Plakias history

Plakias is a seaside tourist settlement in Rethymno in southern Crete.

The area has been inhabited since antiquity. Plakias' place is considered by some to be the ancient city of Lamon or the ancient city of Phoenician Lambia]. 

Roman artifacts have been found in Plakias, and a necropolis of 5 acres has been found at the site of Zoodochos Pigi, but the slabs have been removed from the graves. Scattered plates have been found on the slope and according to one theory, the large number of plates gave the name Plakias to the area. According to another theory, the name derives from the fact that the village was built on a large slab.

The settlement is new, as it was created around 1830 or early 20th century by fishermen from Sellia Rethymnon who settled in the area. In the 1960s Plakias beach was a popular destination for hippies. In the 1970s, Plakias witnessed great tourism development. . Hotels, cafes, taverns, rooms to let, shops, organized beaches and a post office are available in Plakias today. It is also a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts.