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« Reply #30 on: October 08, 2007, 01:31:27 PM »
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« Reply #31 on: October 09, 2007, 07:22:52 AM »
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Sorry Guys, a bit more info for you:

http://www.plakiasresort.com/

george g...


I see that the contact details are in the UK at Broadheath, Altrincham.
I have e-mailed them for information about timescales.
When I know more I will post it on the board.


I now have a response from Fastro Developments:-

"The whole development will take approximately 5 years to build. Phase one build is due to start early next year and is scheduled for completion in March 2010. The show villa should be ready for next spring"

Seems strange that the first phase of only 43 villas is going to take 2 years, and the remaining 389 villas a further 3 years.

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« Reply #32 on: October 09, 2007, 01:22:38 PM »
[attachment=527:Tektonas_Sign.jpg]
Sorry to worry you all again, but we have this one to contend with as well.
If you check out the website, you'll find out exactly where it is.

I emailed them yesterday, but have had no reply as yet.

We all have a good idea of our opinions about what's going on, but the locals seem to be very quiet. I'd be interested in what they have to say after all they will have to live with it!

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« Reply #33 on: October 09, 2007, 01:32:47 PM »
Can Santa or Ali give us worried regulars any information about what is going on?

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« Reply #34 on: October 09, 2007, 02:16:09 PM »
Where dost thou find this sign?  I think their website shows a place somewhere between the Alianthos and the former Meltemi club. They are also building their stuff in Sellia and Damnoni... All the same,  boring: welcome to Disneyworld!
This is the soon end for the place we loved!

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« Reply #35 on: October 09, 2007, 02:44:20 PM »
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Where dost thou find this sign?  I think their website shows a place somewhere between the Alianthos and the former Meltemi club. They are also building their stuff in Sellia and Damnoni... All the same,  boring: welcome to Disneyworld!
This is the soon end for the place we loved!

shinaria  

The sign is posted on the wall of the building next door to Antoni's Place, and the website shows the land around the back of the bar where the sheep usually graze.    

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« Reply #36 on: October 09, 2007, 04:05:35 PM »
I see this thread has already made it into Google, and it's just above the 'Holprop' site.

I put 'Plakias Development' in search.

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« Reply #37 on: October 09, 2007, 07:40:50 PM »
When I made my reservation last week for next year I asked Sofia (Limani/Olive Grove) what she thought of the new developments, she just said: 'Yes, it's a pity' , that was all she had to say about it...... apart from the fact that such a big new project could  mean a threat to the relaxed and much apreciated atmosfere in Plakias I can imagine that a lot of the locals have mixed feelings, like for example Sofia, she has apartments so there will be more competition but she also runs a giftshop so there will be more turnover when many hundreds of well off new people arrive in town. So many of the Plakias people will also profit from all this happening and it must be confusing for them to deal with these mixed feelings. Dunno, maybe I'm just blabbering or maybe I make sense.....
Another thing is, it may be interesting to keep track of how many of these apartements/villas are actually sold over the next 1/2 year or so. I mailed them about a week ago and asked for their pricelist, they sent it to me right away. Eleven properties out of 53 were 'reserved' , none were sold. Maybe it's an idea if one of you people asks for their pricelist in a few weeks time and then someone else again and so on and on. Idea?
Chris H.

ps. I really, really wonder what sort of people would buy property like that, for sure not regulars (I suppose) As it is supposed to be 5 star quality will people that can afford 5 star property (the very cheapest are  200.000 euro's, vat not included!) find Plakias good enough to their spoiled likings, I mean, if they arrive one day for an inspection of the area and (let's hope!) it's a windy day they'll get sandpapered and will never return. And if there is no wind and they walk around the village they'll come to the conclusion that it all looks a bit too shabby for their liking......wishfull thinking? or not.....

