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Crete - Iraklio to Plakias

by udelmayatraveller 19 May 2012

I was wondering if anyone had advice on traveling from Iraklio to Plakias in early June? My friend and I are trying to plan our time on…
Mid-western crete travel without car?

by medvejonok 05 May 2012

Hi Are scooters readily available to rent in places like Plakias, Frangocostello, Sfakia/Hora Sfakion? Flying into Heraklion on 19th…
RE: Island Hopping

by caglejd 29 March 2012

For Crete--I'm thinking Plakias for 2 nights, and then the last night in Chania since I have a 7am flight I can't miss. What do you think…
RE: Crete: Which three towns to sleep in?

by jackie1308 26 March 2012

You could stay 2 nights in Rethymnon, a small town in the centre of the island on the northcoast - easy to explore e.g. the Arkadi monastery…
RE: 10 days on Crete in April (itenerary questions)

by BthDth 27 February 2012

>Is it ok to do both Knossos palace and Lassithi plateau in one day? It would be rushed, and reduce the chance to enter Lassithi from…
RE: 10 days on Crete in April (itenerary questions)

by artemis2 27 February 2012

A few thoughts Don't count on beach weather in early April. +Is it ok to do both Knossos palace and Lassithi plateau in one day?+ Phy…
RE: 10 days on Crete in April (itenerary questions)

by odyppb 27 February 2012

BthDth , thank you very much for your reply and the advises. I really wanted to see the South part of the island, because i understood,…
10 day trip to Greece - Itinerary Advice

by raghav_agarwal 24 June 2011

Dear All, I am a 24 year old, planning a trip to greece in end of July(23-2) and I need some advice on planning my itinerary. Two of…
10 nights, Mykanos-Ios-Crete-Athens, Advice

by raghav_agarwal 24 June 2011

HI, I am a 24 year old, planning a trip to greece in end of July(23-2) and I need some advice on planning my itinerary. Two of my friends…
RE: Where to stay in Crete

by artemis2 20 April 2011

+try to avoid the north and eastern side of the island if you want quiet.+ The north i agree with (roughly the Chania - Agios Nikolaos…
RE: Crete - north vs south, east vs west, what's best?

by artemis2 29 March 2011

There is a very developed part on the north coast, roughly between Chania and Agios Nikolaos. Here you will find the (big) resorts next…
RE: Suggestions on how to spend two weeks

by sunshinespirit21 14 March 2011

crete is wonderful one of my favorite islands by far! I would definitely definitely try and make it to Plakias its a little resort town…
Re: Places to go in crete

by rubber_duck 11 March 2011

anam, crete is a great choice for what you're looking for - i travelled there on my own 5 years ago for a month and had a very memorable…
RE: Dodecanese vs. Crete + Cyclades in June?

by neckervd 24 February 2011

Both itineraries are fine. Crete AND Rhodos have stunning archeological sites. Crete has some holiday ghettos (most of them around Iraklio…
RE: best way to get to chania

by helloplane 18 February 2011

I traveled alone in Crete as a 21 year old woman. Honestly I have never felt as safe traveling by myself anywhere as I did in Crete. I…
Re: Travel to Greece in April 2011

by INGELALEX 28 October 2010

Naxos: Saint George Hotel (Agios Georgos) has triples for only 30 Euros in April ( I checked for you) [http://www.booking.com/hotel/gr/sain…
RE: Trying to plan a last minute trip, please help!!!!

by vanve100 22 September 2010

I think it sounds like a really good plan. Crete is a huge island with lots and lots to see so in 4-5 days I recommend doing a bit of…
Senior Trip to Greece--Recommendations?

by claramaria 30 August 2010

I'm beginning my senior year of high school in Madrid and have begun planning a graduation trip to Greece. I've never been myself, and…
Re: Crete, the beach, a guitar...

by oriste 31 July 2010

The place you want to be in Crete is *Plakias* (35.1922, 24.3938), in the south of Rethymno prefecture. Plakias is a small village which…
RE: 10-14 days Greek Islands

by vanve100 28 July 2010

there are areas of crete that aren't super crowded, Plakias being one of them as well as southern crete. I'm not sure you'll find anywhere…
RE: Greece Bus KTEL Schedule

by travelerjan 26 July 2010

I have driven with companions in both the Pelops (as noted) and in Crete. Driving in General in GReece off season, as you will be, you…
Re: Staying in Plakias (or near) in August

by ibehrsin 20 May 2010

Does anyone have contact info for Geo Ma? Thanks!
RE: Crete for a cheap week in August

by missadventureee 05 August 2009

you're right. i went to Plakias in early June so I'm not sure how the crowds will be in August. When we were there is was relatively quiet…
RE: 3 week itinerary with start and finish in Athens

by missadventureee 05 August 2009

Definitely keep Crete on your itinerary. Its AMAZING. we spent 8 days there and i could have been there much longer. its a very relaxed…
Re: Help on a 5 Day Crete Itinerary

by missadventureee 05 August 2009

definitely visit Plakias! the Samaria Gorge is wonderful you will have a great time! i recommend renting a car if you can. taking buses…