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Plakias => Plakias => Topic started by: Mike G on March 29, 2006, 03:11:22 PM
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Although some Forum members have visited Plakias already I guess most will arrive from April onwards.
It would help those planning to go if some of the Plakias residents could inform us what is going on. e.g.
1) Has the bus service(s) started and to where.
2) Which tavernas/bars are not opening for 2006 or have changed hands.
3) Ditto for markets/supermarkets.
4) Are there any boat trips?
I have seen that the Meltemi disco has now gone; however, my best disco days are well in the past!
Mike
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Although some Forum members have visited Plakias already I guess most will arrive from April onwards.
It would help those planning to go if some of the Plakias residents could inform us what is going on. e.g.
1) Has the bus service(s) started and to where.
2) Which tavernas/bars are not opening for 2006 or have changed hands.
3) Ditto for markets/supermarkets.
4) Are there any boat trips?
I have seen that the Meltemi disco has now gone; however, my best disco days are well in the past!
Mike
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OK, as no one else wants to, I'll start this thread off. Forniman's mate is charging €70 for the taxi journey from Plakias to the airport (and presumably the same going in the other direction). Click [a href=\"http://www.plakias-taxi.com/]here[/url]. Last year the quoted taxi fare on a board at the airport said €75 each way. Life insurance is extra!
Mike
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the taverna in the center of town- the one below the dive2gether center is gone and being replaced by some stores.
Santa
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Sophia B says Santa!
don't think i ever tried it
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taxi fare on a board at the airport said €75 each way. Life insurance is extra!
Here is the board
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Leen
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Ok, I will try and remember all the changes
1. Nikos who used to work at Yialia and last year at Panorma in Mirthios now has On the Rocks
2. Nikos Souvlaki this year is being run by Colin and Femka two friends who were living in England. Femka has connections to Food for Thought restaurant in London and is a top chef. Food will mainly be veggie but a lot of Nikos old favorites will still be on the menu
3. Nikos (from Souvlaki) is concentrating on his horses. He new venture for the year is a horse drawn carriage from trips around the bay.
4. Sophia B has gone and the plan is that Moto Auto Plakias, Dive 2gether and the vegetable shop will move into three units being built there.
5. Ariandne has been taken over by a couple from Kent, Pat and Sam. They are busy giving it a thorough clean and a fresh coat of paint. They intend doing a fairly standard menu with some different dishes as well.
6. Tavernaki as some people noted whilst here and were surprised at, reopened in October under new management. Strangely they could not make a go of it in the winter and it is now available again.
The bars are all run by the same people with maybe a few staff changes but nothing major.
There is no change in the supermarkets.
There is a new building going up by Dora but not sure totally what is being built. The building of the new hotel along the beach road has not started.
Tour reps: Morven, I'm pleased to say, is back for the summer and is working for Olympic, and the rep for Kosmar is ME!!
If I thing of anything else I will make a posting.
Ali
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Thanks Ali,
George will be ecstatic to know Morven is back. She was one of the most personable reps I have met.
Where is Nikos Souvlaki? I assume this is not the Souvlaki House (The Hut).
Is the Aussie guy still at Mousses? Bit of a character although he was taking his life into his hands when he said to my partner Diane "you must have been a bit of a looker when you were younger" Oops.
Perhaps when the bus starts you could let us know if it is just going to Rethymnon as 2005.
Mike
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Ok, I will try and remember all the changes
1. Nikos who used to work at Yialia and last year at Panorma in Mirthios now has On the Rocks
2. Nikos Souvlaki this year is being run by Colin and Femka two friends who were living in England. Femka has connections to Food for Thought restaurant in London and is a top chef. Food will mainly be veggie but a lot of Nikos old favorites will still be on the menu
3. Nikos (from Souvlaki) is concentrating on his horses. He new venture for the year is a horse drawn carriage from trips around the bay.
4. Sophia B has gone and the plan is that Moto Auto Plakias, Dive 2gether and the vegetable shop will move into three units being built there.
