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“Peaceful Holiday Resort”
4 of 5 stars
bikedunc
Manchester
Dec 9, 2009

Hi there, My wife and I have been to Plakias (on the southern coast of Crete) three time and have always had a wonderful time. This small town suits us as it is quiet and peaceful and the inhabitants...more

“Crete's best kept secret”
5 of 5 stars
pandwra
Birmingham
Mar 16, 2009

Being a Greek that lives abroad, I am always on the look-out for places in Greece that remain unspoilt. For those who wish to taste Greece at its "raw best", I highly recommend this little corner of...more

“Snorkeling”
4 of 5 stars
Whirly36
Oslo
Jun 8, 2008

My girlfriend and I stayed in Plakias a few nights in 2006 and we liked the place a lot. This is a place you should visit if you want to get away from the crowded north coast of Crete. On the left...more

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