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Plakias / Nikos at 'On The Rocks'
« Last post by JBMouse on Today at 08:14:47 AM »I have been told that on the rocks has closed permanently and Nikos has retired, can someone confirm this for me?
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Where to eat...or not! / Kri Kri - many negative reviews..
« Last post by kokkinos vrachos on March 21, 2025, 06:02:31 PM »Yassas, talked to a friend (local) today about the Foinikias Kantina. It is located above Souda Bay on Kastri Mountain. We talked about the food and the prices. He then said that the Kri Kri Taverna was the most expensive Taverna in Plakias.
In addition to good reviews, there were also many negative reviews last year. Some visitors made negative comments:
- That the first question from the waiter had been whether to pay in cash or by card?
- The slow service and the long wait for the order and the bill were also criticised.
- that water and bread are charged at ?2 per person. This has been the case since May 2023.
- No more (red) house wine as in previous years, instead only (more expensive) bottled wines.
- Very expensive
I went to the Kri Kri Taverna in October 2014 and had a pizza, but I wasn't convinced by it. I actually wanted to give the pizza another chance - but I won't do that now. It's a great pity about this development at Kri Kri.
Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv
In addition to good reviews, there were also many negative reviews last year. Some visitors made negative comments:
- That the first question from the waiter had been whether to pay in cash or by card?
- The slow service and the long wait for the order and the bill were also criticised.
- that water and bread are charged at ?2 per person. This has been the case since May 2023.
- No more (red) house wine as in previous years, instead only (more expensive) bottled wines.
- Very expensive
I went to the Kri Kri Taverna in October 2014 and had a pizza, but I wasn't convinced by it. I actually wanted to give the pizza another chance - but I won't do that now. It's a great pity about this development at Kri Kri.
Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv
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Plakias / Re: "Overtourism" in the Kourtaliotiko gorge
« Last post by spottttttt on March 08, 2025, 01:57:32 PM »Been there already long way down!!
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Plakias / From 1 May to 31 October there is an entrance fee to enter the Kourtaliotiko Gor
« Last post by kokkinos vrachos on March 02, 2025, 06:23:46 PM »From 1 May to 31 October there is an entrance fee to enter the Kourtaliotiko Gorge
An overview of all the changes:
- There is controlled access during visiting hours from 9:00 to 19:00. A maximum of 100 people are allowed to descend per hour.
- Swimming is prohibited.
- An electronic ticket system will be introduced for entry.
- The path into the gorge starts at the entrance near Asomatos and leads to the chapel of Agios Nikolaos.
https://rethnea.gr/neoi-kanones-sto-kourtaliotiko-farangi/
Best regards from Plakias, kv
An overview of all the changes:
- There is controlled access during visiting hours from 9:00 to 19:00. A maximum of 100 people are allowed to descend per hour.
- Swimming is prohibited.
- An electronic ticket system will be introduced for entry.
- The path into the gorge starts at the entrance near Asomatos and leads to the chapel of Agios Nikolaos.
https://rethnea.gr/neoi-kanones-sto-kourtaliotiko-farangi/
Best regards from Plakias, kv
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Plakias / Re: The Kotsifou Gorge has been closed since March 13, 2024 due to a landslide
« Last post by kokkinos vrachos on March 02, 2025, 06:15:31 PM »Kalispera, if all goes well, the work on the Kotsifou Gorge will be completed by the end of February or early March and the gorge can be reopened to traffic about a year after the landslide.
A study is being carried out into the possibility of building a new road to the south and then a tunnel.
Best regards from Plakis, kv
A study is being carried out into the possibility of building a new road to the south and then a tunnel.
Best regards from Plakis, kv
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Plakias / Re: "Overtourism" in the Kourtaliotiko gorge
« Last post by kokkinos vrachos on February 11, 2025, 07:49:16 AM »Kalimera, from 1 May to 31 October, the entrance fee to the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, with its famous waterfalls, is now ?5.
https://www.neakriti.gr/kriti/rethymno/2101736_i-diaheirisi-toy-fysikoy-ploytoy-toy-koyrtalioti-i-egkrisi-fek-kai-ta
https://www.cretalive.gr/kriti/koyrtaliotis-me-eisitirio-sto-exis-i-eisodos-gia-na-prostateytei-i-periohi
Kalo Chimona (Καλό χειμώνα) - have a good winter, kv
https://www.neakriti.gr/kriti/rethymno/2101736_i-diaheirisi-toy-fysikoy-ploytoy-toy-koyrtalioti-i-egkrisi-fek-kai-ta
https://www.cretalive.gr/kriti/koyrtaliotis-me-eisitirio-sto-exis-i-eisodos-gia-na-prostateytei-i-periohi
Kalo Chimona (Καλό χειμώνα) - have a good winter, kv
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Plakias / Re: The Kotsifou Gorge has been closed since March 13, 2024 due to a landslide
« Last post by kokkinos vrachos on January 30, 2025, 08:06:54 AM »Kalimera, another 2 million euros were approved for Kotsifou Gorge and Kourtaliotiko Gorge.