5. Ariandne has been taken over by a couple from Kent, Pat and Sam. They are busy giving it a thorough clean and a fresh coat of paint. They intend doing a fairly standard menu with some different dishes as well.
6. Tavernaki as some people noted whilst here and were surprised at, reopened in October under new management. Strangely they could not make a go of it in the winter and it is now available again.
The bars are all run by the same people with maybe a few staff changes but nothing major.
There is no change in the supermarkets.
There is a new building going up by Dora but not sure totally what is being built. The building of the new hotel along the beach road has not started.
Tour reps: Morven, I'm pleased to say, is back for the summer and is working for Olympic, and the rep for Kosmar is ME!!
If I thing of anything else I will make a posting.
Ali
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Its nice to have some idea what changes to expect after winter glad to hear not too much. Thanks a lot Ali and congratulations on your new Job .
See you soon
Dotty
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and the rep for Kosmar is ME!!
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Congratulations - that is brilliant. Though we went independent last year (and will again this year ) we could see how well you enhanced the Plakias scene for visitors - a job well done and an appointment well deserved.
Might even sneak into one of your intro talks
Thanks for the general update as well - much appreciated.
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Tour reps: Morven, I'm pleased to say, is back for the summer and is working for Olympic,
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well that means someone will be back.......
Tour reps: and the rep for Kosmar is ME!!
Ali
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excellent!! well done Ali!
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Thank you all for your encouraging comments, it's going to be a challenge next year but I am definitely looking forward to it. John you are more than welcome to sneak into a welcome meeting, hopefully by the time you come out I will be well practised.
Mike, Nikos Souvlaki is between the chemist and Easyride bike hire.
But you question did remind me that Sifi who has been working in the souvlaki 'hut' for years is in the process of opening his own place just next door where Odysia Motorbike hire was, next to Nufaro (Jo's bar). The hut will still be there run by the family from Selia.
Only other news I can think of at the moment is that Odyseus who had the bicycle hire up from our shop has moved to Rethymnon.
Ali
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John you are more than welcome to sneak into a welcome meeting, hopefully by the time you come out I will be well practised.
Ali
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can i come and heckle at the back in may?
"why can't i put toilet paper down the toilet?"
"the transfer was much too long...there should be a motorway to plakias"
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Mike, Nikos Souvlaki is between the chemist and Easyride bike hire.
Ali
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was that the fish and chip shop?
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absolutely no heckling allowed and no questions about the wind!!
Yes it is the fish and chip shop, I believe they will still do fish and chips and the chicken and chips
Ali
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No change here!
If your are now in the cold ( but at the moment sunny) germany, england or netherland and if you d'ont have a yeaming for plakias, look here:
a view ( out of www.fotocommunity.de)
which - hopefully - never will change!
Hartmut ( formiman)
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well that means someone will be back.......
george g...
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If your are now in the cold ( but at the moment sunny) germany, england or netherland and if you d'ont have a yeaming for plakias, look here:
a view ( out of [url=http://www.fotocommunity.de]www.fotocommunity.de[/url])
which - hopefully - never will change!
Hartmut ( formiman)
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nice photo hartmut, i have a similiar one from the top of timos stavros
(http://harribobs.smugmug.com/photos/24195298-M.jpg)
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hello,
its a very nice photo. can you send me a version with higher reslution ( 1mb) for my private use to my private adress: ******.de.
can you tell me the season of the photo?
thank you in advance and when you are in may also in plakias I'll spend a bottel of (attached) if we should meet.
best wishes from the sunny but cold (10°) Leverkusen
hartmut
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hello,
its a very nice photo. can you send me a version with higher reslution ( 1mb) for my private use to my private adress: hartmut******.de.
can you tell me the season of the photo?
thank you in advance and when you are in may also in plakias I'll spend a bottel of (attached) if we should meet.
best wishes from the sunny but cold (10°) Leverkusen
hartmut
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no problem Hartmut
BUT.. go back into your message and remove your email address, or you will find your email is full of bad bad spam!!!
the picture was taken in late may last year
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done and thank you
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taxi fare on a board at the airport said €75 each way. Life insurance is extra!
