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Plakias / Re: Building work ?
« Last post by CharlesCowan on December 01, 2022, 01:06:01 PM »
Most of the building work is now finished, the hotel lemon has had a major overhaul and they have gutted the top floors re-built all the inside walls and new balconies etc,  I think it is just about finished now.

A new block of apartments has sprung up on the road to the far end opposite Alianthos Beach,just in the plastering stage now so maybe  finished in a month or so.

The new Taverner opposite the cosy bar is called "Throumpi" and is very good, its more of a traditional menu and Manolis the owner goes into the mountains most day to collect the herbs and greens that they serve and free dives in the season to catch octopus.

Manousis taverner at the back of Alianthos Gardens has had a overhaul with new decor, toilet block and updated menu, new staff, a must visit for regulars I would suggest.

Sifis is still as good as ever, Geo Mar has had some work done, but not sure exactly what there was just some building materials outside for a few weeks in Jan/Feb.

A few new houses springing up on the Selia / Plakias road overlooking the new harbour my house being one of them.

The taverner on the right just as you drive out of selia towards the small george ( I cant rember the name ) is good, Nikos the owner/chef has been working in the Plakias area as a chef at many taverners for the last 25 years and is now open again for his second season.

Its getting busy in the main town now, I must admit I prefer legal steroids it when we were just about the only "foreigners" in town on a night and people has time to chat, but now we are in the mid 20s I can't say I miss the winter weather.

Happy holidays everyone ... and Yamas !

   

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Lysseos
« Last post by shinaria on October 26, 2022, 09:12:23 AM »
Yes, hard to imagine Plakias without them. I heard that Xristos is also closing at the end of the season.
Can anyone confirm this?
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Plakias / Re: Concerned about situation?
« Last post by Barny on October 18, 2022, 12:02:01 PM »
Don't mention the war.....
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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Lysseos
« Last post by Richard on October 16, 2022, 10:41:44 PM »
In Plakias at the moment and enjoying our evenings in Lysseos as usual.  However just to advise that Lysseos will be closing at the end of the season as Lucas and Lito are retiring.  Wishing them all the best but we sure will miss them.  Many great memories to look back on.

I was in Plakias last week, for a very short stay, and didn?t eat at Lysseos - I wish I?d read this before going! I will really miss the place.

Wasn?t everyone?s favourite, but felt the same when Harakas closed. Both were there since my first visit in ?95 (which seems a very long time ago now). I did see Sonja and Lambros early in June, having lunch on the prom, in the trees opposite Alianthos Beach hotel. Was nice to say hello!
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Plakias / Floods
« Last post by JBMouse on October 16, 2022, 12:52:26 PM »
Terrible news and pictures of the floods on Crete, all the news is from the North coast, but can anyone tell me did anything bad happen to Plakias, did the gorges overflow like before and damage the roads etc in the southern areas of Crete?
Best wishes to all those that have been affected, wherever they may be.
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Holiday Companies / Re: taxi transfer from Chania
« Last post by DandC on October 14, 2022, 12:11:11 PM »
You could hire a car for 3 days for the price of a 1-way transfer!!
I'd look into it and can thoroughly recommend contacting Yannis at:

Moto Auto Plakias (MAP) Car Rental
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Tel.: +30 28320  31908
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Plakias 74053  Dimos Ag. Vasileiou RETHIMNO ? CRETE ? GREECE

They also do transfers if you really want to go that route.
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Holiday Companies / Re: taxi transfer from Chania
« Last post by JBMouse on October 12, 2022, 02:48:48 PM »
I second that, do try Zach, been using him for many years, last price was about 115 euros one way, but that was, sadly, 2 years ago, hope to get back in 2023.
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Holiday Companies / Re: taxi transfer from Chania
« Last post by Barny on October 11, 2022, 02:24:55 PM »
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Holiday Companies / taxi transfer from Chania
« Last post by JaneGary on October 11, 2022, 01:41:54 PM »
Hi. We've been going to Plakias for over 30 years and usually hire a car. My son is going this Saturday (15th) and requires a taxi transfer from Chania. Any advice on the best company to use regarding reliability and price would be much appreciated. Many thanks. 
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Plakias / Re: Plakias 2022
« Last post by JBMouse on September 29, 2022, 04:50:42 PM »
Daniel, We haven't made it to Plakias for over 2 years now, due to covid, travel restrictions and my health causing several cancellations, and we do miss it, it was the place where we fell in love with Greece and the Greek people well over 20 years ago, and we have 2 other places we visit regularly (always try to do all 3 each year) but old age and ill health hasnn't so much as crept up on me, more like charged in with a fanfare of trumpets, and will restrict my choices, if I have any! The long and costly taxi transfer to Plakias is one factor, (I won't drive as I like my ouzo too much) but I know we will try at least one more time, to form our own opinions, and maybe to say a proper goodbye to Plakias and all the good folk who live and work there.
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