Platanakia - all beaches

This beach is truly wonderful to visit. There is so much to do in the area. There are numerous clubs to explore in every direction. There are plenty of shops and eateries to enjoy. Simply strolling around is a delightful experience.

The water at this beach is very deep and gets deep quickly. The bottom is mostly rocky with very little sand. However, the water is clean.

This beach located in the Pierria region, also known as Olympic region, offers excellent value for money when compared to other tourist destinations in Greece. Its proximity to Balkan countries, Hungary and Slovakia, as well as the completion of the Serbian and Northern Macedonian highways, make it easily accessible. The Greek part of the region is connected to Thessaloniki by a fast regional road and a highway. The beach stretches for 5 km from Paralia (Paralia Katerini) to Olympic Beach on the northern side of the Olympic Bay. Although the weather can be windy in the afternoon, it provides a refreshing and cooler atmosphere. Without wind, the air can become humid. The water is warm, particularly in August and the first weeks of September. However, stronger south winds (Meltemi) can create higher waves, so caution is advised, especially in the central part of the beach, where there is no rescue service. The water may become blurry due to the presence of sea grass, but it is clear of any pollution and has been awarded the Blue Flag of the FEE every year. The best water clarity and transparency can be experienced in the morning. Unlike the crowded city beaches, the central part of this long beach between Paralia and Olympic Beach is wide and half empty, even during the high season.

The restaurant offers a beautiful view of the sea and has a pleasant atmosphere with soothing background music. The food selection could be more extensive, but the quality is good and the presentation is nice. The prices are moderately high, which is fair considering the restaurant's ambiance and the scenic view. The service is decent, not flawless but satisfactory.

There's a nice, peaceful beach bar downstairs that you can easily locate. It's a small beach with rocky terrain.

Overall, it's a pleasant beach bar, particularly if you're looking to unwind. It's never overly crowded and the music is enjoyable. However, the service could use some improvement, and the deck chairs/sunbeds are somewhat damaged and dirty—not a huge issue, but still a bit disappointing. Despite this, I still recommend it.