Greek Beaches Notch Up Nearly 520 Blue-Flag Awards

Greece is the second country worldwide for its number of blue-flag beaches according to the Association for Environmental Education and the Consumer (ADEAC).

Almost 520 of the country’s beaches were awarded the prestigious blue-flag status. The top area in Greece, for this year again, is Halkidiki with 89 flags.

Blue flags are awarded to those beaches that meet high standards for hygiene, sanitary conditions, safety, accessibility and the provision of lifeguards.

The international committee this year awarded 3,687 beaches, 679 marinas and 55 tourist boats across the world.

Spain safely holds onto its title in 2018 as the country with the most blue-flag beaches. It will be able to fly blue flags at a total of 590 of its beaches this summer.

Greece is second this year, followed by Turkey, France and Italy in that order, out of the world total of 4,423 blue flags in 45 countries.

According to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature, the national operator of the program, the blue flag is the most recognizable ecological symbol in the world.
(Source: Greek Reporter)

New Review on Tripadvisor: "Excellent location and accommodation" (with photos)

''You are looking at the best accommodation in plakias. 

The rooms are very recently built with the best standards. 

The beach is just meters away and the village of plakias just 100 meters from the rooms. 

It is super quiet and relaxing, also perfect for children. 

The hosts, Eleni and Giorgos, are the most kind and helpful people, always there for help or recommendations. 

 I will definitely return to stay there again!

Stayed: April 2018, travelled with family''

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 Plakiassuites: Ranked #1 of 51 Speciality Lodging in Plakias, Retyhymno - Crete!

  

  108 Reviews Certificate of Excellence

Are you ready? Welcome to Greece...

We are ready! Season 2018 welcome!
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Plakias Suites is a family complex of 6 apartments that fits perfectly into the natural Cretan surroundings in one of the most attractive locations in southern Crete, the bay of Plakias.

We are here to help you. On site or by telephone.
 
We look forward to hearing from you, to welcoming you and looking after you as our guest. 

We will be happy to help and advise you to ensure that your stay is an unforgettable experience.

Eleni - Giorgos
Suites Owners, Plakias

Plakias Suites: 1 of 50 Specialty Lodging in Plakias, Rethymno Crete

Plakias Suites (5.0 of 5 stars) Ranked 1 of 50 Specialty Lodging in Plakias according the popular travel site TripAdvisor 

Plakias Suites is a family complex of 6 apartments that fits perfectly into the natural Cretan surroundings in one of the most attractive locations in southern Crete, the bay of Plakias.
 

Having already received the prize Certificate of Excellence with 106 Reviews !

Photo of the day: Summer is coming..

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.

It combines everything as it offers visitors many facilities: surgery, pharmacy, all kinds of shops, car hire, post office, ATM, many tavernas, exciting nightlife, organized beaches (Souda, Damnoni, Ammoudi, Schinaria), diving centre, free-riding centre, and an extensive marina where even large yachts can berth.

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Crete in top five of TripAdvisor’s best world destinations

“The birthplace of both the king of the Olympian gods and of modern European civilization, Crete is a Mediterranean jewel.”

Crete has come in fifth place among the world’s top destinations for 2018 in the Travelers’ Choice Awards of travel website TripAdvisor, hailed for “its rich archaeological and mythological history that’s reflected in its ancient ruins and cultural attractions.”

The Greek island also ranked in fourth place among the best destinations in Europe for 2018, with TripAdvisor users naming its top five highlights as the cities of Hania, Rethymno and Iraklio, the family friendly port of Hersonissos and the seaside town of Aghios Nikolaos.

In the global destination ranking, which measured the popularity of 402 destinations on 42 international lists, Crete came after Paris, London, Rome and Bali. 

It was followed by Barcelona, Prague, Marrakesh, Istanbul and New York.

 “It’s clear in looking at this year’s list of Travelers’ Choice award-winning destinations that our millions of reviewers across the globe love exploring iconic cities that are full of rich history and culture,” said Brooke Ferencsik, senior director of communications for TripAdvisor !

3rd Crete Marathon

The 3rd Crete Marathon will be held at the beautiful town of Chania on Sunday 15 of April 2018. 

Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a memorable race in the historic centre of Chania.

Starting from the Old Municipal Market, runners will pass from the old Venetian Harbour and then follow an impressive course by the sea. It is a course of unique beauty which will provide the participants an unforgettable running experience.

Apart from the Marathon Race, the event also includes a 10km run, a 5km run, as well as a 2.5 fun run.

The Event of the 3rd Crete Marathon will be launched on Friday 13 of April with a ceremony of cutting the olive branch "kotinos" from the monumental olive tree of Vouves which will be used for the wreath bestowed upon the Marathon winners, act that constitutes an Olympic Symbol, and on Saturday the 14th a torch relay in memory of Metropolitan Irenaeus Galanakis will take place as well as an Opening Ceremony.

The 3rd Crete Marathon is organized by the Chania Road Runners Health Club and various local authorities. It is held under the auspices of SEGAS and the Hellenic Association of Mass Popular Sports and Ultra Running Clubs and it is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).

For more info: www.crete-marathon.gr

15/04/2018 - 15/04/2018

Location: CRETE CHANIAChania

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Date: 15/04/2018. Place: Chania – Crete. Start. Point: Old Municipal Market of Chania. Start. T.: 08:00 (Marathon Race), 09:00 (10 km Run), 12:00 (5 km Run), 13:00 (2.5km Fun Run).