Here is the board
Leen
Hi Leen,
and if you click on the photo on my site you'll see this bigger one, but thanks for using stuff from Kreta-Impressionen.de (http://www.Kreta-Impressionen.de/) ... ;-)
cu
Herbert
(http://www.kreta-impressionen.de/foto/cr_iraklion_05_airp_taxi_tarif.jpg)
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taxi fare on a board at the airport said €75 each way. Life insurance is extra!
Here is the board
Leen
Hi Leen,
and if you click on the photo on my site you'll see this bigger one, but thanks for using stuff from Kreta-Impressionen.de (http://www.Kreta-Impressionen.de/) ... ;-)
cu
Herbert
for not quoting the source of the picture.
Thanks for posting a much better picture in this forum.
I will try to refer to the sources in the future.
You have a great site!
Leen
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Hi Leen,
don't mention it. I'm pleased that you like my site.
I just discovered this forum, it's nice to read all theses stories. We are in Mirthios every May/June for a week at Villa Stella, up on the hill.
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Could one of the Plakias residents please advise on the bus service this year.
Thanks
Mike
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There appear to be three buses a day at the moment but this could change next week. Does any need to know the current times?
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No change here!
If your are now in the cold ( but at the moment sunny) germany, england or netherland and if you d'ont have a yeaming for plakias, look here:
a view ( out of www.fotocommunity.de)
which - hopefully - never will change!
Hartmut ( formiman)
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Hello Hartmut,
The thumbnail you have attached is so beautiful that I now have it as my screen saver to remind me of Plakias. We are visiting in June for a couple of weeks and I have made myself a promise that I would like to be standing on that very spot where the photo was taken. Would you be able to give me some directions as to where the photo was taken from??
Regards,
Joolz
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No change here!
a view ( out of www.fotocommunity.de)
hello, i did not make hte photo by myself, i have seen it in www.fotocommunity.de,
so i cannot give more information. Bur haribobs can do, because he has shot nearly the same foto, and i can do end of may, wehen i have found tthe position and have made my own photo of this view.
best regards
hartmut
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The thumbnail you have attached is so beautiful that I now have it as my screen saver to remind me of Plakias. We are visiting in June for a couple of weeks and I have made myself a promise that I would like to be standing on that very spot where the photo was taken. Would you be able to give me some directions as to where the photo was taken from??
That photo is taken from the summit of Timos Savros which is the very prominent steep sided rounded hill behind the Far End Beach (when viewed from Plakias town) and which has a tiny typical white chapel on the top. You really cannot miss it from this description when you get to Plakias. There is a very good path to the top - been a few times - need some refreshments for the heat. About a 2 hour stroll to the top from near the base. As is obvious from that photo (I have one too !!) there are exceptional panoramic views from the top.
John
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there are some more pictures here:-
holy cross ( Timos Stavros) thread (http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=647)
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Many thanks for your replies.
Does the path start behind the Paligremnos?
Roll on June - Timos Stavros here I come.
Best wishes to you all for a lovely Summer and happy times in Plakias.
Joolz.
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Many thanks for your replies.
Does the path start behind the Paligremnos?
Roll on June - Timos Stavros here I come.
er depends on how you look at it. You could walk the whole distance from Plakias and back but that is rather a long way (not impossible for those VERY keen and fit folks)
We parked our car in the village of Lefkogia which is in effect at the base of the hill.
John
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Many thanks for your replies.
Does the path start behind the Paligremnos?
Roll on June - Timos Stavros here I come.
er depends on how you look at it. You could walk the whole distance from Plakias and back but that is rather a long way (not impossible for those VERY keen and fit folks)
We parked our car in the village of Lefkogia which is in effect at the base of the hill.
John
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Or take the car a little way out from Levkoyia and park at the chapel at the bottom of Timeos Stavros for an even shorter walk!
Karen
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Those about to visit might find some of my 2006 observations of interest.
