Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Παρασκευή 21 Οκτωβρίου 2016
Mediterranean Cooking: The map of the traditional Greek Salad..
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Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice 2016 Awards: Crete voted among the best islands in the world
Condé Nast Traveler readers ranked the best islands in the world outside the U.S. in the 2016 Readers' Choice Awards survey, from nearby Caribbean beaches to far-flung islands in Southeast Asia...
The largest Greek Isle, Crete is also one of the most distinctive, with its own unmistakable culture, landscape, and mythological history.
Make sure to visit the Minoan palaces in Knossos if you make it beyond the beach.
Pro tip: Skip the bumpy drive or three-hour hike to one of the most photographed spots in Crete. Balos Beach is most easily accessed by ferries from Kissamos port.
Getting there: Most flights to Crete connect in Athens, but visitors can also take the year-round ferry from Piraeus or the summertime ferry from Santorini.
Condé Nast Traveler
The largest Greek Isle, Crete is also one of the most distinctive, with its own unmistakable culture, landscape, and mythological history.
Make sure to visit the Minoan palaces in Knossos if you make it beyond the beach.
Pro tip: Skip the bumpy drive or three-hour hike to one of the most photographed spots in Crete. Balos Beach is most easily accessed by ferries from Kissamos port.
Getting there: Most flights to Crete connect in Athens, but visitors can also take the year-round ferry from Piraeus or the summertime ferry from Santorini.
Condé Nast Traveler
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Σάββατο 1 Οκτωβρίου 2016
Have a nice October! Autumn in Crete..
The experience of a lifetime!
(source:VisitGreece)
It’s a common secret among travellers to Crete that summertime on the island is at least 2 months longer than most European destinations.
The Telegraph had an article about autumn tourist destinations where Crete features as a warm and welcoming place.
The Austrian newspaper Kurier published a long praising article on the island describing it as a place where you can enjoy a laid back summer vacation in autumn and get to know local tradition.
The Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail has included Crete in the six top European destinations for an autumn holiday,
saying that people who prefer to extend their summer vacation all the
way into October should visit Crete.
One of the island’s biggest assets -
apart from beaches - is the famous Cretan cuisine which you can enjoy all over the place.
The reason for all of the above is quite simple. Crete is located in the southeast part of the European continent and temperature never drops below 20º C from September until November. The average sunshine totals seven hours. Water temperature
in the south shores washed by the Libyan sea reaches 23º C and the
average air temperature is 26º C.
The atmosphere is limpid most of the time and the tall mountains are clearly defined against the horizon in every detail.
The summer’s blue sea waters change into new fascinating hues, the autumn winds fill the heretofore clear blue skies with amazing cloud shapes and the fairly limited rainfall is very welcome after the dry season has passed.
However swimming remains one of the activities you will definitely enjoy even in late October. Make a note that at this time of the year you will find that there are less tourists so you’ll get better holiday deals as prices are down compared to the high season.
While you are on your autumn trip to Crete don’t miss the opportunity to visit the renowned historical sites, monuments and museums. The season’s mild weather will tempt you to discover inland secrets and the wide variety of flora and fauna, to visit picturesque mountainous villages as well as those of the lowlands, to follow the hiking trails, go mountaineering or cross breathtaking ravines such as the well-known Samaria Gorge, Kourtaliotiko Gorge etc.
The end of the summer is the time for agricultural activities such as grape harvesting and sun-drying of the grape berries so as to produce raisins. Ploughing, sowing, grape pressing, wine and raki making are all activities that take place later in the fall. This time of year you can follow the traditional agricultural activities: participate in grape harvesting and pressing, go olive picking, watch the procedure of raki making in cauldrons- cauldron feasts, as it evolves into a traditional celebration, taste local products and learn about the way they are made in the island’s agritourism farms. Let’s bear in mind that traditional Cretan cuisine is based on fresh seasonal produce and that makes it all the more tasty not to mention healthier and more nutritious!
