Less than a minute and you are in the sea. The neighborhood gives you very practical opportunity to go shop or eat nearby. The people of Plakias are really kind and caring people like Crete in general. I found it very comfortable to sleep, to cook and to swim and to shop. Alex's cousin greeted me and they both asked me in person or by messages if I was doing allright. There was one regular cleaning as I stayed 5 nights. Overall, if you are into sea, taste, culture of Crete both Plakias and Alex'a apartment are great.