1. Little had changed. A few more buildings starting to appear but nothing too major. I don't know where the people to fill them are coming from though.
2. The Olympic transfers were much better than 2005. I timed the outward one at 65 mins from touchdown to coach departure and then 2 hr 10 min until arrival in Plakias. A taxi would have been €78 each way.
3. The season seemed late starting. The Donut Man started work on 16 May and there was no train yet.
4. Chairs were again allowed on the promenade between Arga to Ostraco, much improving the ambience for their customers.
5. Apollo, that featured in Kosmar when their 2006 brochure was first published, to be replaced by Kostas Chrysoulla, was closed initially but was virtually up and running by the time we left (23 May). A Czech firm is using it apparently and Kosmar pulled out as standards had fallen.
6. There was only an AM bus to Rethymnon (other than 7.00am) on a Sat/Sun, when it ran at 9.30am.
7. Prices in general seemed no more than 2005 The obvious exception was fuel (unleaded ca. €1.10 and diesel ca. €1.05).
8. Drainage pipes were being installed behind the main beach on the way to the far end in two places.
9. The weather was wonderful. A bit windy at times and hot towards the end. BBC World predicted 36C for Crete for 21 May. Don't know if Plakias reached this but it was hot. Rain? No, that was left in the UK.
10. Thanks are due to John R for the walk on the new track from Souda to Rodakino and also that Tesco vouchers can be used at 4X their value for airport parking. Don't leave it too late though as the procedure is a bit lengthy. Also, APH then lowered their price after we have sent off the vouchers and then the Royal Mail lost the parking confirmation. Still, it was worth it as we parked effectively for £14.
11. The new villas Sheryl told us about are obviously luxurious but are not in a good position. There is significant development in the area and those returning to Dora Apts (the front apts with the yellow balconies) will find their views are significantly worse caused by a new construction.
Mike
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Those about to visit might find some of my 2006 observations of interest.
1. Little had changed. A few more buildings starting to appear but nothing too major. I don't know where the people to fill them are coming from though.
2. The Olympic transfers were much better than 2005. I timed the outward one at 65 mins from touchdown to coach departure and then 2 hr 10 min until arrival in Plakias. A taxi would have been €78 each way.
3. The season seemed late starting. The Donut Man started work on 16 May and there was no train yet.
4. Chairs were again allowed on the promenade between Arga to Ostraco, much improving the ambience for their customers.
5. Apollo, that featured in Kosmar when their 2006 brochure was first published, to be replaced by Kostas Chrysoulla, was closed initially but was virtually up and running by the time we left (23 May). A Czech firm is using it apparently and Kosmar pulled out as standards had fallen.
6. There was only an AM bus to Rethymnon (other than 7.00am) on a Sat/Sun, when it ran at 9.30am.
7. Prices in general seemed no more than 2005 The obvious exception was fuel (unleaded ca. €1.10 and diesel ca. €1.05).
8. Drainage pipes were being installed behind the main beach on the way to the far end in two places.
9. The weather was wonderful. A bit windy at times and hot towards the end. BBC World predicted 36C for Crete for 21 May. Don't know if Plakias reached this but it was hot. Rain? No, that was left in the UK.
10. Thanks are due to John R for the walk on the new track from Souda to Rodakino and also that Tesco vouchers can be used at 4X their value for airport parking. Don't leave it too late though as the procedure is a bit lengthy. Also, APH then lowered their price after we have sent off the vouchers and then the Royal Mail lost the parking confirmation. Still, it was worth it as we parked effectively for £14.
11. The new villas Sheryl told us about are obviously luxurious but are not in a good position. There is significant development in the area and those returning to Dora Apts (the front apts with the yellow balconies) will find their views are significantly worse caused by a new construction.
Mike
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Mike, How were the rooms at Kostas? I've booked for August 29 and have put a request for "not rooms 56 & 62" ! What is this new track from Souda to Rodakino, start , length etc.
I'm glad that not a lot has changed. I haven't ben back since First Choice pulled out.