The atmosphere is limpid most of the time and the tall mountains are clearly defined against the horizon in every detail.
The summer’s blue sea waters change into new fascinating hues, the autumn winds fill the heretofore clear blue skies with amazing cloud shapes and the fairly limited rainfall is very welcome after the dry season has passed.
However swimming remains one of the activities you will definitely enjoy even in late October. Make a note that at this time of the year you will find that there are less tourists so you’ll get better holiday deals as prices are down compared to the high season.
While you are on your autumn trip to Crete don’t miss the opportunity to visit the renowned historical sites, monuments and museums. The season’s mild weather will tempt you to discover inland secrets and the wide variety of flora and fauna, to visit picturesque mountainous villages as well as those of the lowlands, to follow the hiking trails, go mountaineering or cross breathtaking ravines such as the well-known Samaria Gorge, Kourtaliotiko Gorge etc.
The end of the summer is the time for agricultural activities such as grape harvesting and sun-drying of the grape berries so as to produce raisins. Ploughing, sowing, grape pressing, wine and raki making are all activities that take place later in the fall. This time of year you can follow the traditional agricultural activities: participate in grape harvesting and pressing, go olive picking, watch the procedure of raki making in cauldrons- cauldron feasts, as it evolves into a traditional celebration, taste local products and learn about the way they are made in the island’s agritourism farms. Let’s bear in mind that traditional Cretan cuisine is based on fresh seasonal produce and that makes it all the more tasty not to mention healthier and more nutritious!
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Πέμπτη 29 Σεπτεμβρίου 2016
Photo of the day: Summer non stop at South Crete, Greece!
Still warm to take a photo from inside..
Set beside a long southern-coast beach, between two immense wind tunnel gorges, Plakias was once a humble fishing village.
In 1961, the official census recorded a population of just six. Today its population explodes each summer with Central European package tourists...
While the town itself isn’t particularly peaceful, from here you can walk through olive groves, along seaside cliffs and to some sparkling hidden beaches.
It’s also a good base for regional excursions.
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Πέμπτη 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2016
Conde Nast Traveller: Greece best country in the world to visit
What are your favourite countries to visit?
In our Readers' Travel Awards you told us you really can't get enough of Greece, which continues to capture your imagination with crowd-pleasing scores across the board.
The Readers' Travel Awards celebrates the best of the best in travel, as voted for by people who love travel: the readers of Condé Nast Traveller.
Here is the complete list:
1. Greece
2. Italy
3. USA
4. South Africa
5. France
6. Spain
7. India
8. Australia
9. Thailand
10. Mexico
Conde Nast traveller
In our Readers' Travel Awards you told us you really can't get enough of Greece, which continues to capture your imagination with crowd-pleasing scores across the board.
The Readers' Travel Awards celebrates the best of the best in travel, as voted for by people who love travel: the readers of Condé Nast Traveller.
Here is the complete list:
1. Greece
2. Italy
3. USA
4. South Africa
5. France
6. Spain
7. India
8. Australia
9. Thailand
10. Mexico
Conde Nast traveller
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
German bookings for specific Greek destinations up 16-31%
Even though the number of German tourist bookings in July might have
dropped by 5%, their favourite holiday destinations such as Crete,
Rhodes and Kos have seen a rise between 16-31% over the same period.
According to data by TravelTainment, Heraklion (25%), Rhodes (31%) and Kos (16%) are among those choices that experienced a rise in German tourists.
In contrast, the same data revealed that bookings by Germans to Antalya in Turkey and Egypt were down by 46% and 35%, respectively, a result of many German holidaymakers opting to stay at home for the vacations.
According to a monthly survey conducted by GfK on 1,200 travel agencies, the German market was down this summer by 8% compared to last year.
According to data by TravelTainment, Heraklion (25%), Rhodes (31%) and Kos (16%) are among those choices that experienced a rise in German tourists.
