map of Crete and the area around Plakias.
	The distance between Heraklion airport and Plakias is about 120 km: take the "new road" to Chania / Rethymnon for 85 km, as soon as Rethymnon is in sight leave the road for Spili, after 20 km turn right for Plakias. All crossings have signs.