Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ACTIVITIES
Boat trips from Plakiás and Ayía Galíni will get you to
Préveli “Palm Beach” with a great deal less fuss.
Diving Kalypso Rock Palace Plakiás T 28310, 20990,
W kalypsodivingcenter.com. This PADI-certificated diving
centre offers advanced and learner courses.
ACCOMMODATION
PLAKIÁS
Afrodite Off the inland road to the hostel T 28320
31266, E kasel@hol.gr. The bougainvillea-draped
Afrodite is in a quiet spot, 150m from the beach, and offers
pleasant a/c rooms and apartments, with TV, fridge and
larg e bal conies with mountain views, plus a garden. April-
Oct. €30
Ì Gio-ma Western end of the seafront W gioma.gr. In
a prime position on the seafront by the harbour, opposite
the taverna of the same name, sea-view b alcon y rooms and
studios with a/c, fridge and TV. April-Oct. €40
Ippokambos On the inland road parallel to the sea
T 28320 31525, E amoutsos@otenet.gr. Excellent
simple and friendly rooms place with modern en-suite
balcony rooms and fri dge, along the backstreet, 200m from
the beach. April-Oct. €35
Youth Hostel 500m inland, signed from the seafront
T 28320 32118, W yhplakias.com. A friendly, well-run
hostel with gardens and a large shady terrace for
breakfast, evening drinks and barbecues.
Accommodation i s in dorm bungalows sleeping four.
April-Oct. Dorms €10
SPÍLI
Green Hotel On the main road, north of the square.
T 28320 22225. Comfortable en-suite rooms with TV and
wi-fi. Rooms at the back have good valley views and the
hotel ha s a small sauna and fitness room. Breakfast
included. €40
Herakles Rooms Off the main road, below the Green
Hotel T 28320 22111, E heraclespapadakis@hotmail
.com. This friendly pension has a/c en-suite balcony rooms
with valley views and internet, situated in a quiet spot. The
genial proprietor can advise on some superb walks in th e
surrounding hills and also rents out mountain bikes. €35
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AYÍA GALÍNI
Camping No Problem T 28320 91386. A big site with
shady pitches, down by the river. Good facilities include a
supermarket, taverna and large pool . A 10min walk from
town along the beach. May-Oct. €18
Idi Opposite Minos Hotel T 28320 91152. Friendly rooms
place, simple and clean a/c rooms with TV, fri dge and
balcony - some of which have sea view. June-Oct. €35
Minos Hotel T 28320 91292. Economical and great value
with en-suite rooms, with TV and fridge, the south- facin g
rooms have superb views from the terrace. May-Oct. €35
Ì Neos Ikaros T 28320 91447, W neosikaros.gr. A
more upmarket option towards the harbour; modern
rooms come with a/c, fridge, satellite TV and large
balconies, and there' s a s uperb pool and gardens. Breakfast
included. April-Oct. €53
MÝRTHIOS
Ì Anna Apartments Mýrthios T 697 33 24 775,
W annaview.com. These classy apartments, built with
traditional stone and wood, are beautifully furnished
and have fantastic views over Plakiás Bay. All c ome with
kitchenette, balcony, a/c, satellite TV and wi-fi. €48
EATING AND DRINKING
PLAKIÁS
Gio-ma T 28320 32003. Right on the water's edge, this
taverna is good for fish, seafood, home-cooked specials
and grills. The kalamári is excellent (€7.50). April-Oct
daily 9am-late.
Medousa At the east end of town. T 28320 31521.
Reached up the road inland from the post office and then
right. A splendid traditional taverna with prices lower than
those on the seafront, and they also serve breakfast. May-
Oct daily 9am-11pm.
Nikos Souvlaki On the road inland from the post o ce
T 28320 31921. Dishes up the least expensive meals in
town - excellent souvláki (€2) or even fish and chips, to eat
in, at one of the small pavement tables, or take away.
March-Oct Tues-Sun 6pm-11.30pm.
Ì Sofia T 28320 31226, W tavernasofia.gr. A long-
established taverna, friendly with a good reputation. Try
their fresh daily specials (€5.50-8) or choose from the
range of starters, fish and grills on their large menu. April-
Oct daily 10am-late.
Tassomanolis T 28320 31129. One of a line of
waterfront places enjoying spectacular sunsets; this one
has a blue-and-white nautical theme and specializes in fish
caught by the proprietor from his own boat (from €22 /kg
- there are many more economical dishes too). April-Oct
daily lunch & dinner.
MÝRTHIOS
Taverna Plateia T 28320 31560. This long-established
taverna on the central square has had a complete makeover
but still serves up excellent traditional Cretan cooking,
great wines, and has arguably the most spectacular
terrace view of any taverna on the island. May-Oct daily
lunch & dinner.
 
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