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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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Stones Restaurant and Caffe Bar2015-03-27
The Stones Restaurant and Caffe Bar in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a wonderful dining experience in this historic 19th century inn now refurbished and offering a wonderful cuisine of high quality. Enjoy Cretan and Mediterranean cuisines that will delight in the beautiful surrounds of this old world stone building with indoor and outdoor seating. The Stones Restaurant and Caffe Bar look forward to offering you a unique dining experience with excellent service and authentic meals, it's a not to be missed experience.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pirgos Restaurant2015-03-23
Pirgos Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers a traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine prepared by the chef from the finest ingredients including virgin olive oil and fresh vegetables from traditional recipes. Enjoy a menu of stuffed grapes leaves, a unique beef stew, lamb in wine sauce which are the chefs specialties and so much more enjoyed at very reasonable prices. Pirgos Restaurant also offers free WIFI, has a children's playground and offers an exquisite dining experience in beautiful surrounds.READ MORE