The 5-star Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa is situated in the charming village of Platanias next to a superb beach on the island of Crete. The expansive and modern Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa has a central building embraced by further buildings containing a choice of contemporary studios, rooms, apartments and maisonettes set in stylish grounds bedecked with green lawns and sparkling pools. You can savour a variety of dining options and refreshing bars and lounges and thrill to a 6-day animation programme of entertainment and fun activities. 5 inviting fresh water swimming pools await you, a terrific Spa & Wellness Centre (charge), immediate beach access and small marina, organised games and activities 6-days a week and a host of fun sports and water sports on offer by local agents. Children can also enjoy a kid's club, their own pool and playground, and a babysitting service is available. There is so much to choose from to entertain all members of the family, at a slow or a fast pace; book into the style and comfort of the 5-star Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa at Platanias on the magical Greek island of Crete. Getting to the hotel: Chania Akrotiri International Airport serves. Local tips: Visit Hania town and Venetian harbour 9km away; platanias village is a popular resort with a choice of restaurants, bars, taverns and shops. FACILITIES: Food, drink and entertainment: 'Helios & Eos' main restaurant for buffet-style breakfast, lunch & dinner; 'Ikaros' roof garden restaurant for theme nights; 'Island' a la carte restaurant offers lunch around the pool area, by the pool bar with a large variety of light dishes; 'Vythos' a la carte restaurant for theme nights (during the high season) and 'Iris' ballroom for gala dinners; 'Hermes' Lobby Bar; 'Island' & 'Atlantis' pool bars; Sport, games and activities: 5 fresh water swimming pools with separate paddling pools for children, sun terraces with free loungers & parasols; Spa & Wellness facilities (charge) include indoor heated pool with natural lighting, communal hydrotherapy area with Turkish Hamam, sauna, footbaths, ice fountain and sensation shower, 5 treatment rooms for body massages and facial treatments, private couples' suites with Jacuzzi, sauna & sensation shower, and hair salon. Beach access with sun beds and umbrellas (charge). 6-day animation includes games, sports, competitions, etc. Local agents offer a life guard; water sports centre; windsurfing school; waterskiing school; water games; pedaloes/canoes/parachute; scuba-diving; sailing-cruising; mountain bike rental; mini golf (next to the hotel); soccer field (soil-based) and horse riding. For the kids: Children's Club (5-12 years) with organised activities, children's swimming pool, playground, and babysitting service on request. Additional: 24 hour Reception Services, housekeeping, WiFi internet in communal areas, internet spot (charge), currency exchange, business centre, extensive conference and meeting facilities with A/V equipment, WiFi and business facilities, laundry & ironing facilities, mailbox, car rental service, 12 lifts, security service, medical care on request, mini market & gift shop, outdoor accessible ramps, wheelchairs available and easy beach access, and free private parking.