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Plakias / Re: The Kotsifou Gorge has been closed since March 13, 2024 due to a landslide

« on: December 16, 2024, 12:57:48 PM »

Kalimera, the Deputy Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Christos Triantopoulos, accompanied by the Deputy Regional Governor of Rethymno, Maria Lioni, visited today the gorge of Kotsifos, where the Region of Crete is carrying out the restoration of landslide damage with a budget of two million euros.

The proposed restoration works of the slope include the application of a fully anchored net (an anchorage of 3.0 to 12.0 meters in length), the collection of rainwater with a lined concrete trench in the area of the landslide, will be reconstructed and the side on the concrete wall, height 6.5 meters.

Finally, the road will be restored with pavement reconstruction (in the area of the reconstruction of the wall), asphalt carpet, marking with reflective paint and placement of safety barriers.

https://www.cretalive.gr/kriti/sta-erga-sto-faraggi-toy-kotsifoy-triantopoylos-kai-lioni

Kal? Chim?na (Καλό χειμώνα) - have a good winter, kv

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Plakias / Plakias: what's open in December...

« on: December 10, 2024, 08:40:18 AM »

Open now:

- Blu Cafe

- Grill House To Xechoristo

- Veranda (formerly Joes Bar)

- Sifis

- Ostrako

- Smerna

- Cafe Sweet Creations

Of the 8 supermarkets, 5 are open. Also the butchers, the pharmacies and the two hairdressers.

Kalo Chimona (Καλό χειμώνα) - a good winter, kv

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Plakias / Re: Plakias: October/November 2024

« on: December 10, 2024, 08:25:58 AM »

"Since 2 weeks there is a new tavern LaGuna (formerly Tasomanolis)"

Lagoon is not a tavern, but a boutique.
However, a new tavern is being built to the left of the tavern.

The Corner has been closed since November 29th. I thought they were open all year round.


Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Plakias / Plakias: October/November 2024

« on: November 01, 2024, 04:51:56 PM »

Yassas, Plakias is still very lively. All the tavernas and stores are still open. However, the beaches are much less busy than last year. The beaches are also not as crowded with sun loungers/umbrellas as last year - possibly due to the new beach regulations. But it's also been very windy for a few days. It even rained yesterday.

All the tavernas on Damnoni Beach were still open today. In Mirthios. All the tavernas were closed yesterday except for the Dyonissos taverna.

What's new in Plakias:

- Since 2 weeks there is a new tavern LaGuna (formerly Tasomanolis)
- After the contract expired yesterday, the On The Rocks Cafe closed yesterday. There was a farewell party.
- in the side street where the small mini market/biomarket used to be, the store is still empty.
- the library has closed
- every Friday there is now a flea market in the former library. The proceeds go to the cats.
- you can no longer park at the harbor, bollards block the way.

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Where to go / Re: Mirthios/Myrthios Tavernas

« on: October 31, 2024, 05:56:36 PM »

Kalispera, I was in Mirthios today. Apart from the Dyonissos taverna, all the tavernas had already closed for the season.

Best regards from Souda/Plakias, kv

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Plakias / Re: The Kotsifou Gorge has been closed since March 13, 2024 due to a landslide

« on: October 21, 2024, 07:44:41 AM »

Kalimera, yesterday there was another article in neakriti that work is progressing at a satisfactory pace (the residents of Kotsifou Gorge certainly see it differently).

?Specialised teams in the Kotsifou Gorge are working feverishly for the project delivery. The road has already been built, the technical part for the drainage of the water is finished, the cleaning of the rocks has been completed and the installation of the special grids remains.?

https://www.neakriti.gr/kriti/rethymno/2082284_faraggi-kotsyfoy-se-poio-stadio-briskontai-oi-ergasies-epipleon-parembaseis

kali evdomada, kv

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Plakias / Re: The Kotsifou Gorge has been closed since March 13, 2024 due to a landslide

« on: October 19, 2024, 08:58:46 AM »

Kalimera, in the neakriti of 18.10. there was an article about the current construction work in the Kotsifou Gorge. The special team from the mainland is making good progress. The road and the riverbed have been cleared of debris from the landslide. Work is now beginning to secure the rocks with metal nets. One rock is also to be removed.

A date for the reopening, a release for car traffic was not mentioned.

https://www.neakriti.gr/kriti/rethymno/2081928_kleisto-faraggi-kotsyfoy-xekinisan-ton-martio-entatikes-ergasies

kalo savvatokyriako - καλό σαββατοκύριακο, kv

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Plakias / Re: The Kotsifou Gorge has been closed since March 13, 2024 due to a landslide

« on: September 12, 2024, 12:59:53 PM »

Kalimera, the Deputy Governor of Rethymno, Maria Lioni, accompanied by executives from the Director of Technical Works of the Regional Unit of Rethymno, inspect the construction sites in the Kotsifou Gorge during a joint meeting.

https://www.cretalive.gr/kriti/sto-faraggi-kotsifoy-i-antiperifereiarhis-rethymnis-maria-lioni

Best regards from Hamburg, kv

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Plakias / "Overtourism" in the Kourtaliotiko gorge

« on: September 12, 2024, 11:09:47 AM »

Kalimera, there have been some newspaper articles in the local media in the last few weeks about ?overtourism? in the Kourtaliotiko gorge (NATURA2000 area).

