Horizon Beach Hotel is located in Plakias Rethymno, Crete Just 400m west from centre of Plakias the Horizon Beach Hotel, set by the sea enjoys splendidly open views across the bay. Right below is a sand and shingle beach, with clear water, where you can swim. As well as having glorious sea views, the Horizon beach enjoys a very peaceful position, nevertheless shops and taverns are within easy reach on foot and the main beach is a 10 minutes walk away. It is also a good place for those who enjoy walking, near or longer distances in the typical Cretan countryside with wild flowers and olive trees. Next to the hotel is a very new, modern apartment block with a fantastic view over the sea. There is an apartment on the upper floor of two rooms about 50 square metres with two big balconies for 2 - 5 people. On the first floor is a studio for 3 people with a very big balcony and next to the studio is a triple room with a very big balcony and a large veranda. All have air-conditioning and they are open all over the winter. The hotel is light and airy and the twin and double bedrooms, all of which have a private sea facing balcony and polished stone floors, are comfortably but simply furnished and have their own shower room (or bathroom, direct telephone, refrigerator, air condition (available) and safe box).