In contrast, the same data revealed that bookings by Germans to Antalya in Turkey and Egypt were down by 46% and 35%, respectively, a result of many German holidaymakers opting to stay at home for the vacations.
According to a monthly survey conducted by GfK on 1,200 travel agencies, the German market was down this summer by 8% compared to last year.
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Telegraph: Crete among the 10 best walking tours for 2016
Walking holidays are the antidote to the pressures of modern life.
There is no real goal or to-do list other than to wend your way from A to B at your own pace, typically against a scenic backdrop.
Telegraph selected the 10 best walking holidays for 2016.
France, Italy and Spain, with their varied terrain and enduring appeal, feature heavily on the list.
There are also walks in Switzerland, Portugal, Greece, South Africa and Costa Rica, which offer varying difficulty levels.
A self-guided trip, it includes stops at a monastery in Chryssoskalitissa, a beach at Elafonisi and the gorges of Paleochora, one of the main attractions of walking in southern Crete. There’s a chance to spot griffin vultures that nest on the slopes of Mount Prophet Ilias and the option to spend a full day relaxing in Souyia, a small seaside village.
Other highlights include the ancient ruins of Lissos, the city of Chania and the Irini Gorge which has only recently been opened up for exploration, and rivals the more famous Samaria Gorge."
Telegraph
There is no real goal or to-do list other than to wend your way from A to B at your own pace, typically against a scenic backdrop.
Telegraph selected the 10 best walking holidays for 2016.
France, Italy and Spain, with their varied terrain and enduring appeal, feature heavily on the list.
There are also walks in Switzerland, Portugal, Greece, South Africa and Costa Rica, which offer varying difficulty levels.
2. The way to Crete
"This 13-day Crete’s Coast and Mountains itinerary wends its way around western Crete, passing through Aiolos, homeland of the god of the winds, the pirate country of Gramvoussa, and Elafonisi, land of the Cyclops.A self-guided trip, it includes stops at a monastery in Chryssoskalitissa, a beach at Elafonisi and the gorges of Paleochora, one of the main attractions of walking in southern Crete. There’s a chance to spot griffin vultures that nest on the slopes of Mount Prophet Ilias and the option to spend a full day relaxing in Souyia, a small seaside village.
Other highlights include the ancient ruins of Lissos, the city of Chania and the Irini Gorge which has only recently been opened up for exploration, and rivals the more famous Samaria Gorge."
Telegraph
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Τετάρτη 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2016
USA Today: Greek islands in world’s 9 top destinations for a solo trip in 2016
"It's no secret the Greek economy isn't doing great, but that
shouldn't stop anyone from traveling there alone — just make sure to
take a few extra steps before going solo.
While Athens has rich history to offer and is a good home base, the islands offer a perfect solo beach escape where you'll be able to meet people and island hop when you get bored.
Luckily there are thousands of islands to explore with ferries and flights providing easy access between them.
Don't miss picturesque Santorini, famous party spot Mykonos, beach-riddled Zakynthos, historical Ithaca, under-rated Syros, and of course the biggest island, Crete."
USA Today
While Athens has rich history to offer and is a good home base, the islands offer a perfect solo beach escape where you'll be able to meet people and island hop when you get bored.
Luckily there are thousands of islands to explore with ferries and flights providing easy access between them.
Don't miss picturesque Santorini, famous party spot Mykonos, beach-riddled Zakynthos, historical Ithaca, under-rated Syros, and of course the biggest island, Crete."
USA Today
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Mediterranean Cooking: Tomato salad with herbs
By:
Elias Mamalakis
Delicious salad, ideal for a light dinner.
Ingredients
6 large tomatoes
1 onion
4 barley rusks
1 cup chopped mint
1 cup chopped basil leave
1 tsp. tablespoon of fresh thyme leave
1 tsp. lemongrass soup leaves, finely-chopped
extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 tsp. good soup wine vineger
coarse salt
10 ice cubes
Method
Step 1
Break the crispy bread into a very large bowl. Peel the tomatoes.
