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PlakChat / Re: Anybody free on 6th-13th May? Bargain week on Olympic £94!!!!

« on: May 21, 2014, 09:10:33 AM »

It belongs to Yannis who owns the jewellers shop in Sellia

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Plakias / Re: Sun Beds

« on: August 07, 2012, 10:09:32 PM »

What about the legality of the situation?

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Announcements / Re: New site

« on: November 27, 2011, 09:34:42 PM »

The new site looks very good. The new forum is a great improvement.
Congratulations to John and Paul
The Town Hall + the Mayor are now in Spilli.
Robin Young

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Plakias / Holiday Report May 2011

« on: June 13, 2011, 08:55:32 AM »

An open letter to the Plakias authorities

"The joys of Plakias are being eroded by greedy commercialism. What was once a quaint Shangri-la of a village is turning ugly and one fears for it's future as a quiet escape option.

For instance, there is now, on the sea front, the architectural nightmare of a housing estate, so ghastly, that visitors call it Stalag 13.

This season there were no sun beds at the far end until the second week in June (normally in place the first week in May) while the new Mayor decided which highest bidder would be awarded the licence. The winner then installed 41 parasols to a regulation measurement space instruction, so tight that you can touch the naked body alongside you. - men a foot away from the nearest boobs, women face to face with men's essentials, smokers blowing clouds all around and everyone getting up at dawn to secure the outside units of bed-parasol to avoid claustrophobia.

It looks like a giant blue sardine tin with humans as fish - all in the name of 5 euros a throw.

Who is responsible for this disgusting obscene development? May God forgive him for his greed.

Tourists by the hundreds are making alternative arrangements for future holidays.

Surely a case for the boycot of those beds!

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Where to go / Storm - Sfakia

« on: February 21, 2011, 08:51:21 PM »

I had a phone call from a friend in Plakias yesterday and he told me that there had been a
big storm in Plakias. The beach bar has been badly damaged.

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Plakias / Google Earth

« on: February 21, 2011, 08:44:29 PM »

Just had a look at Plakias on Google Earth. It has been updated and Panorama and the other new developements
are there now.
Robin Young

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PlakChat / It's Hot

« on: April 17, 2010, 09:04:48 AM »

Hi Steve

That wasn't a forecast that was the actual temperture, weather underground does both. In fact when I checked the history, I noticed it actually got to 31 degrees yesterday. You can also check the wind and how strong the gusts are. Been using it for years as it gives me an idea of what to expect when we arrive.  

Here is a link to a weather site which is used by some of the locals in Plakias.

http://www.meteo.gr/cf.asp?city_id=198

Robin Young

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Where to stay / Easyjet Confirmation email

« on: September 14, 2009, 02:40:23 PM »

When we travelled in June with Easyjet we were not asked to complete the form but about 2 weeks before our September travel we got an e-mail
asking us to give the information. Both flights had been booked early in the year.

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Plakias / Plakias post office

« on: September 14, 2009, 02:34:05 PM »

Who told you it was 50,000. ?Just curious-
Santa

     
 *checks under santa's bed*

nah only 25,000

Some people just can't keep a secret.

I hear the figure of 1300.

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Plakias / Worrying Development

« on: September 14, 2009, 02:29:59 PM »

Thanks Peter & Dawn for posting the pics.

2 days and counting  

Work is going on steadily at the "carbuncle on the face of the beach road".Today there seemed to be quite a few workers. Exterior plastering is progressing
and electricians are working on the electric cabelling.

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Plakias / First time in Crete - Car Hire

« on: August 30, 2009, 03:21:04 PM »

Many thanks for your help, John.

Any other suggestions from anyone, please?

you could try Creta 2000 at Damnoni. Manager Adonis Mougiakakos Tel. +3028320 20045
It is a small operation but very good.

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Plakias / Little Train

« on: July 08, 2009, 08:55:14 AM »

A few years ago there used to be a small imitation train which ran up to Myrtios(?) above Plakias. My wife has always been on about using it to go up there in the evening for supper (a bit touristy - but there you are)! Is it still running in September (or at any other time)?

Cheers, Roger

The train was operated by Alianthus Car Hire and I heard they moved it to Athens. The engine was under specified for the many very steep hills around Plakias and breakdowns were common.

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Plakias / Medousa

« on: July 06, 2009, 09:51:03 AM »

having spoke to Despina, i am pleased to report Kosti's injuries doesn't seem so bad, he's OK but will need about two months rest

thank god for that!

Great news.

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Plakias / Medousa

« on: July 04, 2009, 09:26:10 AM »

For the many friends of Babbis I have some bad news. His youngest son Kostas was involved in a collision
with a car while riding his motor cycle in Plakias. He was taken to hospital in Rethymno and later transferred to Heraklion.
There were rumours of neck and head injuries.
The accident happened about 18.00 hrs on Thursday and we left Plakias on Friday morning and were unable to find out any
further details of his condition.

Robin Young

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Forum and Website discussion / gumblar.cn

« on: May 19, 2009, 12:52:13 PM »

All OK with me too now.

Thanks

Robin Young