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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Kyma
« Last post by Barny on August 11, 2026, 04:33:47 PM »Hi
That's just your opinion though?
Barny.
That's just your opinion though?
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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Kyma
« Last post by kokkinos vrachos on July 27, 2026, 09:27:31 AM »Kalimera, the reviews regarding quality and service were already very mixed before the renovation.
Now, negative reviews are piling up on Google Maps. Since the restaurant's renovation, prices have risen dramatically, and the quality of the food and service is worse than in previous years.
On the plus side, the restrooms remain clean.
Some examples:
- The organization and service are very poor.
- Unfriendly owner.
- Very long waiting times.
- No complimentary raki/dessert after the meal.
- Food is expensive and of poor quality.
- The deck chairs are free but outdated. A bottle of water costs ?4.
I never went to the "football pub" to eat, only to watch football. Good alternatives for watching football (even in winter) are Smerna Bar and ?strako.
Ta Leme, kv
Now, negative reviews are piling up on Google Maps. Since the restaurant's renovation, prices have risen dramatically, and the quality of the food and service is worse than in previous years.
On the plus side, the restrooms remain clean.
Some examples:
- The organization and service are very poor.
- Unfriendly owner.
- Very long waiting times.
- No complimentary raki/dessert after the meal.
- Food is expensive and of poor quality.
- The deck chairs are free but outdated. A bottle of water costs ?4.
I never went to the "football pub" to eat, only to watch football. Good alternatives for watching football (even in winter) are Smerna Bar and ?strako.
Ta Leme, kv
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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Alpha Omega
« Last post by kokkinos vrachos on July 27, 2026, 08:41:34 AM »Kalimera, Restaurant Alpha Omega (formerly Christos), owned by Benjamin from Belgium, has now opened for its second season.
The cuisine is very upscale, featuring Cretan products and great attention to detail; this is not the place to go if you are looking for traditional, rustic Cretan cooking.
Guests highly praise the food, service, and atmosphere (including the terrace and the view).
Prices are correspondingly higher than at other tavernas in Plakias (though those are already pricey).
Prices:
- No complimentary carafe of water upon arrival.
- Plastic bottle of Zaros water: ?5.
- Bread: ?2.
- ?40 for a standard sea bream.
- Bottle of beer: ?5.
- House wine: 1 liter ?15, 0.5 liters ?9.
- Choice of 3 different salads ranging from ?12 to ?17!
Alpha Omega is the kind of place one would expect to find in Chania?s Venetian Harbor.
In recent years, three long-standing family tavernas?Christos, Tasomanolis, and Paligremnos?have closed down.
Ta Leme, kv
The cuisine is very upscale, featuring Cretan products and great attention to detail; this is not the place to go if you are looking for traditional, rustic Cretan cooking.
Guests highly praise the food, service, and atmosphere (including the terrace and the view).
Prices are correspondingly higher than at other tavernas in Plakias (though those are already pricey).
Prices:
- No complimentary carafe of water upon arrival.
- Plastic bottle of Zaros water: ?5.
- Bread: ?2.
- ?40 for a standard sea bream.
- Bottle of beer: ?5.
- House wine: 1 liter ?15, 0.5 liters ?9.
- Choice of 3 different salads ranging from ?12 to ?17!
Alpha Omega is the kind of place one would expect to find in Chania?s Venetian Harbor.
In recent years, three long-standing family tavernas?Christos, Tasomanolis, and Paligremnos?have closed down.
Ta Leme, kv
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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Thread for Friends of Christos
« Last post by kokkinos vrachos on July 27, 2026, 08:39:35 AM »Is Christos open again this year?
Kalimera, Restaurant Alpha Omega (formerly Christos), owned by Benjamin from Belgium, has now opened for its second season.
The cuisine is very upscale, featuring Cretan products and great attention to detail; this is not the place to go if you are looking for traditional, rustic Cretan cooking.
Guests highly praise the food, service, and atmosphere (including the terrace and the view).
Prices are correspondingly higher than at other tavernas in Plakias (though those are already pricey).
Prices:
- No complimentary carafe of water upon arrival.
- Plastic bottle of Zaros water: ?5.
- Bread: ?2.
- ?40 for a standard sea bream.
- Bottle of beer: ?5.
- House wine: 1 liter ?15, 0.5 liters ?9.
- Choice of 3 different salads ranging from ?12 to ?17!
Alpha Omega is the kind of place one would expect to find in Chania?s Venetian Harbor.
In recent years, three long-standing family tavernas?Christos, Tasomanolis, and Paligremnos?have closed down.
Ta Leme, kv
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Gossip / RIP Chris Harrison!
« Last post by shinaria on July 06, 2026, 10:06:13 AM »RIP Chris Harrison!
Sadly Chris has passed away after a short illness.
He was a very active member at this forum, using the nickname "Harribobs".
His son posted this at Chris' facebook account.
Sadly Chris has passed away after a short illness.
He was a very active member at this forum, using the nickname "Harribobs".