Step 2
Grate one of the tomatoes and scatter over the crispy bread. Cut the remaining tomatoes into pieces and add to salad bowl.
Step 3
Cut one onion and stir
Step 4
Add the herbs and plenty of coarse salt and stir again. Scatters the ice cubes in abowl and sprinkle with two tablespoons of vinegar. Pour plenty of oil and serve the tomato.
Tips
Probably such a sensual salad will make your guests to despise the other dishes of the meal, so take care with what would compliment the salad and not what will accompany the salad.
* You can make your salad some time before eating, so the tomato will release its juice and will be able to dip.
* The crispy bread is ideal for this salad because it is hard and then not melt, but soften.
Delicious salad, ideal for a light dinner.
Ingredients
6 large tomatoes
1 onion
4 barley rusks
1 cup chopped mint
1 cup chopped basil leave
1 tsp. tablespoon of fresh thyme leave
1 tsp. lemongrass soup leaves, finely-chopped
extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 tsp. good soup wine vineger
coarse salt
10 ice cubes
Method
Step 1
Break the crispy bread into a very large bowl. Peel the tomatoes.
Step 2
Grate one of the tomatoes and scatter over the crispy bread. Cut the remaining tomatoes into pieces and add to salad bowl.
Step 3
Cut one onion and stir
Step 4
Add the herbs and plenty of coarse salt and stir again. Scatters the ice cubes in abowl and sprinkle with two tablespoons of vinegar. Pour plenty of oil and serve the tomato.
Tips
Probably such a sensual salad will make your guests to despise the other dishes of the meal, so take care with what would compliment the salad and not what will accompany the salad.
* You can make your salad some time before eating, so the tomato will release its juice and will be able to dip.
* The crispy bread is ideal for this salad because it is hard and then not melt, but soften.
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
New Review on Tripadvisor: “Relaxing time in a beautiful area with superb hosts”
Reviewed 1 week ago
Weather was sunny but a little windy.
See here: TripAdvisor
Plakiassuites: Ranked #1 of 49 Speciality Lodging in Plakias, Retyhymno - Crete!
Eleni
and her husband, Giorgos are great hosts.
The arrival was very warm and
we felt directly at home.
The house and rooms are very comfortable and
very close to the sea.
Weather was sunny but a little windy.
Eleni gave us good tips for excursions as well as great restaurants.
Thank you for this fine holiday.
Thank you for this fine holiday.
If we are some day back in the area, we would certainly stay again there.
Dirk - Olga - Pascale - Patrik
Dirk - Olga - Pascale - Patrik
Room Tip: All rooms are very comfortable !
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99 Reviews
Certificate of Excellence
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Photo of the day
Pancratium maritimum - Sea daffodil -Το κρινάκι της θάλασσας!
The Sea Daffodil is a stunning flower and is one of the most beautiful of the wild Cretan flowers which appears on beaches in late summer and can be found on a few of the Southwest beaches of Rethymno...
Pancratium maritimum - Sea daffodil
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Πέμπτη 25 Αυγούστου 2016
New Review on Tripadvisor: “So relaxing!”
Reviewed 3 weeks ago:
A quiet retreat, a beach to die for, a relaxation dream!
What more can I
say about this great little haven.
Eleni welcomed us at a late hour and
did all she could to make this a great holiday for us.
The apartment had everything we needed including a well equipped kitchen and a little balcony with a sea view.
The apartment had everything we needed including a well equipped kitchen and a little balcony with a sea view.
She told us where to find the
butcher's and fish shops in the little villages so we were able to cook
ourselves great meals.
She also advised on the best local restaurants
for the times when we felt like going out - one of these was just over
the fence!
All-in-all, a memorable holiday but don't move in too soon - leave room for us!!
All-in-all, a memorable holiday but don't move in too soon - leave room for us!!
- Stayed May 2016, travelled as a couple.
See here: TripAdvisor
Plakiassuites: Ranked #1 of 49 Speciality Lodging in Plakias, Retyhymno - Crete!
