Messages

46

Plakias / Re: Webcam

« on: September 23, 2014, 05:24:16 PM »

The far end looks a bit 'dark' from here, I'm sure it's still nice and warm?
Is there a named addiction to looking at a web cam and wanting to be there?

                  Barny.

Webcamitis?

47

Where to eat...or not! / Re: Restaurants in Plakias

« on: September 05, 2014, 04:46:37 PM »

I've made a few additions and amendments to my list in case anyone is interested.

Noopsy

48

Where to eat...or not! / Re: Taverna manousos anyone eaten here recently?

« on: August 29, 2014, 05:48:14 PM »

Yes, eaten there recently.  The food and service is average, and, I agree, the menu is somewhat limited.

Νούψη 

49

Holiday Companies / Re: Expedia

« on: August 17, 2014, 05:25:03 PM »

There are no direct flights to Crete from Heathrow: you always have to change planes somewhere in Europe.  My Swiss flight was cancelled thanks to ex-hurricane Bertha, but I would have had to change planes in Zurich had I flown.  In the event I was bumped off onto an Aegean flight so changed planes in Athens.  (The same thing will happen, in reverse, when I return home.)

Νούψη

50

Holiday Companies / Re: Expedia

« on: August 05, 2014, 06:26:37 PM »

Unfortunately, Monarch don't fly from Heathrow, my local airport.  Over the years I've flown with various airlines depending on which one offers the most convenient arrival/departure times (that's the advantage of travelling independently).  So this year it's Swissair - out, and Aegean - back.

Noopsy

51

Holiday Companies / Expedia

« on: July 29, 2014, 06:36:22 PM »

This topic is probably of more interest to those of you travelling independently.  I don't know how you make your travelling arrangements but I 've always used Expedia ever since I started coming to Plakias.  To be fair, I've never had cause for complaint but this year has been an exception.  For a return flight (business class) they quoted £607.85, which is roughly what I paid last year.  However, when it came to actually paying, the price shot up to £1,460.45!  When I queried this, Expedia said that the airline can suddenly change the fare between the time that the fare is advertised and when it is actually bought.  I checked Expedia's site 5 days later, and guess what - they were still advertising that journey at the lower price.  Seems to me that they have taken to luring people with low fares knowing that a higher one will actually be payable.  Needless to say, I will be closing my account with them, and using a different agency in future.

Noopsy   

52

Where to eat...or not! / Re: Sofia Restaurant - Avoid

« on: July 23, 2014, 06:44:15 PM »

Having had a very bad experience with meat at this restaurant a few years ago, I only ever eat seafood or veggie dishes here as the service otherwise is good.

Noopsy

53

Plakias / Re: Webcam

« on: June 24, 2014, 02:57:01 PM »

Thanks Ploppy.

54

Plakias / Re: Webcam

« on: June 17, 2014, 03:20:15 PM »

I've been thinking...would it not be an idea to put (links to) the webcams in a more prominent/accessible place: say as a tab at the head of the page (along with Home, Help, FAQ etc.)?

Noopsy 

55

Plakias / Re: Any changes ?

« on: June 17, 2014, 03:04:49 PM »

Thanks Arnaki.  Yes, I sure we're bound to bump into each other at some point...

Noopsy

56

Plakias / Re: August booking in Plakias - Alianthos Garden Hotel

« on: June 17, 2014, 02:58:36 PM »

I had a similar "problem" with Morpheas.  No idea of the reason for this though.

57

Plakias / Re: Any changes ?

« on: June 10, 2014, 02:36:28 PM »

Ah, good.  Another (new) place to check out this year.  So, although this is a kafeinon, they serve meals here?  And what is paksikadia? 

58

Plakias / Re: Any changes ?

« on: June 03, 2014, 04:31:46 PM »

It is certainly not taramasalata, it's a slightly darker and practically luminescent dark pink in colour. The taste is not particularly strong, and I couldn't quite recognise it. Just wondered if anyone else knew what it was.

We have eaten in the Medousa every night so far during our stay. In our view, the best food in Plakias. The "Pink" starter was puréed beetroot with yoghurt and olive oil.

If you like beetroot, then go to Xezonis and order the beetroot salad - simply the best I have ever tasted anywhere. If you can be bothered, go to Elia restaurant in Sellia. Outstanding food, makes the trip worthwhile, their lamb in the oven dishes are way above what you would normally expect in a Greek restaurant. Stunning menu but remember to check out the blackboard for the days choices. So many restaurants, so little time.......

I love beetroot.  Where is Xezonis?  A few years ago I had a beetroot salad at Kastro, and thought that it was quite nice.

59

Plakias / Re: Any changes ?

« on: May 27, 2014, 04:43:04 PM »

Yes, we tried a couple of weeks ago. Very nice, very good service and food, good value, even the loos are swanky; just not sure if it is what I look for in Plakias. Still, know to take DJ next time!

Is it posher than the Sirocco?

60

Plakias / Re: Amazing views and video of Plakias and much much more

« on: May 06, 2014, 05:48:52 PM »

Pressed 'Go' but the screen just went blank.