Platanes accommodation from AU$97

The Macaris Suites and SPA and the Olympic Palladium are both near the Fortezza Castle. The Macaris Suites and SPA is a kilometre away and the Olympic Palladium is a kilometre away.

The White Palace- El Greco Luxury Resort and Radamanthys Apartments are near the Rethimno Kart.

The Petra Hotel can be found 35 kilometres from the centre of Platanes. Alternatively, the Georgioupolis Beach Hotel is situated 25 kilometres away. Another possibility is to book a room at the Corissia Princess Hotel or the Corissia Beach Hotel.

Don't be a Wally and farewell Platanes without checking out the other fascinating attractions in Crete Island. If you're a nature lover, be sure to explore Crete Island's beaches, coastal plains and rivers. In addition you could go to a few of the region's ruins. Travellers in this section of Greece enjoy mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking.

Mylopotamos can be found 19 kilometres to the east of Platanes. Here, you can experience the Melidoni Cave. Mylopotamos has some great places to stay, including the Bali Paradise Hotel and Niriides Beach Hotel. Or there's Agios Vasileios, 20 kilometres to the south of Platanes. While in Agios Vasileios, take the time to check out the Monastery of Preveli. The Pegasus Resort and Vrachos Villas are comfortable places to stay in Agios Vasileios.

If enjoying sport rocks your world, take the time to visit Pankritio Stadium, which is 50 kilometres to the east of Platanes. The Galaxy Hotel Iraklio and the El Greco Hotel are both good options if you want to get into it.

Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport is your best gateway to Platanes. Nearby hotels include the Rea Resort Hotel and the Artemis Village Apartments & Studios.