103 Reviews
Certificate of Excellence
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Greece Shines at Rio Olympics Despite Obstacles
Amid the economic crisis and lacking government support, Greece
participated in the Rio 2016 Olympics with the smallest delegation in
the last two decades and managed through its athletes to shine, securing
six medals, 14 participations in Olympic finals, and 12 athletes among
the world’s top eight.
The Rio Games mark Greece’s fifth best performance since the first modern Olympics held in Athens in 1896, having thus far collected a total of 122 medals.
The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) congratulates this year’s Olympic medal bearers:
The Rio Games mark Greece’s fifth best performance since the first modern Olympics held in Athens in 1896, having thus far collected a total of 122 medals.
The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) congratulates this year’s Olympic medal bearers:
- Anna Korakaki, gold in women’s 25m pistol; bronze in 10m air pistol. Korakaki is also the first woman athlete to bring home two medals from the same Games, achieved 104 years ago by Konstantinos Tsiklitiras in standing long jump and standing high jump.
- Katerina Stefanidi, gold in women’s pole vault
- Lefteris Petrounias, gold in men’s rings
- Spyros Gianniotis, silver men’s 10km marathon swim, the first medal in swimming in Greek history. Gianniotis was the oldest competitor of the event at the Rio Olympics at 36.
- Panagiotis Mantis and Pavlos Kagialis, bronze in men’s 470 (dinghy)
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Παρασκευή 29 Ιουλίου 2016
Photo of the day
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Παρασκευή 22 Ιουλίου 2016
50% Mediterranean tourists pick Crete
Nearly one in two tourists choosing the Mediterranean Sea
for their holidays are likely to pick Crete for their destination,
according to data presented during an event co-ogranised by the regional
tourism unit of Crete and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held
on the island.
According to the findings, 47% said they showed a
preference to visiting Crete in the next two years, placing it second
only to the Balearic islands (49%). Tuscany (43%), Sicily (40%),
Provence, Cote d’Azur, Sardinia and Corsica followed with 36%.
The event
revealed that Crete constituted Greece’s tourism steam engine, as it
absorbed 20% of all tourist arrivals and 2015 receiving 3.5 million
people from all over the world, a 40% increase in the past 4 years.
The
top markets for the island are Germany, the UK, Russia, France and
Norway. One of the problems facing the industry on the island is the
fact that the bulk (77%) of arrivals come over a span of only 4 months,
limiting the season to the summer months.
Meanwhile, according to results of an MRB Hellas study on
607 likely visitors Crete’s brand name awareness is first, as most of
those polled said they knew the island more than Sicily or the Balearic
islands. 90% of the respondents said they chose Crete for its natural
beauty and history, with 78% saying they picked to for its tourism
infrastructure.
(source:protothema)
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Photo of the day..
Plakias is 35 kilometres south of Rethymno, on the
southern coast of Crete on the Libyan Sea and is a popular tourist
resort well-known for its award-winning Blue Flag sandy beach stretching
for 1400 metres.
Plakias Suites Beach is situated to the eastern part of the long beach of Plakias!
The beach is sandy and very well organized with cool green waters!!
http://www.plakiassuites.com/
Plakias Suites Beach is situated to the eastern part of the long beach of Plakias!
The beach is sandy and very well organized with cool green waters!!
http://www.plakiassuites.com/
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Τετάρτη 20 Ιουλίου 2016
3 Greek islands in Europe’s top 10 by TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor has rated the top 10 islands in Europe, according to
its 2016 Travellers’ Choice Awards, and its list includes three Greek
islands: Crete is 4th..
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Greece is the second most popular choice for German tourists for 2016
According to a survey conducted by German tour operator giants ‘Tui’, Greece is the second most popular choice for German tourists for 2016, with Spain taking top spot as the choice of 35% Germans.
The survey was done in the area of the most densely populated state of North Rhine-Wesfalia.
