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Forum and Website discussion / [Tutorial] Quoting in 2.0
« on: July 11, 2004, 05:46:26 AM »
Thanks Andy, very useful tip

Martyn & Svetlana

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Where to go / Agios Pavlos
« on: June 23, 2004, 06:51:06 AM »
This is a nice place with a small pretty beach and a couple of tavernas. Take the main road out of Plakias past Damnoni, Amoudi and Shinarias and eventually you will get the sign to the right. We arrived at about lunchtime and there were only around 10 people on the beach, all of whom appeared to be Greek. This main beach I would suggest is not apt for topless or clothing optional, however, just before going down the final hill into Agios Pavlos, take the sign to the right for "long sandy" beach. If you fancy a 100m climg down a steep slope, there are two wonderful bays (one small and one large) with nobody there except for one guy attending a dozen sun beds. Really quiet, good swimming and snorkelling and I should imagine that clothing optional creates no problem.

Watch the road in (15kms of it), because although it is tarmac, it is windy and narrow and we came across a few tractors and donkeys.

Hope you enjoy it

Martyn & Svetlana

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Where to eat...or not! / Good eating revival
« on: June 23, 2004, 06:35:37 AM »
Seeing as this topic doesn't seem to have been updated for a while, just a heads up on a couple of places that we found and enjoyed. For dinner although probably one of the more expensive places, we found the Christos Taverna, (first taverna at the end of the harbour) to be excellent for fresh fish. Friendly service and a nice breeze off the sea to cool you down after a long day on the beach.

The second one we found possibly for lunch, was a kebab house for which I have forgotten the name. However, coming away from the harbour going east, it's just past the Sofia restaurant on the same side. Small place but great lamb or pork souvlakia (two skewers), served with fries, salad and tzaziki all for €5.

I'd also agree with what Susan told us regarding the first taverna on the left in Mirthios, which has marvellous views over the bay of Plakias and good food. This one is good at lunchtime or for dinner.

Happy eating

Martyn & Svetlana

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Plakias / Unfortunately, we're back
« on: June 22, 2004, 12:24:32 PM »
Well I must say that the advice and tips received from all of you helped to make our "short" holiday most enjoyable!! 9 Days was not enough, I think 9 years would do the trick.

We thought due to the relative non-reaction of this forum that something would be strange about our accomodation, the Kalypso Cretan Village. Turns out that it is totally booked by a French tour operator with the exception of a few bookings through ANSO. Still it's a nice place with spectacular views and diving.

As for the rest of Plakias, tis a truly wonderful place still relatively unspoilt, that took us back to so many places in Greece some 20 odd years ago. Nice people with good attitudes, good food generally and in some places still home cooked at prices that whilst not cheap still offer great value for money. This whole section of the coast is a paradise, with just about as many beaches of every type as anyone could wish for. We did however, love the far end at Plakias and spent most of our time there. Thanks for all your pointers guys, we will definitely go back again if the chance arises.

Martyn & Svetlana

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Plakias / Kalypso Cretan Village
« on: May 30, 2004, 12:28:26 PM »
Just found this Forum and I have to say you guys really seem to share info. Can anyone tell me what the Kalypso Cretan Village is like? It'll be my first time in Plakias and I had to choose somewhere.

Thanks

Martyn  

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