Platanias, Agia Marina, Stalos...
This is the large resort within the prefecture of Chania and the western Crete, as well the most secular area of Chania. It is located about 10 minutes drive west of the city of Chania.
Most of the hotels in the prefecture of Chania are found here and therefore, this is the place where staying in most of the tourists visiting Chania.
However, what especially characterizes this resort, is the frantic fun taking place throughout the day and night, in the beach bars & nightclubs of the area, and so it gathers the youth who live in Chania as well as the youth visiting Chania for summer vacation.
As you come from the city of Chania, following the
coastal road, and after passing by the areas of
Agii Apostoli and
Kalamaki (Kato Galatas), you will enter the large resort consisted by the
three seaside settlements, which you will meet with the
following sequence, Stalos (Kato Stalos), Agia Marina,
Platanias.
These three settlements are right next to each other, and
you can't distinguish the limits of each, creating the image
of a single tourist area stretching in about 6 km length.
Across the coast, from Kato Stalos to Agia Marina to Platanias,
there are hotels, beach bars, taverns and restaurants as well as
other shops, either on the beach road, either the surrounding
street.
Take a closer look of what you will find in the area. There are...
The beach is the beating heart of the resort during the
day, and there are several crowded spots with intense
activity.
Most beach bars that gather most of the people, are in an
exotic location with palm trees in Agia Marina. However,
there is also another spot in Platanias.
A few popular haunts of youth are in the following beach bars, where the day starts relaxing on the beach, having cold coffees, light meals, refreshing drinks, and as the time passes... The music strengthens. Beers, shots and other alcoholic drinks pass by.
In some of the beach bars, the fun continues until the late afternoon, especially when having a party, but there are also other nightclubs opening the evening, and the fun stays alive until dawn.
Get an idea of what is going on to these.
If you are seeking activities while you are on the beach, you will be
able to try surfing, banana, ski, jet-ski, para flight, or hire
a pedalo and reach the island of Agii Theodori.
Alternatively, try what the others are doing. You'll see
a lot of people playing rackets, which is the most
popular summer
sport in Agia Marina.
Watch this video to see what we are talking about.
However, if you can't bear to hear the racket hitting the
ball, or if you have your children with you, choose a
quieter spot on the beach with freer space for kids.
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