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Gossip / Re: How did you first find Plakias?

« on: May 05, 2025, 12:32:12 PM »

Kalimera, I've been visiting Crete since 2008 and have had one or more bases every year on each visit to the island and then explored the area extensively.

My first visit was in October 2014. The destinations: Frangokastello, Plakias and Agia Galini. In Plakias, I went to the Thetis Rooms, which no longer exist.
Then again in Plakias in October 2015.

Then I was back in Plakias in October 2020 and April and October 2022.

Since April 2023, I've been in Souda/Plakias twice a year for several months.

Now in March/April was my 10th visit to Plakias...

Best regards from Hamburg, kv

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Plakias / Re: Tasomanolis

« on: May 02, 2025, 09:34:03 PM »

Exactly Tasos, now concentrates exclusively on the boat tour business.

Tasos took me hitchhiking from Plakias to Souda a few times in April. Super nice guy. His wife has also taken me hitchhiking.

kalo savvatokyriako, kv

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Plakias / Re: Tasomanolis

« on: April 30, 2025, 04:09:45 PM »

Kalispera DandC, the tavern no longer exists. The former taverna is now a boutique.

It now offers boat tours: https://plakiasboattours.com/

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: To Exepoito

« on: April 30, 2025, 03:57:07 PM »

Yassas, the price level in Plakias has risen dramatically this year. You pay ?2-?3 more for a meal than last year. The prices are outrageous...

Water is still free as a welcome drink - with a few exceptions. Olive oil is nowhere to be found on the tables.

I've just spent a week in Paleochora and the price level there is much cheaper (tavernas, bakeries, supermarkets).

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Sifis March 2025

« on: April 30, 2025, 03:56:19 PM »

Yassas, the price level in Plakias has risen dramatically this year. You pay ?2-?3 more for a meal than last year. The prices are outrageous...

Water is still free as a welcome drink - with a few exceptions. Olive oil is nowhere to be found on the tables.

I've just spent a week in Paleochora and the price level there is much cheaper (tavernas, bakeries, supermarkets).

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Sirocco Restaurant

« on: April 30, 2025, 03:55:21 PM »

Yassas DandC, the price level in Plakias has risen dramatically this year. You pay ?2-?3 more for a meal than last year. The prices are outrageous...

Water is still free as a welcome drink - with a few exceptions. Olive oil is nowhere to be found on the tables.

I've just spent a week in Paleochora and the price level there is much cheaper (tavernas, bakeries, supermarkets).

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Sifis March 2025

« on: April 30, 2025, 03:46:55 PM »

Yassou JBMouse, take a look here and read the reviews on google maps.

http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?topic=1902.0

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Holiday Companies / Re: Car Hire

« on: April 30, 2025, 03:42:15 PM »

Yassas, have now booked again for 2 days in April with Moto Auto Plakias. They now have almost 100 cars in their fleet.

However, the price for a week was cheaper with another provider.

So it's worth comparing the prices at Moto Auto Plakias, Car Island Plakias and Monza Car Bike Rental.

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Plakias / Kourtaliotiko Gorge

« on: April 02, 2025, 06:19:30 AM »

Kalimera, the heavy rain yesterday caused a rockslide in the Kourtaliotiko gorge.

https://www.neakriti.gr/kriti/rethymno/2110509_megalos-brahos-prosgeiothike-sto-koyrtaliotiko-faraggi-ap-tin-dynati-brohi

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Plakias / Re: 25 March - Which taverns/cafes/bars are already open?

« on: April 01, 2025, 03:00:07 PM »

Taverna Throubi (best taverna) in Plakias has also been open for a few days...

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Plakias / Re: The Kotsifou Gorge has been closed since March 13, 2024 due to a landslide

« on: March 31, 2025, 12:27:22 PM »

Kalimera, and there was also a serious car accident.

https://rethnea.gr/trochaio-atychima-sto-farangi-tou-kotsyfou-sto-nosokomeio-chanion-nosilevetai-o-travmatias-odigos/

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Plakias / Re: 25 March - Which taverns/cafes/bars are already open?

« on: March 30, 2025, 06:54:38 AM »

Kalimera, Taverna Apanemo and Kyma are now also open...

The bakery opens tomorrow...

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Plakias / 30.March:Kotsifou Gorge reopened, restoration work completed after the landslide

« on: March 30, 2025, 06:45:22 AM »

Kalimera, after more than a year it is once again possible to drive through Kotsifou Gorge by car. Miracles do happen...

Kotsifou Gorge reopened - restoration work completed after the landslide
https://www.neakriti.gr/kriti/rethymno/2110004_kriti-xana-anoihto-faraggi-toy-kotsifoy-oloklirothikan-oi-ergasies

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Plakias / Re: Nikos at 'On The Rocks'

« on: March 29, 2025, 05:39:29 AM »

Kalimera, the three rooms above with sea view are currently being renovated. Windows and doors are outside, the rooms have been gutted...

kalo savvatokyriako, kv

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Where to eat...or not! / Sifis March 2025

« on: March 28, 2025, 04:35:31 AM »

Kalimera, I was invited to dinner at Sifis yesterday.

The food is good, but the prices are now like in the Cyclades.

Moussaka in a small round clay pot a proud 12.20Euro (9Euro 2022, 10Euro 2024). Tzatziki a hefty 5.20Euro (still 4.50Euro in 2022), portion of Chorta 6Euro. You are charged 3Euro for bread and a small bowl of olives as a welcome drink. There is also no more olive oil on the table!

Conclusion: simply too expensive.

The Sifis taverna has had many regulars for many years, especially from Germany, as Sifis speaks German and serves simple but good, down-to-earth Greek cuisine. Another advantage is that the Sifis taverna is open all year round and is the only taverna open in Plakias in winter. Important for digital nomads and residents.

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv