Kalimera, I've been in Souda/Plakias since 26 March.
The weather was great until 15 April. Unusually warm for this time of year, temperatures between 25C and 30C. It was very windy for 3 nights. In the night from 19th to 20th April it rained for the first time.
Since 16th April the weather has been changeable, sun and clouds alternating, often windy.
In Plakias everything is open 98% of the time. This year, at the end of March and April, Plakias is busier than in previous years. Especially on Sundays, many residents from Rethymnon come to Plakias for an excursion. On Sundays, the caf?s and tavernas are already very busy at lunchtime. There was live music every Sunday at Gorgona.
The beaches of Souda, Plakias and Damnoni are all still unorganised. The 3 tavernas on Damnoni Beach are also not yet open.
There are hardly any changes in the village. The Tasomanolis taverna is a building site. After the small greengrocer's/organic shop in the side street near the Throubi taverna closed in November 2023, the shop is empty. The Agapi massage has moved to the main street next to the bridge.
Construction work on the new promenade is almost complete. The main street is already finished and is completely made of bricks.
https://rethnea.gr/nea-opsi-apokta-to-paraliako-metopo-plakia/ The biggest changes are the construction of new houses. There are 200 authorised concessions for new houses in and around Plakias this year. There is a lot of building going on, especially between Souda and Selia. New villas are being built everywhere. Another focal point is towards Lefkogia. In 2025, there should be even more licences for new houses.
The Kotsifou Gorge has been closed since 13 March 2024 due to a landslide.
In recent years, Plakias has developed from a tourist resort that was more or less dormant in winter to a town with a permanent population (like Agia Galini).
Plakias is now to have a secondary school. Until now, pupils have had to go to Mirthios after primary school.
Ta Leme, kv
