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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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Pelagos Holidays Apartments and Suites2015-03-27
Pelagos Holidays Apartments and Suites in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers spectacular ocean views and is a modern complex of two level apartments with sea view verandas and balconies, and they blend with the traditional architecture of the area. Boasting discreet furniture, a location just minutes from the sandy beaches, shops and centre of Platanias, it's the perfect location for a wonderful self catering holiday in beautiful surrounds. Pelagos Holidays Apartments and Suites boast electric ovens, fully furnished kitchens, full bathrooms, air con, room cleaning, shower and sunbeds in outdoor spaces, WIFI and so much more, come enjoy the beauty, comfort and spaciousness.READ MORE
Conte Marino Villas2015-03-27
Conte Marino Villas in Kontomari Platanias, Chania, Crete, Greece offers a real home for guests with boutique residences boasting contemporary modern Cretan architecture and views over the sea and White mountains, for a unique experience. Accommodations are luxurious and here style and class surrounds with olive and citrus groves, there's also a private swimming pool at Villa Manadarina, and the other villas offer their own unique delights. Conte Marino Villas also offer exquisite meals of Cretan cuisine from organic products, as well as breakfast delivered to your villa in the mornings, they do wine tasting and cooking classes too, have excellent services including privately escorted tours and support planning for celebrations and events and a whole lot more, it's all here.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
Cafe Restaurant Vigli2015-03-23
The Cafe Restaurant Vigli is a wonderful tavern in Platanias, Crete, Greece serving traditional Cretan cuisine with panoramic views of Chania all the way up to Kolymbari. Using only local fresh ingredients and produce, here they take great care in producing high quality dishes and flavours with the delectable menu including mousaka, kleftiko, pork fillet, chicken souvlaki, mixed ice cream and more, it's a memorable dining experience. The Cafe Restaurant Vigli welcomes you to come dine with them and enjoy the perfect location, wonderful Cretan hospitality and views to die for.READ MORE
Panorama Taverna Restaurant2015-03-23
The Panorama Taverna Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a delight of traditional Greek and International cooking combined with panoramic views over the Island of St. Theodori or Thodorou, it's a heady experience. Here too they have a wonderful variety of bottled wines and an excellent selection of traditional Cretan wines, the perfect compliment to the perfect meal. The Panorama Taverna Restaurant welcomes you for a traditional Greek dining experience, or join them for a fabulous cocktail, refreshing ice creams, great desserts or just a drink or cup of coffee, it's a sublime experience with views and sunsets to die for.READ MORE
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
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
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
Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Bar2015-03-26
Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Bar in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers delicious Mexican food and huge steaks and many other international tastes from around the world. The menu delights with stunning dishes enjoyed indoors or out with spectacular views over the Mediterranean sea and surrounds. Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Bar has been delighting guests with the best Mexican food in the whole of Crete and has been doing so since 2009, they are open daily and look forward to delighting you with their fabulous meals and desserts in heady surrounds, come for the unique and the divine, you'll find it here.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