Turkey, Germany and Italy are the next most popular choices.
The US (6th), Portugal (7th), Austria (8th), Bulgaria (9th) and Croatia (10th) make up the top 10 spots.
According to the findings, TU travelers will holiday for 9.6 days this summer compared to 10.4 last year.
Ad TUI estimates the trend to cut down on holidays could lead to second of third holidays later in the year.
The survey was done in the area of the most densely populated state of North Rhine-Wesfalia.
Turkey, Germany and Italy are the next most popular choices.
The US (6th), Portugal (7th), Austria (8th), Bulgaria (9th) and Croatia (10th) make up the top 10 spots.
According to the findings, TU travelers will holiday for 9.6 days this summer compared to 10.4 last year.
Ad TUI estimates the trend to cut down on holidays could lead to second of third holidays later in the year.
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Last-Minute Bookings to Make or Break 2016 Tourism for Greece
Tourist bookings to Greece are moving at a slower than ever pace, according to figures released by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) this week which found that the number has dropped by 59,000 in the first six months of the year compared to the same period in 2015.
While incoming air traffic to Greece for the January-June period marked a 4.9 percent increase, up by 278,000 arrivals, inbound road traffic dropped by 7.4 percent at a loss of about 337,000 arrivals compared to the same period in 2015.
Topping the list of main destinations accessed via air thus far are Crete, up by 11.1 percent, the Ionian islands up by 9.7 percent and the Cyclades with a rise of 16 percent.
Athens recorded an increase of 4.2 percent in arrivals and Thessaloniki a 4 percent rise.
Meanwhile, islands primarily affected by the refugee influx have seen a major decline in the number of visitors: Kos recorded a drop of 17.9 percent, Samos by 39 percent and Lesvos by a massive 63.1 percent.
At the same time, road traffic from neighboring Bulgaria fell by 32 percent.
“The figures corroborate that the tourist season underway remains ‘fluid’ and last minute,” SETE said in the accompanying statement, adding that this does not apply to all destinations in Greece, and underlining the significance of incentives instead of over-taxation for the further growth of the industry.
(source: gtp)
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Πέμπτη 26 Μαΐου 2016
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Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Greece comes third in Blue Flag certification with 430 beaches and 9 marinas!
Greece has came third among 50 countries in terms of Blue Flag certification, with 430 beaches and 9 marinas for 2016.
The country also came fourth in Europe with the European Environment Agency confirming that 97.2 percent of its beaches are of the highest quality for swimming.
Run by the independent non-profit organization Foundation for Environmental Education, the Blue Flag Program is dedicated to labeling beaches and marinas appropriate for swimming.
The criteria that a beach must fulfill to get a Blue Flag has to do with its cleanness, the water quality, organization, safety of the swimmers, environmental protection and other services.
This year, 3,462 beaches and 660 marinas in 50 countries were inspected.
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Greece Wineries ‘Open Doors’ to Intoxicating Taste Experience
Wine lovers and bon viveurs will have the chance to indulge on May 28-29, when wineries and vineyards across Greece open their doors to the public for an intoxicating wine and dine experience.
The two-day series titled “Open Doors”, an initiative of the European Network of Wine Cities (RECEVIN), includes vineyard, production area and wine cellar tours, wine tasting sessions and many surprises.
The Wine Producers Association of the Vineyard of Central Greece (ENOAKE) is participating in the event and invites all lovers of the vine to come along and meet the producers, taste their wines and stroll selected routes that traverse the country’s most picturesque viticultural zones.
While there, visitors will have the chance to select from a wide variety of wines at attractive prices.
Meanwhile, the Wines of Crete network will also be participating with a series of food and wine tasting events featuring local delicacies and wine varieties.
“Open Doors” at wineries across Greece run between 11am and 7pm. Admission is free.
Some of the wine routes included are: the Olympus Gods, Epirus, Limnon, Naoussa, Pella-Goumenissa, Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Dionysus and Crete.
