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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Thread for Friends of Christos
« on: June 13, 2025, 09:13:42 AM »
ah - thanks! We go to Plakias in 10 days time so will give it a try. 
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Plakias / Re: Nikos at 'On The Rocks'
« on: June 02, 2025, 11:06:56 AM »
Pleased to hear it! We'll give it a try when we go in 3 weeks time! 
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Plakias / Re: Tasomanolis
« on: May 28, 2025, 04:12:03 PM »
hmmm.....maybe sadly now closed??
https://restaurantguru.com/Rousolakos-Preveli-Agios-Vasileios-Crete-Region
https://restaurantguru.com/Rousolakos-Preveli-Agios-Vasileios-Crete-Region
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Plakias / Plakias tavernas - any new ones?
« on: May 21, 2025, 03:02:42 PM »
Kalispera
With the sad demise of Tasos, any new tavernas sprung up in Plakias/Myrthios or surrounding area?
We noticed Kapilio had opened in Myrthios, but didn't get a chance to visit - I think it only opens evenings? Any reviews please?
Whilst I'm asking, there's a taverna Rousolakos Preveli listed on Tripadvisor - looks like on road to the Preveli monastery, but I twice tried to find it, without success
Anyone give me a pointer please?
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g319776-d10713734-Reviews-Rousolakos_Preveli-Plakias_Agios_Vasileios_Municipality_Rethymnon_Prefecture_Cre.html
ευχαριστώ πολύ
With the sad demise of Tasos, any new tavernas sprung up in Plakias/Myrthios or surrounding area?
We noticed Kapilio had opened in Myrthios, but didn't get a chance to visit - I think it only opens evenings? Any reviews please?
Whilst I'm asking, there's a taverna Rousolakos Preveli listed on Tripadvisor - looks like on road to the Preveli monastery, but I twice tried to find it, without success
Anyone give me a pointer please?https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g319776-d10713734-Reviews-Rousolakos_Preveli-Plakias_Agios_Vasileios_Municipality_Rethymnon_Prefecture_Cre.html
ευχαριστώ πολύ
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Plakias / Re: Tasomanolis
« on: May 02, 2025, 07:05:51 PM »
Thanks KV
So Tasos is still doing his boat tours, as he did out of former Tasomanolis Taverna.
So Tasos is still doing his boat tours, as he did out of former Tasomanolis Taverna.
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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Sirocco Restaurant
« on: April 23, 2025, 04:46:48 PM »
KV - yassas! thanks for the Sirocco info. That's a pity, as it has become a fave of ours.
e1.50 for water - I can live with that, but e5 for bread is a bit steep! Easy enough to refuse it though I'd guess.
e1.50 for water - I can live with that, but e5 for bread is a bit steep! Easy enough to refuse it though I'd guess.
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Where to eat...or not! / Sirocco
« on: April 23, 2025, 04:39:27 PM »
Sirocco (sic) has really come up in the ranks in the last couple of years - smart revamp and great all round. We ate there 3 times last July and all 3 were excellent. Recommended!
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Holiday Companies / Re: Car Hire
« on: April 17, 2025, 03:05:47 PM »
I can second KV's recommendation of Moto Auto Plakias - we've used them for 4 years now and have always had excellent service
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Plakias / Tasomanolis
« on: April 17, 2025, 03:02:06 PM »
Does anyone have an update regarding the former Tasomanolis site please?
Taso's closure was a great loss - enjoyed the place a lot (even though prices had risen latterly).
We saw building work going on last July. Heard mention of it being offices, but maybe a new restaurant?? Thanks
Taso's closure was a great loss - enjoyed the place a lot (even though prices had risen latterly).
We saw building work going on last July. Heard mention of it being offices, but maybe a new restaurant?? Thanks
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Plakias / Re: Nikos at 'On The Rocks'
« on: April 17, 2025, 02:58:38 PM »
No surprise if it has - last time we went, we waited for the 'beach service' for 10 mins then chased them then waited another 10 mins but no show!! Needless to say we left and won't be back!
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Holiday Companies / Re: Jet2
« on: April 17, 2025, 02:48:41 PM »
Ryan Air bless them are about half the price! Though also up in price since last year
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Plakias / Re: Lovely to be Back!
« on: July 18, 2024, 10:57:03 AM »
Hi - just returned (15 Jul) after glorious 14 days in sunny Plakias
Some random jottings which may (or not) be of interest:
- weather was amazing - 34-39 every day, which may be too hot for some!
- last year was calm but this year we had med-strong winds on most days.
- the new promenade looked smart and a nice walk along the full length of the front. Nice grass running all the way too.
- the road is all brickwork too - also nice
- 'no parking' signs all along the west end, but these are completely ignored!
