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Platanias Historic Site
Historic Site in Platanias, Crete, Greece
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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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Villa Fleria Seaside Studios and Apartments in Platanias, Crete, Greece provides the ideal surrounds for comfortable and enjoyable holidays right on the beach of the traditional village Pyrgos Psilonerou. Stay close to the ocean with all apartments and studios boasting spectacular sea views from their balconies, and they come with air con, flat screen TV's, fully equipped kitchens and more and studios can accommodate up to 3 people, while apartments can accommodate up to 5. Villa Fleria Seaside Studios and Apartments has a garden barbecue, reception with internet corner and WIFI, car parking, offer free transfers and so much more, come for a wonderful stay.READ MORE
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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
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
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
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
Zafferano Restaurant2015-03-25
Zafferano Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers modern Italian cuisine as well as Mediterranean food and they now boast a new sushi lounge. Offering exceptional quality and an expansive menu, they also have quality wines and local beers to compliment meals combined with a great location and good fun, it's the perfect dining experience. Zafferano Restaurant has a wood fired oven, serves excellent pasta and pizza, as well as meat dishes and the staff are very professional, and the sushi chef creates beautiful fresh sushi, sashimi and nigri platters.READ MORE
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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