Grahame
Those about to visit might find some of my 2006 observations of interest.
1. Little had changed. A few more buildings starting to appear but nothing too major. I don't know where the people to fill them are coming from though.
2. The Olympic transfers were much better than 2005. I timed the outward one at 65 mins from touchdown to coach departure and then 2 hr 10 min until arrival in Plakias. A taxi would have been €78 each way.
3. The season seemed late starting. The Donut Man started work on 16 May and there was no train yet.
4. Chairs were again allowed on the promenade between Arga to Ostraco, much improving the ambience for their customers.
5. Apollo, that featured in Kosmar when their 2006 brochure was first published, to be replaced by Kostas Chrysoulla, was closed initially but was virtually up and running by the time we left (23 May). A Czech firm is using it apparently and Kosmar pulled out as standards had fallen.
6. There was only an AM bus to Rethymnon (other than 7.00am) on a Sat/Sun, when it ran at 9.30am.
7. Prices in general seemed no more than 2005 The obvious exception was fuel (unleaded ca. €1.10 and diesel ca. €1.05).
8. Drainage pipes were being installed behind the main beach on the way to the far end in two places.
9. The weather was wonderful. A bit windy at times and hot towards the end. BBC World predicted 36C for Crete for 21 May. Don't know if Plakias reached this but it was hot. Rain? No, that was left in the UK.
10. Thanks are due to John R for the walk on the new track from Souda to Rodakino and also that Tesco vouchers can be used at 4X their value for airport parking. Don't leave it too late though as the procedure is a bit lengthy. Also, APH then lowered their price after we have sent off the vouchers and then the Royal Mail lost the parking confirmation. Still, it was worth it as we parked effectively for £14.
11. The new villas Sheryl told us about are obviously luxurious but are not in a good position. There is significant development in the area and those returning to Dora Apts (the front apts with the yellow balconies) will find their views are significantly worse caused by a new construction.
Mike
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Mike, How were the rooms at Kostas? I've booked for August 29 and have put a request for "not rooms 56 & 62" ! What is this new track from Souda to Rodakino, start , length etc.
I'm glad that not a lot has changed. I haven't ben back since First Choice pulled out.
Grahame
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Grahame,
I think they are fine. Not the largest I have ever seen but pretty good. We did meet someone last year who from their description had been allocated a larger one. The important things are there (e.g. hot water, bedding/towel changes, cleanliness).
Re. the walk. Go along the beach road behind Souda Bay westwards and turn up the tarmac road inland just before the taverna. Just after Pelagos Studios turn left up the tarmac road and in a few hundred yards turn left on to an initially concrete road. This heads down hill and crosses a fast flowing stream (in May anyway it was fast flowing). Turn immediately left on to the new track to Rodakino. During my walk I saw two couples walking and one vehicle came, had a look, and didn't proceed. It would be suitable for a 4WD. The track goes round the headland and is a bit up and down but not seriously so. After a mile or two there is a chained dog "guarding" the track. I chased him away from me- a couple I met had distracted him with food. I think he was of the variety that more wanted to lick you than bite you.
The track eventually ends at Rodakino beach (according to John R). I didn’t quite get there as I had walked from Plakias and was returning on foot as well.
It was a very enjoyable walk, less hilly than walks going inland with good views of the coast. I would estimate 4-5 miles from Souda Bay taverna to Rodakino beach.
Mike
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11. The new villas Sheryl told us about are obviously luxurious but are not in a good position. There is significant development in the area and those returning to Dora Apts (the front apts with the yellow balconies) will find their views are significantly worse caused by a new construction.
Mike
Thanks for the info Mike, the Dora didn't have much of a view before the villas were built. Perhaps that's why Dora said that this might be her last year and was going to sell up.
I think Graham's having trouble. Hit 'Quote' then 'Reply' Graham!
george g...
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I would estimate 4-5 miles from Souda Bay taverna to Rodakino beach.