A big problem is the crowds, there are no toilets and a lot of rubbish is left in the gorge,
https://www.neakriti.gr/kriti/rethymno/2074077_orgi-kai-aganaktisi-gia-toys-asyneiditoys-poy-petoyn-skoypidia-sto

The movement to protect the springs of Kourtalioti is fortunately very active and there is a FB group: SOS PLAKIAS #SavePreveli

Kourtaliotiko Gorge: https://plakias-finikas.net/tourism/the-kourtaliotis-gorge/?lang=en

Best regards from Hamburg, kv

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Plakias / Re: Souda beach no longer naturist

« on: September 12, 2024, 10:05:07 AM »

Kalimera, I was in Souda/Plakias from 29 September to 13 November 2023 and during this time almost half of the beach was nudist.

At the far end of Paligremnos beach by the dunes was also naturist as usual.

Best regards from Hamburg, kv

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Where to go / Re: Mirthios/Myrthios Tavernas

« on: September 11, 2024, 09:42:23 AM »

The village of Mirthios/ Myrthios is just above Plakias and has a few shops and four Tavernas I know of. The Plateia, The Panorama, Dionyssos and Vrisi.

Kalimera, madness, now the 5th Taverna has opened in the small village of Mirthios/Myrthios. In May, the Taverna Kapilio opened in Georgia's Kafepantopleiion.

Mirthios/Myrthios is 2 km from Plakias and 36 km from Rethymnon as the crow flies, at an altitude of 160 - 200 metres and has a wonderful, unobstructed view of the bay of Plakias and the Libyan Sea.

The local community of Mirthios comprises the settlements of Mirthios, Kalipso, Kampos, Kokkina Chorafia, Plakias and Finikas.

Mirthios has long ceased to be an insider tip. Especially in summer, Mirthios gets really busy in the evenings. Everyone wants to eat in the 5 tavernas (Panorama, Plateia, Dyonissos, Vrisi and Kapilio) in the evening and enjoy the panoramic view/sunset over Plakias.

Mirthios has now become very trendy and a little chic (gentrifaction), also thanks to the shops selling jewellery and clothes. Unfortunately, there is no longer a Kafenio. There used to be 2 quaint Kafenia in Mirthios. One was opposite the Dyonissos taverna, which was still called Myrthos at the time. Then there was Georgia's Kafepantopleiion. She was over 90 years old and died a few years ago.

Mirthios/Myrthios: https://plakias-finikas.net/commune-of-agios-vasileios/borough-foinikas/mirthios-neu/?lang=en

Best regards from Hamburg, kv

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Where to stay / Re: Long term rentals

« on: September 11, 2024, 08:25:44 AM »

Kalimera, I'm bringing this thread up again - as I'm always interested in long-term rentals.

I had a look at the Morpheas Apartments in November 2023, the supermarket is part of it.
Some apartments and studios are rented out here in winter. Just speak to the person at the checkout in the supermarket.

https://katestravelexperience.eu/morpheas-apartments-greece

Best regards from Hamburg, kv

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Plakias / Re: The Kotsifou Gorge has been closed since March 13, 2024 due to a landslide

« on: August 31, 2024, 08:40:39 AM »

Kalimera, according to a newspaper report from yesterday, the Kotsifou gorge is to be reopened to motor traffic in September.

Specialised teams have already cleared the mountain of dangerous rocks.

https://www.neakriti.gr/kriti/rethymno/2073041_faraggi-kotsyfoy-me-gorgoys-rythmoys-prohoroyn-ta-erga-apokatastasis-pote

kalo savvatokyriako - καλό σαββατοκύριακο, kv

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Where to stay / Re: Two month stay

« on: August 05, 2024, 10:41:02 AM »

Kalimera Davos, the best way is of course always to be on site and look at a few accommodations and then talk to the landlord about all the details (costs etc.).

Morpheas next to the supermarket (belong together) rents out several studios and apartments, also for longer periods.
https://katestravelexperience.eu/morpheas-apartments-greece

kali evdomada, kv

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Plakias / Re: Lovely to be Back!

« on: July 18, 2024, 12:51:09 PM »

Kalimera DandC, I'm glad you had a nice time in Plakias and thank you for your feedback.

- "tourist profile different to recent years: say 30% German, UK, French"

I don't think much has changed. The majority have always come from German-speaking countries, followed by the UK and France. Then Scandinavia, Benelux, Israel and the USA...

- "definitely busier than previous years but not overly so"

I also observed this last year. Plakias was still packed with tourists until the end of October. October has been the new September for a few years now.

In recent years, Plakias has developed from a resort into a proper town with a school, etc. Plakias is now also to get a secondary school.

The Plakias region has been very popular with northern Europeans and residents for many years - many have a house here. Many families from Albania have also settled in Plakias and the surrounding area in recent years.

Many new villas have been built. Plakias is continuing to expand in the direction of Lefkogia. Permits for 100 new buildings have been issued for 2024. There are even more licences for 2025. Plakias and the surrounding area are booming...

- "The Kotsifou gorge is still closed and prob for some time to come."

Have you been able to find out anything about the current status of the construction work? There hasn't been a new article in the local media since mid-June.

Best regards from Hamburg, kv