Carpe Diem Restaurant Bar in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a beautiful seaside setting and traditional Greek cuisine accompanied by healthy, fresh salads, excellent appetizers and a fresh draught of Cretan beer, or house wine made from juicy grapes and they have a refreshing choice of multicoloured cocktails. Enjoy a typical Greek atmosphere under the hot sun near the sea, and wonderful owners, spectacular sea views and sunsets to die for it's all here, great for kids too, and they offer take out. Carpe Diem Restaurant Bar is open for breakfast and lunch, and menu items include delectable Greek and Mediterranean dishes as well as fast food, brunch, hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches and so much more, come enjoy dining by the seaside.READ MORE

The Cafe Restaurant Drakiana in Platanias, Crete, Greece welcomes you to a wonderful dining experience under shady trees beside the Iordanis river, and they grow many of the ingredients used in their kitchen. Serving mainly traditional Greek cuisine from recipes used by the family's grandparents, here all members of the family play an important role in the restaurant. The Cafe Restaurant Drakiana is ideal for family dining with a playground including slides and swings for the kids as well as peacocks and birds, it's the perfect setting. They are also the ideal venue for events, and can cater for weddings, christenings, birthdays, engagements and all major events up to 400 people, and even have disabled facilities, it's all here.READ MORE

Zafferano Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers modern Italian cuisine as well as Mediterranean food and they now boast a new sushi lounge. Offering exceptional quality and an expansive menu, they also have quality wines and local beers to compliment meals combined with a great location and good fun, it's the perfect dining experience. Zafferano Restaurant has a wood fired oven, serves excellent pasta and pizza, as well as meat dishes and the staff are very professional, and the sushi chef creates beautiful fresh sushi, sashimi and nigri platters.READ MORE

Waves Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece welcomes you to an exquisite dining experience right on the beach with spectacular views over the island and Mediterranean sea. Specialty dishes include sublime Greek pizza with great toppings, fresh salads, chicken, seafood, lamb and more complimented by a lovely wine selection. Waves Restaurant offers the best of everything, the best food, the best service, the best views, sunsets, the sea and beach, it's all here and with an incredible menu with generous portions, makes for an exquisite dining experience in a wonderful ambience.READ MORE

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The West Crete Restaurant located on the main road in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a delight of Greek and International cuisine with recipes from the grandfather who served wonderful dishes back in the day. Using olive oil and fresh vegetables enjoy a healthy Mediterranean diet where the food is of a consistent high quality, tasty and creative, enjoyed indoors or outdoors with a lovely playground area for the kids. The West Crete Restaurant offers great Greek dishes here including mousaka, kleftiko, soutsoukakia, lamb in the oven, chicken with garlic and bacon, pork in a red cream sauce, pork fillet with pepper sauce, fish a la chef and more for an exquisite dining experience, come enjoy authentic divine.READ MORE

Vasiliki Apartments in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers the ultimate in Cretan hospitality for a memorable holiday so close to the ocean you can hear the waves breaking from your balcony as relaxing sea breezes cool and refresh you. Choices of studios and apartments with excellent facilities beckon, including fully equipped kitchens, air con, satellite TV, dining table and chairs, cabinets, bathrooms and so much more for the perfect stay. Vasiliki Apartments is very close to the beach, has a pool in a neighbouring apartment complex, and they are ideally located close to the village for shopping and dining, banks and ATM's, it's the perfect base for exploring all that this beautiful area has to offer.READ MORE

Summertime Boutique Hotel and Spa in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a luxurious getaway with 4-star apartments featuring modern kitchens, remote control air conditioning, flat screen TV's, a rain shower, spacious balcony and more. The hotel has two private outdoor swimming pools, a bar and lounge, a reception area and day spa as well as fully equipped gym, elevators, wheelchair friendly rooms, underground parking, a car rental service, WIFI and computer area with internet. The Senses Day Spa at Summertime Boutique Hotel and Spa comes with serene therapy rooms, an indoor heated swimming pool, fitness centre, dry sauna, hammam and offers manicures and pedicures, face and body treatments, complete relaxation and rejuvenation for mind, body and spirit, and they specialize in a range of spa packages and gift certificates, come pamper yourself or a loved one.READ MORE