Mike
In my 4WD last year it clocked 4Km. I'm not much of a walker although I do like the odd adventure, so do try and walk it you guys, it's a great road with good views and a few surprises.
Let's hope they don't Tarmac it too soon!
Me, I'm sticking to 4WD and will be up there again in September!
george g...
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Mike, How were the rooms at Kostas? I've booked for August 29 and have put a request for "not rooms 56 & 62" ! What is this new track from Souda to Rodakino, start , length etc.
I'm glad that not a lot has changed. I haven't ben back since First Choice pulled out.
Grahame
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Grahame,
I think they are fine. Not the largest I have ever seen but pretty good. We did meet someone last year who from their description had been allocated a larger one. The important things are there (e.g. hot water, bedding/towel changes, cleanliness).
Re. the walk. Go along the beach road behind Souda Bay westwards and turn up the tarmac road inland just before the taverna. Just after Pelagos Studios turn left up the tarmac road and in a few hundred yards turn left on to an initially concrete road. This heads down hill and crosses a fast flowing stream (in May anyway it was fast flowing). Turn immediately left on to the new track to Rodakino. During my walk I saw two couples walking and one vehicle came, had a look, and didn't proceed. It would be suitable for a 4WD. The track goes round the headland and is a bit up and down but not seriously so. After a mile or two there is a chained dog "guarding" the track. I chased him away from me- a couple I met had distracted him with food. I think he was of the variety that more wanted to lick you than bite you.
The track eventually ends at Rodakino beach (according to John R). I didn’t quite get there as I had walked from Plakias and was returning on foot as well.
It was a very enjoyable walk, less hilly than walks going inland with good views of the coast. I would estimate 4-5 miles from Souda Bay taverna to Rodakino beach.
Mike
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Thanks Mike, and yes George I did have abit of trouble - long time since I made an entry!
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Thanks for the info Mike, the Dora didn't have much of a view before the villas were built. Perhaps that's why Dora said that this might be her last year and was going to sell up.
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George,
It isn't the new villas that spoil the view from Dora but a new block of studios half built. You can clearly see the villas from Dora though.
Hope the transfers are also better for you in September.
Mike
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Thanks for the info Mike, the Dora didn't have much of a view before the villas were built. Perhaps that's why Dora said that this might be her last year and was going to sell up.
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George,
It isn't the new villas that spoil the view from Dora but a new block of studios half built. You can clearly see the villas from Dora though.
Hope the transfers are also better for you in September.
Mike
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Thanks Mike
Hopefully if the reports keep coming in I can make up my mind about the bus or a car nearer the time.
Perhaps my griping to Olympic payed off!
Your transfer was pretty good, you couldn't of had many drops on the way!
george g...
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In my 4WD last year it clocked 4Km. I'm not much of a walker although I do like the odd adventure, so do try and walk it you guys, it's a great road with good views and a few surprises.
Let's hope they don't Tarmac it too soon!
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George,
Agreed re. tarmac. I think they would need to widen it first so hope this would prevent it.
Mike
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there are two dogs tied across the the path, but they are very friendly and would appreciate any spare water (and affection) as their owner doesn't seem to think they need any!
their job is too act as living gates to keep the sheep in, personally i wouldbe happy to go back to having a gate across the road.....
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Just thought of something else, as mike said the train has gone ( to Athens, we heard)
it has been replaced by two rather nice horse drawn taxi carriages
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Just thought of something else, as mike said the train has gone ( to Athens, we heard)
it has been replaced by two rather nice horse drawn taxi carriages
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Hallelujah!!!
The horses sound like an excellent alternative and ideal for an evenings romantic excursion .
One wish come true
Thanks Chris, you've made my day!
george g...
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Just thought of something else, as mike said the train has gone ( to Athens, we heard)
it has been replaced by two rather nice horse drawn taxi carriages
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Black carriage drawn by two black horses?
We saw them doing test runs and thought it was for on coming marriage.
Jorgos (of Paligremnos took a free ride to town . )
We donot think they will use it for Shinaria beach
BTW Glad the train is gone.
