Hi just got back from our first trip to Plakias. We will return! Stayed at Costas & Chrysoula. Tried the far end. My first time as an "au naturel" swimmer although I was a bit disconcerted by the numer of small boys with snorkels! Definitely the best part of the beach. Found Shinaria a great place to swim. Best eating at Muses. We saw one place that had "owl food" on the menu, but didn't find out what it was.Enjoyed the Alianthos Express! Found some great kafeneons up in the mountains. As this was the first time we had driven in Crete, we are having a car sticker made "You can't scare me, I've driven in Crete".