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.
Together with my wife we spent in Plakias Suites almost full week. Both of us loved this place because:
Location
– great! Very close to the beach (can’t be closer). Close to many
popular beaches. Yet, a bit distance from city (village) centre – i.e.
away from tourist crowds and noise.
Hosts – Eleni and Giorgos are
very nice and welcoming hosts! They provide advice about where to eat,
where to go, local specificities, nearby beaches, etc.
Facilities – looks and feels like brand new. Bedroom, shower, kitchenette, furniture, bed… Everything!
This is our second visit to Plakias, so we can compare. And Plakias Suites will be our location for our next visit!
Skinaria beach is 33 km south of
Rethymnon, and belongs to the area of Plakias.
The beach is relatively unknown
to most, but for many it is a paradise and they don't hesitate to classify it
as the best beach in Crete! It is a small beach with fine sand and crystal
clear deep waters. Also, the clarity of the water is
truly impressive and exceeds 40m. horizontally!! https://www.plakiassuites.com/
'Usually I am not the one who gives many reviews and in general I would
save the 10 for the batter that could possibly come but in this case I
will make an exception because Plakias Suites are exceptional and
outstanding.
How can others rate less than 10?
Everything was PERFECT.
Just need to say: Thanks a lot and we will for sure come back!'
Breakfast is definitely the most important meal of the day, a great
source of energy to start an exciting day full of experiences and new
adventures!
The high nutritional value and the quality of the Mediterranean products, along with their tradition and experiential character, account for Greek breakfast’s special features.
What can one say about Crete, where life expectancy rates are the
highest in the whole country?
The uniqueness of its products, their
daily consumption and their high nutritional value, are the reasons why
the Cretan diet is ideal – not to say indispensable - for healthy
living.
Vast olive groves, vineyards, sweet smelling honey, wild weeds and herbs are the ingredients that guarantee a delicious breakfast!
Taste the Cretan breakfast:
Rusks
Moustokouloura
Graviera with honey
Xynomyzithra
Sygklino (salted and smoked pork)
Apaki (smoked pork)
Sausages
Fried eggs with staka (butter-cream)
Cream cheese pies (myzithra)
Fried green pie
Xerotigana: fried thin plies of dough
Lyhnarakia: filled with myzithra and cream cheese (anthotyro), etc
Greece is among the top 20 travel destinations for German tourists,
according to fvw tourism magazine.
The data showed an 11.7% rise in
arrivals to Greece in 2017 compared to 2016, placing Greece in the 8th
spot in the preferences of the Germans, having attracted 3.14 million
people.
Austria, France and Spain were in the top 3 spots...
What is fava?
Think of it as a creamy and super tasty hummus on
“steroids”, both in nutrition and taste.
Along with squids cooked with
ouzo, it is the perfect meal!
Enjoy with a nice glass of ouzo, raki,
cold beer or cool white wine!
For the fava:
300g yellow split peas
1 onion, quartered
1 bay leaf
3½ lt water
For the squid:
400gr squid, cleaned, cut in rings
1 garlic clove
1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves finely chopped
1 sprig fresh marjoram, leaved finely chopped
1 tsp caper, rinsed
3 tbsp ouzo or other star anise based liquor
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt, freshly ground black pepper
Method
Step 1
Boil split peas in a pot with water for a minute until foamy. Drain and
rinse under cold water. Then return to pot and cook with 3,5 lt water,
onion and bay leaf skimming the foam when necessary. Add extra water if
necessary. Season with salt and pepper 15 minutes before you remove pot
from heat. When split peas are left with hardly any water discard bay
leaf and whizz half quantity with onions until creamy. When cool, mix
with the rest of fava. Brush with oil a medium-sized mould cake tin with
a hole in the middle and lay the fava. Let cool completely.
Step 2
Meanwhile prepare squids. Put squid rings with garlic in a pot and in
medium heat. Let squid release all juices, then simmer in low heat until
absorbed. Then add oil and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in ouzo and let
alcohol evaporate. Sprinkle with oregano and marjoram. Add a little
water and allow squid to soften if necessary. Add caper and season with
salt and pepper accordingly.
Step 3
Turn the cake mould upside down on a serving platter and scatter the
squid in the hole and the rest on top and round the fava. Serve
immediately with some sautéed cherry tomatoes and capers.
