Plakias

Among the settlements of southern Crete, Plakias stands out for its broad bay and long beach on the Libyan Sea. The village lies where the Kotsifos River reaches the coast, below the steep passage of Kotsifou Gorge; the rugged hills behind it contrast sharply with the open water. Once a small fishing settlement, Plakias has developed as a relaxed coastal base, with tavernas and accommodation gathered along the shore rather than a dense urban centre. Inland, the historic Monastery of Preveli remains an important Orthodox landmark, while Preveli Beach and its palm-lined river mouth lie farther east on the same southern coast. Browse other webcams across southern Crete to place Plakias in a wider geographic context.

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