Following the national highroad,westwards to Kissamos, turn right at the exit of Platanias.
There's a place in the middle of the wine-dark sea called Crete, a lovely, fruitful land surrounded by the sea. -Homer , Odyessey-
As a holiday destination, Platanias is in a class of its own – a paradise found for the most discerning visitor craving relaxation with a certain lifestyle demand.