| Plakias is a lovely town. Not the
prettiest I’ve seen, not the biggest or the smallest, it is
just right for me. It is growing, or perhaps I should say ‘modernising’,
but not too fast, and still retains a simplicity I like. It is a
good place to relax for a couple of weeks – or to use as a
base to explore the surrounding countryside and beaches, if you
like a more active holiday. It is popular in May, as the flora then
is spectacular, and it is not too hot for walking. |
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| The town is built alongside a single
street, which runs by the beach. Follow this along, past the small
harbour (where you can get a boat to several other beaches) and
you’ll end up on a rough track leading to Souda Bay (nice beach)
after about 3km. With the sea on one side, and the shops and hotels
on the other, you never feel far from the beach. Small roads lead
off the main street, with apartments, shops, tavernas etc. to catch
your attention. Follow one of these small streets as far as you
can, and you'll probably end up in an olive grove, and there are
tracks that lead up to the villages of Mirthios and Sellia, nestling
in the hills. Mirthios is really unspoilt, and there is an excellent
taverna there which makes the walk worth the effort. (Take a torch
if you are walking down again in the dark) |
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Everything you need is available
in Plakias – shops, supermarkets, plenty of places to eat and
drink, and two discos. There is no bank (or hole in the wall) yet
– but you can easily change money in most places. There are
several travel agents – which are the places to check first
if you want to do an excursion. You may well find prices a lot cheaper
than those offered by your holiday company’s reps. |
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