Welcome to
PLATANIAS
Where the pulse of Chania beats the loudest.
Platanias is located just 10 km west of Chania and has evolved from a fishing village to one of the islands most popular holiday destinations. Having stunning beaches and a lively nightlife, Platanias is the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement.Whether you seek crystal-clear waters or endless entertinement, this coastal gem has it all.
will find clear blue skies and a light sea breeze.
From traditional fishing village to a Premier Destination
Though today Platanias is a bustling resort, its roots run deep in Cretan history. Respite its rapid growth it has retained its traditional charm, especially in the Old vikllage, where the stone houses reming visitiors of its rich heritage.
Exploring Crete’s Natural Wonders – Gorges and Transfers with Samaria Taxi
Beyond its beaches and lively streets, Platanias serves as a gateway to some of Crete’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Just a short journey away, you’ll find the island’s famous gorges:
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Samaria Gorge – Europe’s longest gorge, a stunning 16km hike through towering cliffs and lush forests.
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Imbros Gorge – A shorter but equally picturesque trek, perfect for those looking for a less demanding hike.
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Agia Irini Gorge – A hidden gem, offering a peaceful nature walk surrounded by Crete’s rugged beauty.
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Kourtaliotiko Gorge – A dramatic landscape of steep rock walls and waterfalls, leading to the crystal waters of the south coast.
To make exploring these natural wonders hassle-free, Samaria Taxi offers reliable and comfortable transfers from Platanias. Whether you’re an avid hiker or simply wish to admire Crete’s untamed landscapes, getting there has never been easier. Get your Platanias taxi to Samaria gorge here!
Booking Information
How to book your transfer
Let us take care of your transfer to from Platanias to Samaria Gorge
We specialise on your safe transfer on Samaria Gorge or any other Gorge of West Crete.
Reliability
Comfort
Experience
Why Choose Samaria Taxi
Reliable and Punctual
At Samaria taxi, we understand the importance of reliability and punctuality for making your trip stress free. It is very important for us to arrive on schedule every time, with our team of excperienced drivers through their detailed knowledge of the roads, allowing you to relax and enjoy the route.
Comfortable Rides
With our extended fleet of Minivans, minibus and taxi we cater to every need of our customers. We provide transfers for bigger or smaller groups or even suggest a shared route if it pleases you for better pricing plans. All of the cars in our fleet provide a comfortable and easy ride.
Experienced Drivers
Our drivers at Samaria taxi are highly experienced with extensive local knowledge of the Samaria Gorge and the surrounding areas. With many years of experience of driving on the routes of West Crete, they ensure a safe and smooth journey, allowing them to provide tips and recommendations, giving you a better travel experience.
Affordable rates
With our very competitive pricing you can be sure that our quote will be the best on the market. We keep our prices low without compromising our quality or have any small letters in our services. If you get a better quote you can always ask us to match it.
What are your transfer options?
Private Taxi Transfers
At Samaria taxi, we can provide taxi transfer to Samaria Gorge, from any location of Crete. We can pick you up from your hotel or randevouz point and transfer you to the Gorge. We are located on most of the large cities around Crete, so we can give very competitive pricing.
We also provide taxi to Agia Irini Gorge and Vasiliki Strata Gorge
Group Transfers
We can accomodate a small or larger group transfer with the wide selection of cars in our fleet. We can provide from taxis to minivans and mini bus.
Custom Transfers
If you have any special requests, you can contact us to talk it through and find the best solution for your transfer.
Besides Samaria Gorge, we provide transfer to other known gorges of West Crete as well. These gorges are Agia Irini Gorge and Vasiliki Strata Gorge.
Discover more information for those two smaller but beautiful gorges of West Crete.
Find out more information for your luxury transportation for a fun day full of hiking bellow.
