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Plakias => Where to stay => Topic started by: Nightfly on August 31, 2003, 08:22:07 PM

Title: Costas Chrysoulla
Post by: Nightfly on August 31, 2003, 08:22:07 PM

Hi all,

Although I've been holidaying in Greece for a good few years, I've never visited Plakias.  The enthusiastic posts in the forum have perked up my interest and I wonder if anyone has any info on the appts in the title.

Title: Costas Chrysoulla
Post by: Nightfly on September 01, 2003, 05:47:02 PM

Thanks Andy.
Sorry to have committed the "newbie" sin of posting before looking. I didn't realize that only 60 days posts were shown by default. I'll make sure I look at all posts before asking my next question.  

Title: Costas Chrysoulla
Post by: Nightfly on October 26, 2003, 12:01:07 PM

Well, we've taken the plunge and will be in Plakias on May 18 2004  
Really looking forward to a nicely chilled out fortnight and of course the nicely chilled Mythos  
However, SWMBO is a tad concerned about "THE WIND" which is often mentioned. Is it quite as bad as is rumoured?

Title: Costas Chrysoulla
Post by: Gastronomis on October 26, 2003, 01:01:50 PM

The "wind" is common to many Greek islands  - we had a few days of it in Samos this October, but the good news is it usually goes as quickly as it arrives - 2-3 days is typical, if it's warm it is not unpleasant but watch your sandwiches on the beach!!!
I saw a book whilst on holiday in Plakias this year called "The winds of Crete" it explained the phenomena in some detail.
I'm sure you will have a great time whatever.

Title: Costas Chrysoulla
Post by: Yvonne on October 26, 2003, 03:47:29 PM

We have been in Plakias in May and did not experience any winds at all, that is not to say they may not blow.  The worst of them are in July/August, which months we avoid, but as Gastronomis says, you are sure to have a great time, windy or not.  May is a lovely time in Crete as the Spring flowers bloom and the air is fresher.  I think I may be talking myself into a May visit!

Title: Costas Chrysoulla
Post by: Allan Barham on October 27, 2003, 01:37:55 PM

Is Plakias in May a good choice?  Judge for yourself - have a look at the photographs I took a couple of years back in early May - you should find them here:

Plakias in May (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/barham/plakias/index.html)

Note the clear blue skies, the calm conditions, the empty beach and the wonderful spring flowers!  I could talk myself into coming with you!

Regards

Allan

PS Thankyou Ploppy for pointing me towards JAlbum for preparing and posting digital images

Title: Costas Chrysoulla
Post by: Nightfly on October 27, 2003, 07:05:23 PM

Thanks to everyone for their replies, SWMBO is now reassured that the
industrial-grade toupee tape will not be required .