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« Reply #38 on: October 09, 2007, 09:45:17 PM »
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When I made my reservation last week for next year I asked Sofia (Limani/Olive Grove) what she thought of the new developments, she just said: 'Yes, it's a pity' , that was all she had to say about it...... apart from the fact that such a big new project could  mean a threat to the relaxed and much apreciated atmosfere in Plakias I can imagine that a lot of the locals have mixed feelings, like for example Sofia, she has apartments so there will be more competition but she also runs a giftshop so there will be more turnover when many hundreds of well off new people arrive in town. So many of the Plakias people will also profit from all this happening and it must be confusing for them to deal with these mixed feelings. Dunno, maybe I'm just blabbering or maybe I make sense.....
Another thing is, it may be interesting to keep track of how many of these apartements/villas are actually sold over the next 1/2 year or so. I mailed them about a week ago and asked for their pricelist, they sent it to me right away. Eleven properties out of 53 were 'reserved' , none were sold. Maybe it's an idea if one of you people asks for their pricelist in a few weeks time and then someone else again and so on and on. Idea?
Chris H.

ps. I really, really wonder what sort of people would buy property like that, for sure not regulars (I suppose) As it is supposed to be 5 star quality will people that can afford 5 star property (the very cheapest are  200.000 euro's, vat not included!) find Plakias good enough to their spoiled likings, I mean, if they arrive one day for an inspection of the area and (let's hope!) it's a windy day they'll get sandpapered and will never return. And if there is no wind and they walk around the village they'll come to the conclusion that it all looks a bit too shabby for their liking......wishfull thinking? or not.....

The reason we all love Plakias is the reason why a developer will want to invest in the area and when we were in Plakias last June for a brief visit, we found the local residents a bit ambivalent about new development. I thought they would be happy to see more business potential but in fact they were happy with the status quo! More visitors more residents = more work. The same problems are being seen around Ag. Galini and Timbaki with the prospect of a deep water container port funded by China as a doorstep into the lucrative EU markets. The Athens based Government think it will provide employment to the region but the local residents just don't want to see the commercialisation of such a beautiful part of Crete. I was left with the impression that the official aim was to have a permanent resident popultion of around 4,000 for Plakias. Bit of a sea change there then. Would I want it? Would Sofia at Limani and Marcos at the patisserie (forgot the name of his fab chill spot!) want it? I suppose in the name of progress, I would accept it.

The leaves in Scotland are now touched with the most vibrant Autumn colours reflecting in the rivers and lochs. Maree and I were on the Thames at the start of October wondeful clear sunshine, and I am just back from Manchester this evening to the Scottish Boders pxxxing with rain. The UK country side is glorious. So why do I miss the scorched scented mountains and gorges and beaches of Crete.......God knows but we'll be back!

ATB to all..Doggie

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« Reply #39 on: October 10, 2007, 11:39:10 AM »
So, what's going to happen to the unfinished building ('bar'?) opposite the beach bar, that they are using for loos at the moment? I didn't see that on the plan, so are they going to knock it down or build around it. If they leave it there it could be a nice little feature folly for some ones front garden  .
It's a shame that place was never finished, I recon it could have been quite popular.

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« Reply #40 on: October 10, 2007, 12:22:29 PM »

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« Reply #41 on: October 11, 2007, 11:54:06 AM »
Reply from 'Tektonas':

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We thank you very much for the shown interest in our company. Currently we are proceeding with the plans for our new project in Plakias. We are intending to develop their apartments and houses.
I will forward you detailed information as soon as it is available. Of course you will also be able to visit our website and find the necessary details.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us for any further requirements you might need.
With kind regards
Brigitte Wauters
Sales Dept.

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If they haven't got any detailed information now, it' going to be some time before this one gets off the ground!!

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« Reply #42 on: October 14, 2007, 05:09:49 PM »
Don't panic - I clicked on the "Map" link ..... apparently, the place they are on about is "Plakias Greece, Alabama, US of A" - that may explain why the airport is only 5k away.
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« Reply #43 on: October 14, 2007, 05:22:47 PM »
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Don't panic - I clicked on the "Map" link ..... apparently, the place they are on about is "Plakias Greece, Alabama, US of A" - that may explain why the airport is only 5k away.


The photos look like Plakias CRETE to me not Alabama USA!!

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« Reply #44 on: October 14, 2007, 06:09:52 PM »
T&S - I forgot the "tongue-in-cheek" smiley  
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