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

The Stones Restaurant and Caffe Bar in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a wonderful dining experience in this historic 19th century inn now refurbished and offering a wonderful cuisine of high quality. Enjoy Cretan and Mediterranean cuisines that will delight in the beautiful surrounds of this old world stone building with indoor and outdoor seating. The Stones Restaurant and Caffe Bar look forward to offering you a unique dining experience with excellent service and authentic meals, it's a not to be missed experience.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

Arokaria Tavern Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece welcomes you to a delight of Cretan and Greek cuisine enjoyed in a beautiful garden with touches of traditional architecture. Here traditional dishes with a modern twist are the order of the day, yet still retaining an authentic taste and using only the purest of local products with meat and breading coming from their own farm. Arokaria Tavern Restaurant offers special dishes of meat cooked on the spit, fried lamb, pork on the spit with cream and mushrooms, lamb fillet stroganoff, beef fillet, vegetables, boureki, filled vine leaves, traditional salad with chicken and special dishes for children, come for a fabulous meal in wonderful surrounds.READ MORE

Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Bar in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers delicious Mexican food and huge steaks and many other international tastes from around the world. The menu delights with stunning dishes enjoyed indoors or out with spectacular views over the Mediterranean sea and surrounds. Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Bar has been delighting guests with the best Mexican food in the whole of Crete and has been doing so since 2009, they are open daily and look forward to delighting you with their fabulous meals and desserts in heady surrounds, come for the unique and the divine, you'll find it here.READ MORE

Minoa Palace Resort and Spa Hotel in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers luxury and comfort with rooms and suites boasting classical architectural lines, relaxation and wonderful amenities, and the main building boasts bungalows too, while the Imperial Beach wing offer sea view rooms with private pools and water front suites. Fabulous facilities include two open air jacuzzis, two children's swimming pools, a VIP lounge, there's also a fine sandy beach with free parasols and umbrellas, a fully equipped gym and spa offer a wonderful variety of treatments, there's also a tennis and mini football court, free WIFI and so much more. Minoa Palace Resort and Spa Hotel also offer excellent dining options in their three restaurants, with choices of buffets, Italian or Mediterranean cuisine and Cretan food, they also host meetings and events in a unique destination with high class decoration and cutting edge design.READ MORE

SeaStar Boat Tours offer boat tours for one or two hours starting from Platanias harbour for a maximum of 8 passengers or private Yacht tours starting from Chania old harbour for a maximum of 10 persons. Come experience the sea their way on a wonderful adventure on their RIB or rigid inflatable powerboat suitable for all kinds of conditions and with all safety equipment required. The Classic tour from Platanias harbour includes a complete tour of Theodorou Island stopping at various points along the way, and stopping at the east side of the island for a choice of snorkel sites. SeaStar Boat Tours also offer customized boat tours including a cultural tour, snorkeling tours, photo tour and snorkeling adventure tour, book now and let the fun begin.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

Small Paradise Taverna is a restaurant and cafe bar with internet in Gerani Platanias, Crete, Greece and offers an exquisite selection of local and international dishes enjoyed under the shade of trees in the garden. Enjoy pure Cretan cuisine and excellent International dishes from a great menu and unforgettable service, and they use only locally grown produce, pure olive oil, vegetables and local Cretan meat, here traditional cooking offers stunning taste sensations. Small Paradise Taverna also offers live music every Friday, and specialist Greek dancers entertain and you are invited to join in and enjoy the dancing party atmosphere.READ MORE

Esthisis Suites in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a tranquil and relaxing stay in one of the 12 apartments and maisonettes with stunning sea views from your private balcony and all come with a dining area, TV, free WIFI and fully equipped kitchen. There are BBQ facilities, an outdoor swimming pool with furniture and sunbeds and this hotel is the perfect location for water sports, beach bars and seaside restaurants. Esthisis Suites welcomes you to comfort and space, relaxation and more with panoramic sea views, fully furnished accommodations and modern amenities, it's a heavenly stay that awaits close to fine beaches, come enjoy.READ MORE