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Pláka is the small place in Greece, located some 20 km to the north from Áyios Nikólaos. The capital city Athens is in 460 km to the north-west. According to the latest census, the population of Pláka is about 170 people. Thousands of tourists visit Pláka every year to see its fortification.

Airport Sitia (IATA: JSH) is 50 km away from it and is the closest airport to it.

Interesting places in Pláka

1. Spinalonga
The island of Spinalonga (Greek: Σπιναλόγκα), officially known as Kalydon (Καλυδών), is located in the Gulf of Elounda in north-eastern Crete, in Lasithi prefecture, next to the town of Elounda. The official Greek name of the island today is Kalydon. Originally, Spinalonga was not an island, it was part of the island of Crete. During Venetian occupation the island was carved out of the coast for defense purposes and a fort was built there. A popular name for the island since Venetian rule is Spi…

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Blue Palace a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa

starting $489

Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

starting $662

Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel

starting $306

Sfirakis Traditional House

starting $0

Athina Villas

starting $68

Almond Tree Villas

starting $122

Tasmania Village

starting $82

The Traditional Homes of Crete

starting $107

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