Perhaps a Greek carriage drawn by 4 donkeys would by nice?
Leen & Willlemien
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Hi leen
glad to see you enjoyed your holiday
i don't think it was it same one, the two new carriages are drawn by a single horse ( one certainly was brown)
cheers
chris
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(http://harribobs.smugmug.com/photos/72679398-M.jpg)
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That looks absolutely wonderful and so much better than the ('TRAIN' ).
Another reason to look forward to this year!
george g...
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Hi leen
glad to see you enjoyed your holiday
i don't think it was it same one, the two new carriages are drawn by a single horse ( one certainly was brown)
cheers
chris
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We saw a 4 seat carriage
Leen & Willemien
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That looks absolutely wonderful and so much better than the ('TRAIN' ).
Another reason to look forward to this year!
george g...
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I must be careful not to stumble through any deposits between Livicon and Stella. :'(
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Hi leen
glad to see you enjoyed your holiday
i don't think it was it same one, the two new carriages are drawn by a single horse ( one certainly was brown)
cheers
chris
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We saw a 4 seat carriage
Leen & Willemien
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One white
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[attachment=360:attachment][attachment=360:attachment]Hi leen
glad to see you enjoyed your holiday
i don't think it was it same one, the two new carriages are drawn by a single horse ( one certainly was brown)
cheers
chris
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We saw a 4 seat carriage
Leen & Willemien
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One white
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Hi Dotty
This is my afternoon bar 'Antonis', obviously yours as well.
I'm really looking forward to this view and will probably take the same photo!
What's going on on the beach, there are two JCB's there??
george g...
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I saw this one !
(http://i3.tinypic.com/11h4295.jpg)
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[attachment=360:attachment][attachment=360:attachment]Hi leen
glad to see you enjoyed your holiday
i don't think it was it same one, the two new carriages are drawn by a single horse ( one certainly was brown)
cheers
chris
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We saw a 4 seat carriage
Leen & Willemien
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One white
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Hi Dotty
This is my afternoon bar 'Antonis', obviously yours as well.
I'm really looking forward to this view and will probably take the same photo!
What's going on on the beach, there are two JCB's there??
george g...
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Hi George
We believe it is something to do with sewerage, hopefully it will soon be done!
not much fun laying on a sunbed with them running up & down the beach
Enjoy your hols we did
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Thanks Dotty
Can I take the opportunity to thank everyone so far who has already been, for sending back all the information and pictures.
It's a great help and creates enormous anticipation for the late goers!
george g...
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Oh dear, Margherita will be upset. I think she is the only person in the world who actually liked the 'train'!
Maybe a romantic trip in a carriage will console her, failing that there is always the ouzo to dull the pain
Just thought of something else, as mike said the train has gone ( to Athens, we heard)
it has been replaced by two rather nice horse drawn taxi carriages
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I saw this one !
new taxi service in Athens??
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Sellia is trying it's best to complete with Plakias's new equine attractions
(http://harribobs.smugmug.com/photos/72797989-M.jpg)
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[attachment=360:attachment][attachment=360:attachment]Hi leen
glad to see you enjoyed your holiday
i don't think it was it same one, the two new carriages are drawn by a single horse ( one certainly was brown)
cheers
chris
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We saw a 4 seat carriage
Leen & Willemien
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One white
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Hi Dotty
This is my afternoon bar 'Antonis', obviously yours as well.
I'm really looking forward to this view and will probably take the same photo!
What's going on on the beach, there are two JCB's there??
george g...
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Hi George
We believe it is something to do with sewerage, hopefully it will soon be done!
not much fun laying on a sunbed with them running up & down the beach
Enjoy your hols we did
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Another view
Leen
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Hi George
We believe it is something to do with sewerage, hopefully it will soon be done!
not much fun laying on a sunbed with them running up & down the beach
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Definitely sewerage. Don't want to think too much about what treatment this normally receives in Plakias before entering the sea.
Is it to do with the new hotel which is presumably going somewhere near where Meltemi used to be?
