Just Returned

[Plakias Lover]

Hi All

Just returned from a fabulous week at Plakias.
Temperature on our first day (Sunday) was about 24 and with a chilly breeze, but from Monday onwards the wind dropped & temperature kept climbing until Friday & Saturday when it was 33.5. You did need a light jacket/cardie on a couple of evenings walking back to Hotel but it wasn't bad at all.
Was amazed at how busy the resort still was, with plenty of tourists still about (mainly German I think).
Had fabulous meals at Gorgonna, Sirrocco & Gio Ma again where food was excellent and service second to none. Once again Babis, Gorgeio & Irene in Gorgonna were in fine form.
This was the first time we have visited so late in the year, but will def go again next year at same time.
We were hugely entertained every day on the Rocky beach (near Creta Ma hotel) by a pair of Kingfishers which dived in & out of the rock pools catching small fish. Also saw owls, eagles & buzzards plus a cormrant drying its wings outside rocks near Gio Ma.
As usual stayed at Horizon Beach Hotel and loved the fact that we didn't need the aircon so could sleep with the patio doors open all night with the sound of the waves lulling us to sleep.
Now having withdrawal symptons looking at the rain outside, will hit the village wine we brough back tonight to help remember the good times until next July when we return again.

Yamass

[Barny]

Brilliant! you can't beat it can you?

                Barny.

[JackieatUrbanAgenda]

Hi....I'm with you guys on that one. Returned just over a week ago and still trying to adjust ! We also spent our early evenings watching the bats and a barn owl hunting across the meadow outside the Aretusa, we spent the mornings watching the eagles, saw a superb vulture close up in the gorge and did anyone else spot the turtles in the river quite literally right underneath the bridge ?...they were really cute !
Already planning to be back there next Sept (for my birthday this time) and working out the budget !
Les, our rep, was as brilliant as ever (thanks Les) as were all the guys at the Gorgona, the Pool bar at Kostas, at Apanemo and the Livikon. Cant wait for the warmth (not just the climatic warmth) and the relaxation !.
Only downside......I love being in the sea but was bitten by what looked like a sardine.....still have the scar ! Cheeky little wotsit was probably trying to get his own back for the first night's meal !!!!!
 

[Dave&Les]

For all of you peeps that will be going to Plakias during the next couple weeks....
We had mail from a friend who works there today & she says the weather has been just like summer & the resort is very busy.
How lovely for the local businesses & we can't wait to return next spring.
Happy winter to everyone.

Roll on Plakias 2014.

[Hugo V]

Thank you for the update.  I am happy for all of you being there this month that the weather has been good and for the people in Plakias and Crete that tourists continue to come.  We are looking forward to our next vacation on the island.

[Arnaki]

We are off on Tuesday. We'll have a drink or two to you, Les and Dave (any excuse).  We'll report back on weather, busy-ness and what's open in the last week of Olympic's season.  The weather forecasts all seem to be different both from each other and from day to day.  I'm hoping for the best one, but packing for the worst.

Arnaki

[Dave&Les]

Hope all you lucky peeps that are enjoying the last week had a good journey & the sun shines on you all.
Have a drink for us, especially David & Pauline( we know u don't need an excuse) ha ha!!!

Yamass & regards to you all

Say hi to all the staff at KC

[happyashellas]

Just back after two glorious weeks in Plakias. The weather was fantastic and the food was great as well - especially the prices. We averaged about 25 euros per night which included starters, mains and drinks for both of us - after Symi in the summer this was a welcome surprise. The car hire places were all a bit expensive, ranging from 156 to 224 for a compact car for a week. We went online and found Imperial car hire who quoted us 98 for the week which was from one of the locals in Plakias who had quoted over 150 earlier. Plenty of exploring was done although I cannot recommend the road to Finix as it took half an hour to get back out to the top of the hill.
There is a Kafenion in one of the side streets called Ξεζονων, and the welcome there was incredible. The food was lovely, all cooked on the spot, the prices dirt cheap and the amount of Raki thrown in at the end was fantastic. Do not ever attempt to drive home from here!
Worst meal of the stay was probably the Lysseus. The matriarch was not talkative at all, there was no atmosphere or background music, just everybody talking in hushed tones in case they got a row from grumpy knickers. The food was fine, but there are plenty of friendlier places to choose from. Many lovely walks and climbs in the surrounding area as well, coupled with the warm greetings from the locals which makes it a fantastic place. Just a bummer being home again.

[Noopsy]

Worst meal of the stay was probably the Lysseus. The matriarch was not talkative at all, there was no atmosphere or background music, just everybody talking in hushed tones in case they got a row from grumpy knickers. The food was fine, but there are plenty of friendlier places to choose from.

One of the locals (who shall remain nameless) informed me when I was there in August that the Lysseos has lost a lot of business due to madam's demeanour.  I also noticed that she was less friendly than usual which made me feel uncomfortable.

Noopsy

[ian s]

I don't like the way this thread is going.  Can you please keep your derogatory comments/opinions to yourselves.  Doubt you'd be brave enough to say anything to the lady herself and doubt she would care anyway.

[Barny]

          "this is a forum where people express their views"

Feel free to express your views on the actual place and its products but it's not right and also offensive, to aim this at the actual person. 

                            Barny.       

         

[happyashellas]

Doubting I would be brave enough to say something to her is rather derogatory towards me don't you think? The inference being I am perhaps too cowardly to speak my mind. I did not say anything after the meal as the food itself was fine, as I mentioned. I merely stated why I would never go back there. Had the food or service been below par I would certainly have made myself clear. As I said, you are spoilt for choice in Plakias where food is concerned so it isn't a big deal.

[Stuart & Hilary]

Just to put this into context, & bearing in mind, that the taverna is probably not aware of these criticisms &  has no way of responding.
The last Trip Advisor report from this October reads
 “Just sitting and watching the world go by whilst eating the best taverna food in Plakias. Even the locals eat there so it must be good”.
The other 6 reports for this year also rate it as very good or excellent.  And as Barny states personal remarks are not necessary. I think One of the offending emails has in fact  been removed.

Stuart

[happyashellas]

If it's one of your favourites then that's great - for you. There are many differing opinions on what makes a good night out etc. and I wouldn't read too much into any reviews. We stayed at the Dora apartments with perhaps some apprehension after  reading some of the reviews. It turns out they are in a great location, very clean and we had the room with the so called lousy view. None of the reviews stated that if you sit on the balcony and look to the left you have a great view over to Timios Stavros which I thought was just fine.

[Noopsy]

I don't see how reporting "insider" information or personal experiences can be termed "derogatory".  So long as no malice is intended, negative as well as positive remarks should be encouraged so as to paint a true and complete picture.

Noopsy