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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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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
Summertime Boutique Hotel and Spa2015-03-20
Summertime Boutique Hotel and Spa in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a luxurious getaway with 4-star apartments featuring modern kitchens, remote control air conditioning, flat screen TV's, a rain shower, spacious balcony and more. The hotel has two private outdoor swimming pools, a bar and lounge, a reception area and day spa as well as fully equipped gym, elevators, wheelchair friendly rooms, underground parking, a car rental service, WIFI and computer area with internet. The Senses Day Spa at Summertime Boutique Hotel and Spa comes with serene therapy rooms, an indoor heated swimming pool, fitness centre, dry sauna, hammam and offers manicures and pedicures, face and body treatments, complete relaxation and rejuvenation for mind, body and spirit, and they specialize in a range of spa packages and gift certificates, come pamper yourself or a loved one.READ MORE
Vasiliki Apartments2015-03-27
Vasiliki Apartments in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers the ultimate in Cretan hospitality for a memorable holiday so close to the ocean you can hear the waves breaking from your balcony as relaxing sea breezes cool and refresh you. Choices of studios and apartments with excellent facilities beckon, including fully equipped kitchens, air con, satellite TV, dining table and chairs, cabinets, bathrooms and so much more for the perfect stay. Vasiliki Apartments is very close to the beach, has a pool in a neighbouring apartment complex, and they are ideally located close to the village for shopping and dining, banks and ATM's, it's the perfect base for exploring all that this beautiful area has to offer.READ MORE
Fish Spa Platanias2015-03-20
The Fish Spa Platanias in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers unique treatments with Garra Rufa fish, also known as Dr. Fish, who secrete a magical enzyme called dithranol which aids the rapid renewal of the skin. The water is properly sterilized and filtered ensuring healthy fish and a healthier you, and since the fish do not have teeth, they gently remove dead skin cells for the outer skin layer know as ichthyotherapy. The Fish Spa Platanias offers the perfect treatments effective in treating skin conditions such as dry skin, acne, eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis, while offering a pleasant hydro massage, come enjoy an unforgettable experience with pioneering hand and foot treatments.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
Proimos Maisonnettes2015-03-26
Proimos Maisonnettes in Platanias, Crete, Greece is a 3-star hotel with family maisonettes, studio maisonettes and apartments with excellent features and amenities including own balconies, for a fantastic stay near the beach. Enjoy an inspiration of traditional Cretan architecture a beautiful garden and swimming pool with children's section, a jacuzzi and delightful meals in the hotel restaurant. The Frog Island Snack Bar at Proimos Maisonnettes offers an exquisite selection of Mediterreanean cuisines of local culinary delights made with Cretan extra virgin olive oil, and enjoyed with Cretan wines, they also host unique occasions, events and celebrations which are their specialty.READ MORE
Restaurant Kantari2015-03-23
The Restaurant Kantari in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a wonderful dining experience in exceptional surrounds, and they are open for lunch and dinner with open-air facilities. Enjoy an excellent meal of wonderful menu choices right in the center of Platanias with choices of bottled wines and traditional Cretan wines to compliment. The Restaurant Kantari invites you to come dine under the shade of the orange trees, it's the perfect way to while away the day enjoying your meal and drink.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
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
Restaurant Drosia2015-03-25
The Restaurant Drosia in Platanias of Chania, Crete, Greece is a perfect lunch destination and wonderful tavern offering a rich variety of Greek and Cretan cuisine, as well as European dishes of excellent quality at great prices. There's a kids menu and a playground for the little one's, a green environment of flowers and trees away from the noise for the perfect dining experience. The Restaurant Drosia has outdoor seating and dishes are beautifully presented, fresh and wholesome, and dining choices include starters, salads, pastas, soups, omelettes, grilled foods, pizzas, frozen seafood, filet beef, pork and chicken with sauces, come for a memorable dining experience, you'll be back.READ MORE