(source:gtp)
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
DPA: German Tourists are Choosing Greece Again this Year
Despite the refugee crisis and tax hikes in Greece, German tourists are opting once again to holiday under the Greek sun, Deutsche Welle said on Monday, citing a report of the German Press Agency (dpa).
According to the dpa, despite “gloomy forecasts” made by Greek tourism representatives that refer to a dramatic reduction in bookings to Greece this summer due to the refugee crisis and the increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate at popular Greek tourist destinations, this does not seem to be verified in practice, at least in relation to data provided by German tour operators.
As a representative of the German Travel Association (DRV) informed the dpa, this year’s booking figures to Greece are exceeding those of 2015, which had recorded a record.
According to data from DRV, German travellers are opting this year for the popular tourist destinations of Crete, Rhodes and Corfu.
On the other hand, bookings are sluggish to Samos and Kos, mainly due to the massive arrival of refugees and immigrants from Syria and other major trouble spots.
Meanwhile, the German Association for Consumer Research GfK has come to the same conclusions. According to GfK, bookings to Greece in 2016 will rise compared with last year’s summer tourist season, partially due to the decline in demand for Turkey, because of recent terrorist attacks in the country, especially in Istanbul.
Last year Turkey had ranked third on the list of favorite destinations of the Germans. The dpa added that bookings to Egypt have also declined, for similar reasons.
On the other hand, according to the dpa, tourist traffic is expected to increase significantly at Spanish and Portuguese destinations.
(source:gtp)
According to the dpa, despite “gloomy forecasts” made by Greek tourism representatives that refer to a dramatic reduction in bookings to Greece this summer due to the refugee crisis and the increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate at popular Greek tourist destinations, this does not seem to be verified in practice, at least in relation to data provided by German tour operators.
As a representative of the German Travel Association (DRV) informed the dpa, this year’s booking figures to Greece are exceeding those of 2015, which had recorded a record.
According to data from DRV, German travellers are opting this year for the popular tourist destinations of Crete, Rhodes and Corfu.
On the other hand, bookings are sluggish to Samos and Kos, mainly due to the massive arrival of refugees and immigrants from Syria and other major trouble spots.
Meanwhile, the German Association for Consumer Research GfK has come to the same conclusions. According to GfK, bookings to Greece in 2016 will rise compared with last year’s summer tourist season, partially due to the decline in demand for Turkey, because of recent terrorist attacks in the country, especially in Istanbul.
Last year Turkey had ranked third on the list of favorite destinations of the Germans. The dpa added that bookings to Egypt have also declined, for similar reasons.
On the other hand, according to the dpa, tourist traffic is expected to increase significantly at Spanish and Portuguese destinations.
(source:gtp)
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Τρίτη 17 Μαΐου 2016
Police-manned Help-desks at Greek Airports to Assist Tourists
Tourist police offices have opened up at airports across
Greece with officers ready to answer questions and assist incoming
visitors in efforts to facilitate travel.
Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Rhodes, Chania,
Corfu, Mykonos, Kos, Santorini and Zakynthos airports are currently
hosting tourist police offices in their arrival area.
A tourist police
office will soon be opening at Athens International Airport.
The new help desks – manned by foreign
language-speaking (English, French, Italian and Spanish) Greek police
officers from the Department of Tourism Police and the Security Service
of Attica – aim to support Greek tourism by providing assistance and
necessary information to incoming visitors and tourists.
Holidaymakers or visitors can also file
complaints or charges concerning loss/theft of travel documents/objects.
The offices are operating in collaboration with the Greek National
Tourism Organization (GNTO) and local government bodies.
(source:gtp)
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Σάββατο 14 Μαΐου 2016
New Review on Tripadvisor: "Holiday and relaxation"
After 2 weeks of different accommodations on Crete we could enjoy a
weeks in the best accommodation.
Perfect suites were where we spend the night with the best bed.
Lovable by the super nice hosts Eleni and Georgios.
All around a recommendation.
