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Plakias => Where to eat...or not! => Topic started by: greek1 on April 28, 2013, 09:17:14 PM
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our favourite in Plakias, fantastic views, foods always good, and Yannis is always the perfect host. Well worth the walk up
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Agreed. We always visit a couple of times when we are in town.
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Is it easy to walk to ??
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It's uphill, but not a difficult walk, and only takes a few minutes. It's worth it for the view over Plakias alone. I enjoy the walk back too - we usually head to Frame for an after dinner coffee.
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Last time I visited it, it was shut. Ho-hum.
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Bad luck Noopsy! We're usually there in September/early October - and it's always been open then.
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Not a bad uphill walk and there is a steeper but shorter path too. We are the only people whenever we go to the Kastro, so deserted I wonder how they survive. Such a pity as a beautiful view and excellent wine.
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Here at the Kastro atm. The food has been very good. Just wish more people would taken the trouble to visit it.
The views over the village is well worth it alone. It is five minute climb on the road near the youth hostel.
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Went a couple of times last month while we were in Plakias. Really good! Had battered squid for starter twice and it was beautiful. Took Jeremy the Jimney with us both times though.......... I know......... lazy gits!
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We're off to Plakias in September for 2 weeks - and will certainly be visiting Kastro more than once. The menu is not extensive, but it's all good. Their local red wine is excellent, and the welcome second to none. I even enjoy the walk (especially coming back, as it's all down hill)
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Noted ! Jackie and i are there in September too so will give it a try.
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Oddly enough we haven't tried this place. Walked past it often enough - and it is just a short uphill walk - but didn't ever think to stop.
Back in September, think we'll give it a go. If I can see the lovely 'iridescence' from the cliff/hill at the far end of the beach, in the twilight, and the Dragon, all at once, then I will be more than happy.
Richard
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Never been to the Kastro but it looks lovely......will try in Sept. Looks like there could be something of a Forum party as we're there too (17/09 to 03/10) !.......less than eight weeks and cant wait !!!!
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Have been to Plakias for 25years & have never been to Kastro until today...went for lunch, stunning view, excellent food & service.
Highly recommended.
Thanks to forum members who have recommended it.
Dave&Les
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We went today with Les and Dave, for our farewell get together (sadly we leave tomorrow). It was our first visit after many holidays in Plakias. We will certainly go again next time we are in Plakias. The food is tasty, the welcome frindly, the view marvellous and the breeze today comfortable. We even saw a buzzard up close.
Arnaki
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glad everyone has had a positive experience. maybe I should be on commission ! :)
we arrive on Tuesday, can't wait !
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been to Plakias many times but have never tried Kastro,so we finally decided to give it a try and walked up last night to be told it was closed as it was hosting a wedding !!! :(
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Funnily enough, the kafenio was reserved for a party last night as well. Must have been a good day for weddings!
Arnaki
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I have mixed feelings about Kastro. Pros: The view is great and we have had some good food there. Cons: I was once quite ill from some undercooked sausages and, when we were the only diners there, we thought the owner could have been a bit cheerier and more welcoming.
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I ate there last week. We were the only ones there. We sat eating, drinking and chatting for a couple of hours, and the owner was friendly and cheerful enough. We asked how business was, and he replied that he gets enough to get by but is never going to be rich. Consider yourself if you had a taverna with a marvellous view that you kept open all day, but got few tables taken in an afternoon. You'd be welcoming when visitors came, but possibly not very cheerful.
Having said that, I've been to Plakias several times, but only been to To Kastro twice, and never in the evening, so I don't know how busy it is at night.
Arnaki
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What's the directions to this? Never seen it. Cheers
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Hi Billy,
It is the white and yellow circular building on the hill at the back of Plakias. There are several routes up, all signposted. The last time I went I was given a lift from the bakery end of Plakias, and don't remember the detail. The route from the harbour end of town is: Go up the road beside the souvlaki house and continue up the road, squiggle round to right (or cross the open land to take off the corner) and over the stream, just by the Youth Hotel follow the road sign posted to Kastro, keep following that and then turn to the right at the next sign to Kastro. Keep up there for a short while and Kastro is on your left.
Well, at least I think that is it, as I haven't been that route recently. Others will correct me if necessary.
It has a commanding view of the bay, but isn't really as far as it sounds!
Arnaki
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Cheers. I week today
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Just back from our usual two weeks in Plakias and we were delighted with the food at Kastros. The first night we had the kleftico and it was brilliant. Fresh from the oven with so much flavour. Went back a few days later and had the chicken from the oven with lemon and oregano, once again a really great dish. We can also recommend the battered courgettes. There was a good flow of customers on both occasions and Yannis was very friendly. Roll on next year. By the way we also tried Elia's in Sellia and that was also superb. Both really good examples of freshly prepared Cretan cooking.
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You've made my mouth water, Bill. We'll definitely stroll up the hill to Kastro's some time during our stay. :)
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"By the way we also tried Elia's in Sellia and that was also superb. Both really good examples of freshly prepared Cretan cooking."
We also ate this year at Elia's in Sellia and it was wonderful
Tony