Land for sale in Plaka, Apokoronas, Chania, Crete

The village of Plaka:
Plaka is a charming traditional village built on the slope of a hill with outstanding views over Souda Bay. The village has a mini-market, bakery, some shops, taverns and cafes. Plaka is located between Kokkino Chorio (2kms) and Almyrida, a small fishing village which has become a popular beach resort. The distance to Almyrida is just 1 km.

The area of Akrotiri:
The Akrotiri Peninsula features some of the most beautiful and clean sandy beaches of Chania offering water sports activities, including well-known Stavros beach where Zorbas the Greek was filmed, Kalathas and Tersanas. Kalathas beach is a beautiful sandy beach lined with pine trees in the south and a small islet at swimming distance and features cafes and traditional tavernas. Tersanas is another fine sandy beach with shallow waters suitable for children.
A variety of wild birds and turtles find haven in this peaceful area which is so diverse, offering endless possiblilities to the visitor, from birdwatching, horseriding, hiking or simply relaxing and enjoying the scenery.  There are also several churches and historically significant monasteries in the area such as the impressive Agia Triada and Moni Gouvernetou built in the 16th century, a visit to which is highly recommended.