Meskla

Around Platanias

The west of Crete is the island at its most dramatic. Chania has the most beautiful Venetian old town on Crete, wrapped around a harbour with a lighthouse and a domed mosque. In the evening the narrow lanes of Splantzia and the old Jewish quarter fill up with tavernas and small bars. More about Chania

1.5 km

Lakkoi

Mountain village on the road from Chania to Omalos and Samaria.

All villages & towns · Platanias

2.1 km

Botanical Park of Crete

Fruit trees and gardens on a burnt hillside.

Plateaus, forests & parks · Platanias

2.6 km

Therisso

A historic village at the top of the gorge.

All villages & towns · Chania

6.0 km

Therisso Gorge

A gorge you can drive through, close to Chania.

Gorges · Chania

6.9 km

Alikianos

Orange groves at the foot of the White Mountains.

All villages & towns · Platanias

7.7 km

White Mountains (Lefka Ori)

The great mountains of western Crete.

Mountains & peaks · Sfakia

Hidden gem 8.4 km

Agia Hydroelectric Station

An early 20th century power station by Lake Agia.

Museums · Platanias

8.4 km

Agia Lake

A birdwatching lake near Chania.

Lakes, rivers & waterfalls · Platanias

10.0 km

Omalos Plateau

High plateau at the top of Samaria gorge.

Plateaus, forests & parks · Sfakia

10.2 km

Prases

A green village on the way to Sougia.

All villages & towns · Kantanos-Selino