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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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Rainia Beach Hotel2015-03-25
The Rainia Beach Hotel in Platanias, Crete, Greece is located on the seaside and offers a stunning building complex of fully furnished apartments and studios for 2 to four persons with fully equipped kitchenettes, large balconies, spectacular sea views and so much more. There's an outdoor pool with complimentary sunbeds and a pool deck, with pool bar and satellite TV, and a big playground, they also do room cleaning every day with linen and towel change. The Olive Tree Restaurant at the Rainia Beach Hotel delights with Cretan and Mediterranean meals of traditional flavours and are open till midnight, come for a wonderful stay in beautiful surrounds right by the sea.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
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
Karma is a Mediterranean restaurant, cafe and bar in Platanias, Crete, Greece run by the wonderful owner and his staff who are attentive to your needs even when they are madly busy, and they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, coffee and drinks. They serve exquisite beef, steaks and chicken dishes which come highly recommended as a must try when dining here, and they also have exceptional Greek and Mediterranean dishes as well as exquisite seafood, come see for yourself and meet your Karma. It's great for groups and kids are welcome, they also have outdoor seating, and offer take out and the waiters are super friendly and helpful, come try one of their signature mojitos, arguably the best you'll ever taste, Karma looks forward to your visit.READ MORE
Ilias Apartments Hotel2015-03-23
The Ilias Apartments Hotel in Platanias, Crete, Greece is family friendly right by the sea and beautiful beach, and here they offer double to four bed apartments with air conditioning, a multi kitchen, refrigerator, coffee maker, bathroom and balcony boasting breathtaking sea views over the Island of Thodorou. There's also a coffee bar and tavern Nisos here serving traditional Cretan cuisine and fresh fish for a delightful dining experience. The Ilias Apartments Hotel is ideally located to shopping, cafes, bars, club and supermarkets and for exploring the island, come enjoy.READ MORE
Porto Platanias Beach Resort2015-03-20
Porto Platanias Beach Resort in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a holiday experience of the highest quality and that's their promise, come for the ultimate in pleasure right by the sea in 5-star luxury. There are excellent accommodation choices of double rooms, studios, maisonettes, apartments, superior maisonettes, standard suites, junior suites with private pool, an executive suite and presidential suite, and a suite with private pool and sea view, all with fabulous amenities and features. Porto Platanias Beach Resort has conference and banquet facilities, a sandy beach, internet, lobby lounge, spa centre and so much more, and there's a lobby bar, two pool bar, a beach bar and roof garden bar as well as a la carte restaurant featuring themed Greek nights and more. The Sparkling Spa delights with an extraordinary experience of services and treatments of the highest level for the ultimate in pampering and indulgence, even therapeutic massage inspired from India, Thailand and Morocco, come relax it's all here.READ MORE
Carpe Diem Restaurant Bar2015-03-25
Carpe Diem Restaurant Bar in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a beautiful seaside setting and traditional Greek cuisine accompanied by healthy, fresh salads, excellent appetizers and a fresh draught of Cretan beer, or house wine made from juicy grapes and they have a refreshing choice of multicoloured cocktails. Enjoy a typical Greek atmosphere under the hot sun near the sea, and wonderful owners, spectacular sea views and sunsets to die for it's all here, great for kids too, and they offer take out. Carpe Diem Restaurant Bar is open for breakfast and lunch, and menu items include delectable Greek and Mediterranean dishes as well as fast food, brunch, hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches and so much more, come enjoy dining by the seaside.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
Esthisis Suites2015-03-27
Esthisis Suites in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a tranquil and relaxing stay in one of the 12 apartments and maisonettes with stunning sea views from your private balcony and all come with a dining area, TV, free WIFI and fully equipped kitchen. There are BBQ facilities, an outdoor swimming pool with furniture and sunbeds and this hotel is the perfect location for water sports, beach bars and seaside restaurants. Esthisis Suites welcomes you to comfort and space, relaxation and more with panoramic sea views, fully furnished accommodations and modern amenities, it's a heavenly stay that awaits close to fine beaches, come enjoy.READ MORE
Waves Restaurant2015-03-25
Waves Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece welcomes you to an exquisite dining experience right on the beach with spectacular views over the island and Mediterranean sea. Specialty dishes include sublime Greek pizza with great toppings, fresh salads, chicken, seafood, lamb and more complimented by a lovely wine selection. Waves Restaurant offers the best of everything, the best food, the best service, the best views, sunsets, the sea and beach, it's all here and with an incredible menu with generous portions, makes for an exquisite dining experience in a wonderful ambience.READ MORE