Plaka

Plaka sits opposite Spinalonga island, at the northern end of the bay, approximately 5km from the centre of Elounda. The road from Agios Nikolaos and Schisma (Elounda) passes through Plaka before heading up the mountainside towards Vrouhas, Loumas and Seles. Plaka has seen significant expansion in the past decade, especially since the development of the Blue Palace Resort and the village now has many tavernas, small cava (mini-market) and other shops. A large pebble beach with plenty of parking sits at the far end of the village and regular trip boats make the brief crossing to the island from the main pier / harbour area. A bus service connects the village with Schisma (Elounda) and Agios Nikolaos.

View of the main pier and pergolas of some of the many tavernas

View from steps at top of the pier, looking up the side street to the main road

Spinalonga, Plaka's main pier and trip boats

Plenty of tavernas sit on the front overlooking the sea

Main road in Plaka looking in direction of road to Vrouhas

Main road at end of the village looking in direction of Elounda

The Church

Old buildings at the end of the village

The view across to the island of Spinalonga (Kalidon)