Platis Gialos is one of the largest sandy beaches of the island and is the most popular choice of Greek visitors.
The beach of Platis Gialos receives awards every year from the FEE, with the blue flag of the European Union indicating its compliance with 32 strict criteria of the programme (cleanliness, organisation, swimming water quality, safety, life guard facilities, first aid, services, facilities, etc.).
On the left side of the bay there is a fishing boat refuge that also provides services to yachts.
In Platis Gialos there are rooms to let, hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, a tourist office, cafés, and pottery workshops.