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Plakias / Re: Car Hire
« Last post by ian s on May 11, 2022, 08:09:55 PM »Moto auto plakias. Have used them for many years and can highly recommend. They can also do airport transfers.
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Plakias / Car Hire
« Last post by Graham_and_Karen on May 11, 2022, 05:29:19 PM »Hi. I know that car hire has been discussed before, but companies change, and prices certainly have. Just wondering what recommendations other members would have. We will probably get a taxi transfer, but will want to hire a car when we're in Plakias, and certainly want to use a local company.
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Plakias / Re: This could be interesting !!!
« Last post by Graham_and_Karen on May 10, 2022, 08:59:36 PM »Very sad - I hope it can be stopped. So many places are being spoiled by over-development. I guess some people would say, that compared with many other places, Plakias isn't over-developed, but the vast majority of tourists holidaying in Plakias have returned many times because of place it is, not because of the place it could become.
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Plakias / Re: This could be interesting !!!
« Last post by JBMouse on May 10, 2022, 12:22:57 PM »That is awful, unforgivable, how can this be allowed, and why has work started?
We have been visiting Plakias at least twice a year for over 20 years, and the growth of the town has been well controlled, and hasn't detracted too much from the charm of the place, although that is more down to the many friends we now have in Plakias, and we still love it.
Lets hope the Mayor and the government can halt this desecration of one of the iconic views of Plakias Bay.
We have been visiting Plakias at least twice a year for over 20 years, and the growth of the town has been well controlled, and hasn't detracted too much from the charm of the place, although that is more down to the many friends we now have in Plakias, and we still love it.
Lets hope the Mayor and the government can halt this desecration of one of the iconic views of Plakias Bay.
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Plakias / This could be interesting !!!
« Last post by Daniel on May 09, 2022, 06:15:17 PM »New hotel building on the Gonates cliff/Plakias
9 May 2022, 08:17
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Kalimera, a private hotel investor, tries to build a hotel complex there. The mayor of Plakias has announced that the municipality is in appeal and will act against the building permit within 60 days. The construction work continues every day.
https://www.crete.pl/de/news_2048_Plakias_-_zagrozony_klif_Gonates_na_plazy_Paligremnos.html
https://www.goodnet.gr/news-item/mpoulntozes-ston-paligkremno.html?fbclid=IwAR3bdpAHN44hoJdNgLz6wVOsQVfqtpsDFtJnPcv15gmFEZKeUkM9F3GMWIA
9 May 2022, 08:17
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Kalimera, a private hotel investor, tries to build a hotel complex there. The mayor of Plakias has announced that the municipality is in appeal and will act against the building permit within 60 days. The construction work continues every day.
https://www.crete.pl/de/news_2048_Plakias_-_zagrozony_klif_Gonates_na_plazy_Paligremnos.html
https://www.goodnet.gr/news-item/mpoulntozes-ston-paligkremno.html?fbclid=IwAR3bdpAHN44hoJdNgLz6wVOsQVfqtpsDFtJnPcv15gmFEZKeUkM9F3GMWIA
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Plakias / Re: The last two years.
« Last post by DandC on May 06, 2022, 10:13:52 AM »So has anyone been to Plakias this 'season'? Any news?
We go in 4 wks time - counting down the days!
We go in 4 wks time - counting down the days!
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Plakias / Re: The last two years.
« Last post by DandC on March 21, 2022, 01:45:17 PM »Random notes from our last visit 6 months ago (Oct 2021)
Tavernas very busy - booking essential at the popular ones. Masks, sanitizers much in evidence.
Some were even refusing non-diners ie stopping off for a nightcap was a non-starter. eg Throubi, Minoiko. Panorama up in Myrthios even turned us away when we wanted a drink-only at 3.30pm, even though only 3 tables in use!! Unbelievable!
Our faves lived up to expectations - GioMa, Vrisi, Mariou, Tasomanolis and the new Alatsi (ex-Harakas) was a pleasant experience - VVG food.
On the Rocks boasts 'beach service' - we ordered inside then waited on beach for 20 mins despite a chaser. Only 4 other customers. We walked!
Ostraco = nice place for chilled late drink - sofas etc and nice waterside views.
