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Where to stay / Re: Accommodation for Single Travellers

« on: June 25, 2026, 09:08:40 PM »

the obvious location is the youth hostel which is inexpensive  and for singles....but they have become unfriendly to those who dont fit the description youth

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Plakias / Re: Full time report ?

« on: September 28, 2020, 09:31:11 AM »

Can I second your thoughts.....I often go to Ay. Efemia, which was badly flooded for the second time in 12 months.

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Plakias / Re: Still hoping to make it this year!

« on: July 16, 2020, 10:03:15 AM »

I'm amused by "Grockle". Most holiday areas have a derogatory name for their visitors "Emmets" in Cornwall, ect. Do the Cretans have one for us or does filoxenia preclude it?

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Plakias / Re: Still hoping to make it this year!

« on: July 12, 2020, 04:40:13 PM »

According to the Telegraph today Greece is contemplating a second lock-down...as tourists have brought a spike of new cases.The increase in positives is up to the level of April 23rd...60 new cases a day. Can't say I blame them.

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Gossip / Re: greek attitude to uk lockdown, Guardian

« on: May 12, 2020, 11:37:14 AM »

Snap, although 14 days isolation on return would be difficult.I suspect that the isolation will be scrapped fairly soon.

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Gossip / greek attitude to uk lockdown, Guardian

« on: May 10, 2020, 11:42:18 AM »

well worth a read...maybe you can use it as a reason to visit asap, as if a reason is needed




https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/10/greeks-marvel-at-britains-covid-chaos-as-their-lockdown-lifts-after-150-deaths

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Plakias / Re: Amoudi beach to Skinaria Beach best walking route

« on: March 06, 2020, 07:22:44 PM »

Its about five years since I did this, but I don't expect the rock has changed much. It's do-able, but the route is indistinct. The main problem is that much of the rock you walk over has very sharp edges....not for flip flops and shorts. If you use stout shoes and common sense its enjoyable, but it might be a good idea to carry a first-aid kit in case you stumble. Enjoy

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Plakias / Re: Question re Plakias - Agia Galini ferry

« on: July 24, 2019, 08:02:09 PM »

More information on the ferry website, https://anendyk.gr/?page_id=97#4
It appears to be listed as a day cruise, Not certain if its a full service, but its a good start

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Plakias / Re: Imbros gorge

« on: May 01, 2018, 09:15:02 AM »

I have walked the Imbros several times and only found the entrance gate staffed once. there are several entrances to the gorge in Imbros village...I would suggest that you check out the situation first, then make the trip. If you are burdened by your conscience, call and leave the fee by slipping it under the door as you pass the gate.

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Plakias / Re: book about Plakias

« on: October 28, 2017, 09:47:06 AM »

Just returned from Plakias, tried to buy a copy"Plakias in the past" but everywhere the same story..."Sorry, sold out, don't know when there will be available again". So if anyone has a spare or unwanted copy, I am interested in buying it. Thanks

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PlakChat / Re: Souda now not nudist?

« on: September 16, 2017, 09:28:24 AM »

Sorry, I'm struggling to follow your route....perhaps it might help me if you used NS<EW ? please

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Gossip / Re: Useful links

« on: August 30, 2017, 01:47:25 PM »

I tried...no problems, using Chrome. When you click on "weather" you should see a choice of location, Plakias or Preveli, then click on one of these. If that doesn't work, then go direct to"Meteo" website

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Plakias / Re: News, tui group development

« on: August 04, 2017, 05:54:40 PM »

Just been researching TUI's plans to open a new "Robinson" resort on south coast of Crete. I immediately thought of Damnoni...but fortunately its somewhere near Ierapita, so no worries for now, although I feel someday all of Plakias bay and Damnoni will be urbanised...sad!

I read that the famous Plakias wind is sandblasting as usual...has anyone got any explanation for this , such as local topography, particular weather or wind directions?

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Selia tavernas

« on: June 23, 2017, 07:02:28 PM »

Try Elia's..... slightly more sophisticated than the usual, but well worth it. And the views from a window seat are incredible. One of my favourites in the area.

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PlakChat / weather

« on: January 06, 2017, 09:08:50 AM »

Spectacular this morning....old harbour wall completely swamped by waves!