Very close to Rethymnon, the long sandy beach of Platanias is found only a few minutes far from the city center. Open to the North, it is affected by the "meltemia"(northern summer winds). Due to the length of the beach it is quite popular, both to tourists and to the locals.

Well organised, it offers accommodation in hotels and rooms to let and food and drink in the taverns of the area, or in Rethymnon. Facilities for swimming and sunbathing (sunbeds, umbrellas) are also available.