Weather excellent - no rain, temp 24-30 deg, but really windy!! (Except the day we left!). Little or no wind as you went west of Plak.
Feared the worst hearing of the 'new builds' at east end of the beach - found them low-key - fairly tasteful, only 2 storey and well set back, with large gardens in front.
Disappointed by the new supermarket - the 'old' one opposite has a better range.
Hardly any Brits; about 95% German (or more).
Amazed by the road maintenance - LOADS of resurfaced roads.
Prices - eating out was about same as 2019, as was accomm cost. Petrol up from E1.45/l in 2019 to 1.75/l now. But car hire!!! DOUBLE the 2019 rates.
However, cannot recommend MotoAuto Plakias highly enough. Stress-free at all stages. No deposits, free 2nd driver, collect car at airport and pay at the office in Plak the next day! Rates were no more than any of the other firms either (E400/ 12 days). I'll be using them from now onwards.
Sad to say goodbye!
Booked again for June 2022 :-)
Tavernas very busy - booking essential at the popular ones. Masks, sanitizers much in evidence.
Some were even refusing non-diners ie stopping off for a nightcap was a non-starter. eg Throubi, Minoiko. Panorama up in Myrthios even turned us away when we wanted a drink-only at 3.30pm, even though only 3 tables in use!! Unbelievable!
Our faves lived up to expectations - GioMa, Vrisi, Mariou, Tasomanolis and the new Alatsi (ex-Harakas) was a pleasant experience - VVG food.
On the Rocks boasts 'beach service' - we ordered inside then waited on beach for 20 mins despite a chaser. Only 4 other customers. We walked!
Ostraco = nice place for chilled late drink - sofas etc and nice waterside views.
Weather excellent - no rain, temp 24-30 deg, but really windy!! (Except the day we left!). Little or no wind as you went west of Plak.
Feared the worst hearing of the 'new builds' at east end of the beach - found them low-key - fairly tasteful, only 2 storey and well set back, with large gardens in front.
Disappointed by the new supermarket - the 'old' one opposite has a better range.
Hardly any Brits; about 95% German (or more).
Amazed by the road maintenance - LOADS of resurfaced roads.
Prices - eating out was about same as 2019, as was accomm cost. Petrol up from E1.45/l in 2019 to 1.75/l now. But car hire!!! DOUBLE the 2019 rates.
However, cannot recommend MotoAuto Plakias highly enough. Stress-free at all stages. No deposits, free 2nd driver, collect car at airport and pay at the office in Plak the next day! Rates were no more than any of the other firms either (E400/ 12 days). I'll be using them from now onwards.
Sad to say goodbye!
Booked again for June 2022 :-)
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Plakias / Re: The last two years.
« Last post by Davos on March 18, 2022, 04:10:39 PM »Thanks Ian.
I too am looking forward to being there in September. If I spot you I will stand you a beer😁
I too am looking forward to being there in September. If I spot you I will stand you a beer😁
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Plakias / Re: The last two years.
« Last post by ian s on March 15, 2022, 06:04:10 PM »I was there last September and it was the busiest I've seen in over 30 years. Not really an issue and good to see all the businesses busy. Cars everywhere. I wondered if people were avoiding the bigger resorts due to covid and hiring cars to avoid public transport.
Plakias much the same with old familiar faces. Bars etc a bit trendier each year. New supermarket even has an escalator!
Major new complexes along the beach road but fortunately set far back in landscaped gardens so not too much a blot on the landscape when you're on the beach.
Overall it was great to be back and looking forward to September visit again.
Plakias much the same with old familiar faces. Bars etc a bit trendier each year. New supermarket even has an escalator!
Major new complexes along the beach road but fortunately set far back in landscaped gardens so not too much a blot on the landscape when you're on the beach.
Overall it was great to be back and looking forward to September visit again.
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Plakias / The last two years.
« Last post by Davos on March 14, 2022, 11:49:12 AM »Hi all.
Any good or bad changes to Plakias in the last 18 months. I will be there later this year, and just wondering about the Beached, Bars, Tavernas and Buildings?
Any good or bad changes to Plakias in the last 18 months. I will be there later this year, and just wondering about the Beached, Bars, Tavernas and Buildings?