His son posted this at Chris' facebook account.
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Plakias / Re: Kourtaliotiko Gorge
« Last post by kokkinos vrachos on June 30, 2026, 06:10:44 AM »A unique summer experience in nature, combining hiking, river trekking and swimming in one of the most spectacular landscapes of Crete, is organized by the "Roads of Life" on Sunday, July 5.
Destination is the imposing Kourtaliotiko Gorge and the beach of Preveli, with the participants having the opportunity to cross the gorge through the waters of the river, ending up in the palm forest and the sea.
According to the organizers:
"Whether you start it from the sources, you cross it in parts, or you go straight to the palm forest and the sea, one thing is for sure!!! Playing with the waters...
So summarizing:
Next Sunday, an epic march will take place...
A course of those that are once and you remember them for the rest of your life.
Our program provides for a swim, only this time the sloppy will start 6 km before the sea.
Specifically, we will hike-swim to the Kourtaliotiko Gorge to finish on the famous and particularly impressive beach of Preveli, with the largest ? after Vai ? palm forest of Crete.
Beautiful course within the river in a green landscape, in one of the first places in traffic in Crete.
It will need swimwear, sneakers (win) and all the transportable equipment must be watertight in full immersion in water, desired use of batons.
Free time for swimming on the beach.
Those who wish can take part of the route. Specifically, either the first half of it (3km), or the second half, or the whole journey or just go to the palm forest directly and start their bathing in salt water directly.
Running hours 1st section 2:30 N.D. 1+
Running hours 2nd section 3:30 D.D. 2
river trekking all the way.
Departure from the area of the Popular Market on Saturday (Agia Anna)
at 07:30, Sunday 05/07/2026.
Our excursions take place in a non-urban environment, equipment suitable with the field and the season are required.
Information - Registrations ONLY at: 2816007430 & 6947504650.
With physical presence you find us here.
Contact hours Monday ? Friday 09:00-14:00 & 18:00-21:00.
We remind you that: payment of subscriptions until Friday afternoon, cancellations of seats are made until Saturday noon (13:00).
In case of no-show, the declared member is liable to pay his/her participation.
Find out about our activities from our site www.dromoizois.gr and/or by Like our Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/dromoizoiscrete/ and following us.
The above program is indicative and may be modified without notice if necessary for the better conduct of the excursion."
Ta Leme, kv
Destination is the imposing Kourtaliotiko Gorge and the beach of Preveli, with the participants having the opportunity to cross the gorge through the waters of the river, ending up in the palm forest and the sea.
According to the organizers:
"Whether you start it from the sources, you cross it in parts, or you go straight to the palm forest and the sea, one thing is for sure!!! Playing with the waters...
So summarizing:
Next Sunday, an epic march will take place...
A course of those that are once and you remember them for the rest of your life.
Our program provides for a swim, only this time the sloppy will start 6 km before the sea.
Specifically, we will hike-swim to the Kourtaliotiko Gorge to finish on the famous and particularly impressive beach of Preveli, with the largest ? after Vai ? palm forest of Crete.
Beautiful course within the river in a green landscape, in one of the first places in traffic in Crete.
It will need swimwear, sneakers (win) and all the transportable equipment must be watertight in full immersion in water, desired use of batons.
Free time for swimming on the beach.
Those who wish can take part of the route. Specifically, either the first half of it (3km), or the second half, or the whole journey or just go to the palm forest directly and start their bathing in salt water directly.
Running hours 1st section 2:30 N.D. 1+
Running hours 2nd section 3:30 D.D. 2
river trekking all the way.
Departure from the area of the Popular Market on Saturday (Agia Anna)
at 07:30, Sunday 05/07/2026.
Our excursions take place in a non-urban environment, equipment suitable with the field and the season are required.
Information - Registrations ONLY at: 2816007430 & 6947504650.
With physical presence you find us here.
Contact hours Monday ? Friday 09:00-14:00 & 18:00-21:00.
We remind you that: payment of subscriptions until Friday afternoon, cancellations of seats are made until Saturday noon (13:00).
In case of no-show, the declared member is liable to pay his/her participation.
Find out about our activities from our site www.dromoizois.gr and/or by Like our Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/dromoizoiscrete/ and following us.
The above program is indicative and may be modified without notice if necessary for the better conduct of the excursion."
Ta Leme, kv
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Where to stay / Re: Accommodation for Single Travellers
« Last post by mickydripping 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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Where to eat...or not! / Alpha Omega
« Last post by DandC on June 23, 2026, 10:54:38 AM »hi - I see Alpha Omega is now open - it was being built when we were in Plakias last summer. It replaces Christo's.
Has anyone been or heard reports? Seems to rate highly on TripAdvisor. We will be in Plakias on Monday so will give it a go!
Has anyone been or heard reports? Seems to rate highly on TripAdvisor. We will be in Plakias on Monday so will give it a go!
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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Kyma
« Last post by kokkinos vrachos on May 28, 2026, 05:44:49 AM »27. May 2026