Of this, 900,000 euros are for the Kotsifou Gorge.
There is also a study for a tunnel in the Kotsifou Gorge and in the Kourtaliotiko Gorge.
https://www.neakriti.gr/kriti/rethymno/2099682_rethymno-anisyhia-meta-ti-nea-ptosi-brahon-sto-koyrtaliotiko-faraggi-vid
https://www.cretalive.gr/kriti/rethymno-2-ekat-eyro-gia-erga-apokatastasis-ton-fysikon-katastrofon-sta-faraggia-koyrtalioti
Best regards from Plakais, kv
Of this, 900,000 euros are for the Kotsifou Gorge.
There is also a study for a tunnel in the Kotsifou Gorge and in the Kourtaliotiko Gorge.
https://www.neakriti.gr/kriti/rethymno/2099682_rethymno-anisyhia-meta-ti-nea-ptosi-brahon-sto-koyrtaliotiko-faraggi-vid
https://www.cretalive.gr/kriti/rethymno-2-ekat-eyro-gia-erga-apokatastasis-ton-fysikon-katastrofon-sta-faraggia-koyrtalioti
Best regards from Plakais, kv
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Plakias / Re: Paligremnos
« Last post by Davos on January 15, 2025, 08:22:17 AM »Thanks to both of you for the confirmation. Sad news. 😢
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Plakias / The Palegremnos taverna is history...
« Last post by kokkinos vrachos on January 12, 2025, 02:09:08 PM »Yassas, it's true, the flats and the Palegremnos taverna are currently being demolished. New apartments are being built in the same place. The associated beach bar has also already been demolished.
"The time has come for us to officially announce that Palegremnos Studios is closing for good.
We would like to thank all our guests who have supported us over the years. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
Gianni and Georgia
Over the last 15 years, Palegremnos Taverna has become one of the best tavernas in Plakias and was a great alternative to the crowded and popular tavernas in Myrthios.
The seasonal daily menus included such delicious and traditional dishes as black-eyed beans with vegetables and yoghurt or spinach and feta lasagne.
Over the years, there have been many long-time regulars from tourists and residents.
In 2023 there was no more free water as a welcome drink, so I haven't gone back since.
In 2024, the quality of the dishes deteriorated greatly and the portions became smaller and smaller. You had to pay extra for the glass of water provided, the bread and even the olive oil.
There were some bad reviews on Google Maps and TA.
Best regards from Pakias, kv
"The time has come for us to officially announce that Palegremnos Studios is closing for good.
We would like to thank all our guests who have supported us over the years. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
Gianni and Georgia
Over the last 15 years, Palegremnos Taverna has become one of the best tavernas in Plakias and was a great alternative to the crowded and popular tavernas in Myrthios.
The seasonal daily menus included such delicious and traditional dishes as black-eyed beans with vegetables and yoghurt or spinach and feta lasagne.
Over the years, there have been many long-time regulars from tourists and residents.
In 2023 there was no more free water as a welcome drink, so I haven't gone back since.
In 2024, the quality of the dishes deteriorated greatly and the portions became smaller and smaller. You had to pay extra for the glass of water provided, the bread and even the olive oil.
There were some bad reviews on Google Maps and TA.
Best regards from Pakias, kv
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Holiday Companies / Re: Car Hire
« Last post by kokkinos vrachos on January 12, 2025, 07:56:04 AM »Kalimera, I can also highly recommend the local car hire company Moto Auto Plakias. Simply uncomplicated and good prices. Very good prices even in the low season and in winter.
The office is in the middle of the beach road, with the Diving School and Centre and the Vitalakis supermarket to the right.
https://motoautoplakias.com/
Best regards from Pakias, kv
The office is in the middle of the beach road, with the Diving School and Centre and the Vitalakis supermarket to the right.
https://motoautoplakias.com/
Best regards from Pakias, kv