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War Shelter of Platanias
The War Shelter of Platanias was constructed by German troops in 1942 has an underground complex of booths and tunnels that used to store ammunition and military material during World War II. This historic site is built on a Platanias hill as a natural protection to air bombings and strategic location for controlling both land and sea. The War Shelter of Platanias is today a small World War 11 Museum in memory of the battle of Crete, come learn the history and stories behind the war and days of old, it's a fascinating experience.
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Symposium Restaurant2015-03-20
Symposium Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers an exclusive cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere with the best service for an unsurpassed dining experience. This beautiful open air restaurant with gentle summer breezes offers exquisite Mediterranean and European meals and traditional Cretan delights, and they cater for vegetarians, meat lovers and everything in-between. Symposium Restaurant uses only virgin olive oil, pure Greek feta and fresh meats and a wonderful Cretan diet for excellent health benefits, the divine awaits and they look forward to being of service.READ MORE
SeaStar Boat Tours2015-03-20
SeaStar Boat Tours offer boat tours for one or two hours starting from Platanias harbour for a maximum of 8 passengers or private Yacht tours starting from Chania old harbour for a maximum of 10 persons. Come experience the sea their way on a wonderful adventure on their RIB or rigid inflatable powerboat suitable for all kinds of conditions and with all safety equipment required. The Classic tour from Platanias harbour includes a complete tour of Theodorou Island stopping at various points along the way, and stopping at the east side of the island for a choice of snorkel sites. SeaStar Boat Tours also offer customized boat tours including a cultural tour, snorkeling tours, photo tour and snorkeling adventure tour, book now and let the fun begin.READ MORE
Tartufo Restaurant2015-03-23
Tartufo Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece welcomes diners to a delight of Greek and Italian specialties and the best pizzas in town in a friendly atmosphere with great staff. Here there's a homely feel, a wood fired oven and vast menu and the food is rated as excellent, it will soon become your favourite spot when visiting Crete. Tartufo Restaurant also has an excellent wine list to compliment meals, and there's a complimentary raki and cheesecake at the end of your meal is a delightful touch, they come highly recommended and the pizzas are a must try.READ MORE
O Mylos tou Kerata2015-03-23
O Mylos tou Kerata in Platanias, Crete, Greece is one of the oldest restaurants on the island first opening it's doors way back in 1960, and is still today well know for it's quality. Offering a Mediterranean and traditional Cretan cuisine this award winning restaurant offer a menu of carefully selected products cooked in Virgin olive oil, and the menu offers turnspit roasted meats, mains including steaks, chicken, veal and ostrich, they serve also great appetizers, salads and seafood choices, ice cream and desserts. O Mylos tou Kerata boasts a 14th century Venetian watermill in the courtyard filled with trees, scented plants and flowers and the interior is a delight of decoration, they also host and cater to events, celebrations and special occasions with carefully arranged spaces and table setups and cover small weddings, christenings, birthdays, company social events and more.READ MORE
Almiras Family Restaurant2015-03-23
Almiras Family Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers spectacular views and sunsets overlooking the Cretan sea and Theodore's Island, with dining on the terrace. Come enjoy all the delightful flavours of traditional Cretan dishes with salads, appetizers and main dishes including chicken, skewered pork, beef fillet, baked lamb, kleftiko, a mixed Greek plate, mixed meat plate, chicken souvlaki and so much more, and for afters Raki and fruit on the house for the perfect end to a wonderful dining experience. Almiras Family Restaurant is family owned and the Cretan cuisine served here is based on Cretan olive oil and natural ingredients served with magnificent views over the Mediterranean, not to be missed.READ MORE
Cafe Restaurant Drakiana2015-03-25
The Cafe Restaurant Drakiana in Platanias, Crete, Greece welcomes you to a wonderful dining experience under shady trees beside the Iordanis river, and they grow many of the ingredients used in their kitchen. Serving mainly traditional Greek cuisine from recipes used by the family's grandparents, here all members of the family play an important role in the restaurant. The Cafe Restaurant Drakiana is ideal for family dining with a playground including slides and swings for the kids as well as peacocks and birds, it's the perfect setting. They are also the ideal venue for events, and can cater for weddings, christenings, birthdays, engagements and all major events up to 400 people, and even have disabled facilities, it's all here.READ MORE
War Shelter of Platanias2015-03-20
The War Shelter of Platanias was constructed by German troops in 1942 has an underground complex of booths and tunnels that used to store ammunition and military material during World War II. This historic site is built on a Platanias hill as a natural protection to air bombings and strategic location for controlling both land and sea. The War Shelter of Platanias is today a small World War 11 Museum in memory of the battle of Crete, come learn the history and stories behind the war and days of old, it's a fascinating experience.READ MORE
Astrea Beach Bar2015-03-23
Astrea Beach Bar is a cafe and restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece offering exquisite Greek and Mediterranean cuisine and breathtaking views over the ocean. Here the decoration, the food and the service will entice and enchant you, and traditional Cretan nights delight three times a week. Astrea Beach Bar offers unique dishes and exquisite specialties prepared with fresh Cretan products, and they suggest you order the sublime kleftiko lamb, or the Astrea chicken, there's also a rich wine vault with a wonderful variety to choose from, and excellent desserts round off the perfect meal with coffee, come for incredible dining enjoyment with magnificent views.READ MORE
Ariadne Beach Hotel and Restaurant2015-03-23
Ariadne Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers wonderful, spacious apartments and studios for your perfect enjoyment, ideal for couples or groups for a completely relaxing stay, and rooms offer all personalised amenities that are modern for maximum comfort. Facilities include a swimming pool and game room, and there's a lounge and bar, and the hotel provides excellent hospitality and friendly service in beautiful surrounds right by the beach. Ariadne Beach Hotel and Restaurant offers exquisite dining on the beach of local and international dishes prepared by an internationally renowned chef, and there's a wine cellar with a wonderful selection of Greek labels, come for a fantastic stay and dining experience.READ MORE
Giaourtoplimmira2015-03-25
Giaourtoplimmira in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers the Best Souvlaki in Chania and have been doing so since 1994, and with a high level of service, great quality food of fresh, healthy and delicious meals, they will soon become your only choice for barbecue dining and fast food in the area. Enjoy fresh meats and olive oil, and the menu offer delicious kebabs, salads, omelettes, pizza, burgers, spaghetti, grill dishes and more enjoyed with wine, beer and other beverages. Giaourtoplimmira also offer a delivery service in Platanias and Chania Crete at great prices, with meals hot and always on time, come for delicious fast food and the tastiest souvlaki around.READ MORE