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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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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
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
Platanias Palace Restaurant2015-03-20
Platanias Palace Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers traditional Greek, Cretan and International cuisine made with local ingredients and pure virgin olive oil served with spectacular ocean views and sunsets. Enjoy panoramic views, outdoor seating, exquisite meals and friendly service, it's the best location on the island with views that go on forever. Platanias Palace Restaurant is located at the center of Platanias on the central square and is elevated with views over the ocean, come sip a wine or welcoming beverage as you drink in the spectacular views and enjoy an amazing meal, it's the best.READ MORE
Little Fun Train2015-03-20
The Little Fun Train in Platanias, Crete, Greece takes you on a fantastic and adventurous ride on Nature's Trail to discover Crete's hidden treasures by train. Tours include the pleasures of Crete including tiny little villages, small fishing boats and fishermen, Byzantine Monastries combined with olive oil and wine tasting in a local distillery, there's also the Blue Lagoon tour of pure nature and natural wildlife, picturesque scenery, majestic villages and history. The Little Fun Train also offers many other wonderful tour choices, with hidden treasures including the Grand Canyon, Southern Comfort, Seven Villages, Western Adventure, Moonlight Express and Orange Valley, they also offer a tour to Crete's largest water park with fun for all ages, let the adventures begin.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
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
Minoa Palace Resort and Spa Hotel2015-03-23
Minoa Palace Resort and Spa Hotel in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers luxury and comfort with rooms and suites boasting classical architectural lines, relaxation and wonderful amenities, and the main building boasts bungalows too, while the Imperial Beach wing offer sea view rooms with private pools and water front suites. Fabulous facilities include two open air jacuzzis, two children's swimming pools, a VIP lounge, there's also a fine sandy beach with free parasols and umbrellas, a fully equipped gym and spa offer a wonderful variety of treatments, there's also a tennis and mini football court, free WIFI and so much more. Minoa Palace Resort and Spa Hotel also offer excellent dining options in their three restaurants, with choices of buffets, Italian or Mediterranean cuisine and Cretan food, they also host meetings and events in a unique destination with high class decoration and cutting edge design.READ MORE
Oscar Suites and Village2015-03-16
Completely renovated two years ago, with eco -friendly materials and energy efficient facilities, the Oscar Suites & Village is hidden in between colourful gardens and beautiful trees in a traditional building complex which includes two swimming pools and two children pools, two restaurants and a gym. We offer studios, one bedroom and two bedroom suites, all with a garden or sea view and a fully equipped kitchenette, for an autonomous stay.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
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