- tourist profile different to recent years: say 30% German, UK, French
- definitely busier than previous years but not overly so
- some significant changes in the tavernas - Tasomanolis is sadly completely gone - turned into apartments and an office
- GioMa under new management - still excellent view, but no longer able to book a table, and rather offhand woman running the show. And be warned about fresh fish price - we paid e42 for a medium seabass!.
Other dining out experiences:
- Plateia (Myrthios): went 3 times - excellent. Pre-order moussaka to avoid disappointment. VG mixed mezze.
- Dionyssos (Myr): guided tour of the kitchen so you can see exactly what you're getting. VG food and views
- Mariou: Great place as always - very friendly great views and great food.
- Panostrati (Selia) - nice authentic, out-of-the-way spot. VG fish.
- Sirocco - excellent place - friendly, good food, service and view. A new top 3 for us
- Merastri (Selia) - another great food spot with lovely views
And for nice spots for a drink:
- Foinikas Kantina (above Souda beach) - breathtaking view and friendly staff
- Ostraco - a fave late nightcap spot
- Cantina o Petros - great cheap rustic place on the Plakias - Lefkogia roadside. Good wraps too.
- great tavernas along the coast going E towards Frangokastello : Tav Galini/Lakki beach, Tav Koutelo
- and along the coast going W towards Triopetra - spectacular Tav Fotia (Ag Fotini) and Tav Filenia on Triopetra to Spili road (fill your water bottles with spring water gushing from the fountain!)
The Kotsifou gorge is still closed and prob for some time to come.
We were getting e1.18/? using credit card but drawing atm cash was much lower - e1.03 at the blue/yellow ATM points, but best bet is the 'Eurobank' atm at the shop next to the fish spa place by Moto Plakias. They gave e1.08 AND you just tap your card, so no fears of card being swallowed (as happened to us a few years ago)
Petrol rather pricey - best we found was e1.94/l
Anyway, enough rambling! Enjoyed our 2 weeks thoroughly. Yassas!
Some random jottings which may (or not) be of interest:
- weather was amazing - 34-39 every day, which may be too hot for some!
- last year was calm but this year we had med-strong winds on most days.
- the new promenade looked smart and a nice walk along the full length of the front. Nice grass running all the way too.
- the road is all brickwork too - also nice
- 'no parking' signs all along the west end, but these are completely ignored!
- tourist profile different to recent years: say 30% German, UK, French
- definitely busier than previous years but not overly so
- some significant changes in the tavernas - Tasomanolis is sadly completely gone - turned into apartments and an office
- GioMa under new management - still excellent view, but no longer able to book a table, and rather offhand woman running the show. And be warned about fresh fish price - we paid e42 for a medium seabass!.
Other dining out experiences:
- Plateia (Myrthios): went 3 times - excellent. Pre-order moussaka to avoid disappointment. VG mixed mezze.
- Dionyssos (Myr): guided tour of the kitchen so you can see exactly what you're getting. VG food and views
- Mariou: Great place as always - very friendly great views and great food.
- Panostrati (Selia) - nice authentic, out-of-the-way spot. VG fish.
- Sirocco - excellent place - friendly, good food, service and view. A new top 3 for us
- Merastri (Selia) - another great food spot with lovely views
And for nice spots for a drink:
- Foinikas Kantina (above Souda beach) - breathtaking view and friendly staff
- Ostraco - a fave late nightcap spot
- Cantina o Petros - great cheap rustic place on the Plakias - Lefkogia roadside. Good wraps too.
- great tavernas along the coast going E towards Frangokastello : Tav Galini/Lakki beach, Tav Koutelo
- and along the coast going W towards Triopetra - spectacular Tav Fotia (Ag Fotini) and Tav Filenia on Triopetra to Spili road (fill your water bottles with spring water gushing from the fountain!)
The Kotsifou gorge is still closed and prob for some time to come.
We were getting e1.18/? using credit card but drawing atm cash was much lower - e1.03 at the blue/yellow ATM points, but best bet is the 'Eurobank' atm at the shop next to the fish spa place by Moto Plakias. They gave e1.08 AND you just tap your card, so no fears of card being swallowed (as happened to us a few years ago)
Petrol rather pricey - best we found was e1.94/l
Anyway, enough rambling! Enjoyed our 2 weeks thoroughly. Yassas!
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Plakias / Re: The Kotsifou Gorge has been closed since March 13, 2024 due to a landslide
« on: June 14, 2024, 03:56:23 PM »
kv - καλησπέρα - ευχαριστώ πολύ.
Not going to be open by the time we get there in 2 weeks time then?
Not going to be open by the time we get there in 2 weeks time then?
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Plakias / Re: Seafront work
« on: June 12, 2024, 03:23:02 PM »
kv - nice video
Looking forward to our annual Plakias visit soon - end of June!!
Looking forward to our annual Plakias visit soon - end of June!!