The sandy beach of Platanias welcomes you with a view of the city of Rethymnon and the endless blue of the Cretan sea. It is a continuation of the city’s beach that stretches east for 13 km up to Skaleta. It is organized with lifeguards, various water sports, umbrellas, sunbeds, changing rooms/showers, café, snack-bar/restaurant, etc. It is 150m away. from the hotel i.e. you walk just 2 minutes on the pedestrian street under the beautiful palm trees to the beach.