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Platanakia Beach, Chania
See practical info for Platanakia in Chania, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
- Region
- Chania, Greece
- Beach type
- Pebbles
- Access
- Passable dirt road
- Coordinates
- 35.4134262, 23.5545196
- Snorkeling
About this beach
Platanakia has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.
Platanakia is oriented towards the west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.
Platanakia has pebbles underfoot.
For amenities, Platanakia has natural shade. There is a campsite nearby (Sunset, ~526 m).
Good to know
Does Platanakia beach get windy?
Platanakia has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.
How do you get to Platanakia beach?
Access is passable dirt road. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Platanakia beach like?
A pebbles beach.
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