Gunnar and Elisabeth from Munich
Stayed April 2016, travelled as a couple.
See here: TripAdvisor
Plakiassuites: Ranked #1 of 47 Speciality Lodging in Plakias, Crete - Greece.
Perfect suites were where we spend the night with the best bed.
Lovable by the super nice hosts Eleni and Georgios.
All around a recommendation.
Gunnar and Elisabeth from Munich
Stayed April 2016, travelled as a couple.
See here: TripAdvisor
94 Reviews
Certificate of Excellence
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Τρίτη 3 Μαΐου 2016
Greece 5th most popular destination for British in 2016
According to a poll on travel site ‘TravelZoo’, Greece is
the 5th preferred holiday destination for British nationals.
The survey
revealed that safety is the tip priority for the British tourists, a
factor explaining why they choose domestic ‘stay-cations’ destinations
for their holidays.
Following their homeland, the Brits’ second most
popular destination is Spain, with France coming in third, followed by
the US and Italy.
Two thirds of the British holiday makers are already
in the process of planning their summer travels.
Low cost and sunny
weather are two most important factors for Brits to choose their
destinations, following security.
This is the list of British nationals’
favourite holidays places for 2016:
2. Spain – 21%
3. France – 10%
4. USA/Italy – 8%
5. Greece – 7%
6. Canada -/Germany/Portugal – 5%
7. Australia/Caribbean/Cyprus – 4%
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
New Review on Tripadvisor: “Tutto perfetto”
Siamo stati ospiti di Eleni e Giorgos ad agosto 2015.
La struttura ha poche suites, tutte molto curate; l'arredamento è moderno e funzionale: la cucina è ben attrezzata e consente a chi ne ha voglia di cucinare come a casa, anche gli spazi sono ben studiati sia all'interno che in veranda. Ad aspettarci c'era anche un assaggio di prodotti locali come olio, vino e raki.
La nostra suite aveva una camera da letto e un divano letto nella zona giorno, un bagno non molto grande ma con un box doccia ampio, tutto curatissimo e pulitissimo.
A dire il vero tutto il complesso di Plakias Suites è estremamente ordinato e pulito: tutti i giorni le camere e gli ambienti comuni vengono puliti.
La spiaggia attrezzata (di sabbia) è proprio a pochi passi dalla camera, il lettino è sempre garantito e non c'è affollamento - apprezzabile la distanza tra gli ombrelloni.
Completano il quadro la possibilità di utilizzare biciclette, la vicinanza di ristoranti e supermarket, e di molte spiagge tra le più belle di Creta.
Ci torneremo l'anno prossimo.
Stayed August 2015, travelled with family.
See here: TripAdvisor
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Σάββατο 23 Απριλίου 2016
Greece among world’s top 50 countries, says Telegraph.
Telegraph newspaper published the 2015-16 Telegraph Travel Awards.
More than 75,000 readers voted their favorite destinations, announced this week.
Greece ranked 29th among the world’s 50 best countries.
It is also chosen as the second most popular tourist destination in Mediterranean by British travelers.
The British newspaper notes about Greece:
“Despite its troubles over the last couple of years, we seem still to love Greece, and it remains readers’ second favourite Mediterranean destination” says the newspaper adding:
“It’s certainly true that once you get away from it all on one of those idyllic islands, with white-washed villages shimmering between a deep blue sky and an azure sea, the problems of the world seem to melt away.”
More than 75,000 readers voted their favorite destinations, announced this week.
Greece ranked 29th among the world’s 50 best countries.
It is also chosen as the second most popular tourist destination in Mediterranean by British travelers.
The British newspaper notes about Greece:
“Despite its troubles over the last couple of years, we seem still to love Greece, and it remains readers’ second favourite Mediterranean destination” says the newspaper adding:
“It’s certainly true that once you get away from it all on one of those idyllic islands, with white-washed villages shimmering between a deep blue sky and an azure sea, the problems of the world seem to melt away.”
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
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