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Plakias / Many mozzies this year?

« on: September 08, 2009, 02:30:53 AM »

Wondering whether to pack the anti-mozzie plugs. We've packed them in previous years but haven't really needed them. Has this year been any worse than previous years?

Hi Graham and Karen
We were in Plakias first two weeks of August and not a mossie to be seen.
It was quite windy though, which keeps them away.
The weather was unseasonably cool for August, which means it was absolutely great. Long trousers inthe evening but quite comfortable.
The Girls (old ones) got a couple of bites but I actually don't think they were mossies, so hopefully for you no mossies.
When I think about it after all the times I have been in Plakias I don't think I have ever been bothered by mossies.
Regards
Trekdriver

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Plakias / Watersports

« on: November 21, 2008, 09:24:14 PM »

Paul ..I know its a lot further along the south coast but at Mirtos one can hire canoes and Hobbicats  

Thanks Graeme
Seems Mirtos is worth a visit.
Every time I have driven to Lerapetra (sp) and east the wind has almost blown the jeep/car off the road. Much worse than Plakias/Chora Sfakion/Paleochora.
However this summer we drove to Makrigialos when it was cloudy in Elounda and had a fantastic lunch and a few hours on the beach. Sorry can't remember the name of the taverna.
Coming back just before the junction where you turn left for Pachia Ammos I said to this missus as I overtook a slow 'Tourist' 'Bet I get nabbed for crossing the two solid lines. Two minutes later, as you turn left is a fantastic long wide stretch to overtake. Guess what I did to a slow tourist jeep? Guess who was waiting at the top of the hill?
The Police breathalised me (thankfully I passed) and told me I had crossed the two solid lines. Eighty euro fine, discounted to forty euros if you pay at a Post Office in ten days!!
Beware they obviously use this stretch of road as revenue income!
Trekdriver

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Plakias / Watersports

« on: April 20, 2007, 03:01:03 PM »

Thanks everyone, for the info.

What is Hapimag ? Sounds German.

Regards,

trekdriver

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Gossip / Anapolis

« on: April 19, 2007, 11:00:45 PM »

[attachment=445:attachment]Hi Harribobs,
I was looking through some old posts and saw your comments about the path above Chora Sfakion to Sweetwater beach and agree with you.
I walked the path last July and I don't like heights !
The path is potentially dangerous with lots of scree and loose pebbles. Fantastic, but I would not advise for those of a nervous disposition and definately not for kids, unless sensible teenagers.
I will try and post a picture (first attempt) since joining the forum.
If you look closely at the bottom right hand corner you will see a very small bit of blue, yes that's the sea down there !
Hope this works.
Regards,

trekdriver

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Plakias / Watersports

« on: April 18, 2007, 12:29:33 AM »

Try again , lost my first post, obviously pressed the wrong button !
Can anyone, please, tell me what watersports, if any, are available on Plakias beach, or any other beaches nearby, first two weeks of July ?
This is not for me but I am thinking of taking 4 kids the first two weeks of July. Three like to kyak in calm water and two can waterski. I know this may be a bit controversial but it is b....y difficult finding a holiday to suit everybody and I don't want to go to a 'megahotel' in the North.
Me and the 'other' would just like to chill out !
I am in Plakias 01/05 to 08/05 on my own (escape horray !) , would anyone like to meet for a beer one night ?
I know Crete quite well but have only been to Plakias one day last year.
Cheers,

trekdriver