It is quite a long way from the far end so shouldn't affect farenders, except you have to walk past it. The work seemed pretty intermittent in May.
Mike
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Oh no she isn't Ploppy. Both Gary & I thought it was great and we are sad at it's demise. Used it when we went up to the village to eat - great fun!!
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Oh no she isn't Ploppy. Both Gary & I thought it was great and we are sad at it's demise. Used it when we went up to the village to eat - great fun!!
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Ahh yes, how could i forget. I remember the big grins on your faces as we waved to you from Kyma
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Hi George
We believe it is something to do with sewerage, hopefully it will soon be done!
not much fun laying on a sunbed with them running up & down the beach
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Definitely sewerage. Don't want to think too much about what treatment this normally receives in Plakias before entering the sea.
Is it to do with the new hotel which is presumably going somewhere near where Meltemi used to be?
It is quite a long way from the far end so shouldn't affect farenders, except you have to walk past it. The work seemed pretty intermittent in May.
Mike
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Santa is going to see the mayor this weekend. Possibly he can inform us about the work and newbuildings?
Leen
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Thanks Dotty
Can I take the opportunity to thank everyone so far who has already been, for sending back all the information and pictures.
It's a great help and creates enormous anticipation for the late goers!
george g...
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Just got back from Plakias this morning and am having withdrawal symptoms already. Just to let you know that the " drainage work " has all been completed.
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Just got back from Plakias this morning and am having withdrawal symptoms already. Just to let you know that the " drainage work " has all been completed.
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good to have you back on the forum !
has it been as hot in plak as when we left?
( i can't imagine how brown you two must be! )
chris
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Just got back from Plakias this morning and am having withdrawal symptoms already. Just to let you know that the " drainage work " has all been completed.
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good to have you back on the forum !
has it been as hot in plak as when we left?
( i can't imagine how brown you two must be! )
chris
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It did cool down alot after you left Chris, so much so that sweaters and fleeces were the order of the day at the Livicon. Just have confirmed Septembers holiday and I see you are going back too..great.
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It did cool down alot after you left Chris, so much so that sweaters and fleeces were the order of the day at the Livicon. Just have confirmed Septembers holiday and I see you are going back too..great.
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should be good i see a lot of forum members are going to be there
(plus those rough 'skilos' types..... )
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Woof, woof, Gr........Gr.......................
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The Train has gone? finished? to be no more? - SHAME - My wife and I enjoyed the evening trips to Mirtios, and also the day trips out, they were a relaxing, peaceful way to enjoy the countryside without the exertion of walking. The Monastery trip was excellent, especially the lunch stop in Lefkogia, we were planning to do the trip again, and stay on at the village taverna for an extended lunch, taking a taxi back to Plakias when we had emptied the place of Mythos, house wine and ouzo.
Is there an appeals system? Can we get the train back?
Perhaps there is a case for a vote on the forums to see what the overall view of the train is.
Untill September
JBMouse
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Woof, woof, Gr........Gr.......................
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Good grief !!!!!!!!! Is that Bazouki I hear?
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John
I thought you would have brought him back with you. I bet he will be waiting for you in September.
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John
I thought you would have brought him back with you. I bet he will be waiting for you in September.
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Aspro Skilos ???
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Aspro Skilos ???
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Aspirin for the Skilos????
( more T in the G&Ts i think Denis )
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Selective customers only, I hope Chris.
george g...
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Selective customers only, I hope Chris.
george g...
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oh yes George!...i mean that spare gin has got to be drunk!
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I get there a week before you and the 'Posh Bird' do, I'll try and leave some for you!!!
george g...
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I get there a week before you and the 'Posh Bird' do, I'll try and leave some for you!!!
george g...
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pffft....posh bird! wait till you meet her
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Already booked for 2007
49 weeks and counting down
(arn't we sad?)
John & Zell
Already booked flight & room for 2007
49 weeks and counting down
(arn't we sad?)
John & Zell
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is there an echo in here ??
Sad? not at all, just like the rest of us