This
is a collection of sites you may find useful in discovering
further information.
Please help me add to it - especially with Plakias links |
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This is
a site which lists only sites which refer to travel in and around
Crete. This site, and many others, is listed here, and they are
ranked for popularity. You can vote for me by clicking here. |
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Peter Thompson,
the site author, has put together a very comprehensive catalogue
of walks and rides in Crete, so many centered on the Plakias area.
There's also a lot of advice for travelers |
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Plakias Youth
Hostel
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Chris, the manager of the Youth
Hostel has got his place on the net live, and ready for all
to see. Take a look at the site - and use the following email
contacts - just click on the orange name
the boss, Frederikos,
the
manager,
Chris
enquiries
about the hostel
people
staying here
and locals
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Kalypso
Diving which has an office in the center of the village Plakias.
Hoping to try it this year! |
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Travel
companies which offer holidays in Plakias (pop up window with brief
descriptions) |
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With offices
in Plakias and Rethymno, and facilities for advance bookings - car
rental, accommodation etc. Site includes a good list of apartments
etc. in Plakias |
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German site
about our favourite town. Sorry I can't comment further - my German
is worse than my Greek - but there are some good pictures! |
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This wonderful
new site gives a full history of the Monastry, location map, pictures
and details of the architecture and museum. Visit the site - and
make sure you see the monastery while you're there. |
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Gerald
Day has been busy around the Plakias area with his camera -
check out these two sites, for
an idea of the plants and lizards you may see there. I was surprised! |
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Ron
and David
are the driving force behind this rapidly evolving site which points
out a lot of the best features of the island. Certainly worth a
visit, especially if you are planning on visiting other places on
the island. |
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Well
designed web guide to Crete |
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The Crete
Web page – which includes a guided tour around the Plakias area.
I'm a regular visitor here - look for Ostraco in the chat room,
and check the bulletin board |
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These are
the best maps I have been able to find so far – print them out and
take them with you – I did |
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Lance
Chilton is a walker and botanist, who has written several
books on walks and plants in the Plakias (and other) areas. See
the website for a fuller list. |
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Yiannis,
the site author is resident on this beautiful island, and rightly
proud of his surroundings and people. He is very helpful with advice
about the island - and his postings can be found on the Interkriti
bulletin board. I'm looking forward to sharing a beer with him on
my next visit to the island |
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In
English and German - Excellent, information packed site for visitors
to Crete - emphasis on the western end. |
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In English
and Greek. This is the WebPage of Stigmes, a magazine for all those
who live in and love the island. Varied, interesting articles. |
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I began
talking to 'Mike' through a contact in a Greece newsgroup. He lives
now in Kissamos - and his site shows what a beautiful area of Crete
that is |
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Erno,
the webmaster, is a Dutch guy who is as mad on Sfakia as I am on
Plakias. Check this out if you want somewhere else on Crete to visit |
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In Greek
and English, this is a specialist site for those into rock climbing.
Plakias does get a mention: the routes at the east end of the bay
are listed, and there are some good photos. As one who has often
lounged on the beach watching the climbers tackle this rock, I found
it fascinating. Give it a try! |
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This site
gives a five day forecast for Crete |
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Want to
know the weather conditions in Iraklion? Just click here. Remember
- Plakias is usually warmer! |
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The name says it all! |
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A huge portal
into Greece and all things Greek. I just went to check it out and
was browsing for hours! There's a Greek version too, if you want
to check out your reading skills! |
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ODYSSEUS,
the WWW server of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. Fascinating
insight into ancient Greek culture. |
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This is
the linkpage to the website Isle
Strolling in Greece. Written by a Norwegian guy, who must
have tons of time to spare. The page starts with links referring
to the different Islands, including Crete of course. Scroll down,
and you will find information about food, ferries, language - you
name it! |
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Easter
is the most important of the religious festivals. Find out what
to expect if you are fortunate to be in Greece at this time. |
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Wonderful,
in depth site about all aspects of Cretan music, including some
clips which you can listen too. Loads of links too for further details |
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If
you miss those sounds, tune in for the speech and music of the
country.
You’ll
need a Real Player which you can download from
here if you've not already got one |
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Translation
between the two languages - fascinating - and it works! |
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It's not
an easy language - but this site is a great help! |
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A little
more basic than above, but a good place to start. Has a good list
of basic words! Other languages and links too |
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How to read,
write, print and email in Greek |
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An unusual
site - this is a brief listing of slang terms in current use in
Greece. A little rude maybe, but good for interest - and a laugh |
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General
information on travel and tourism issues in Greece |
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All these sites are written and maintained by Matt Barrett who
clearly loves Greece as much as I do. He has so much information
on line! |
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Many people
visit Plakias for the facility to go nude at the far end of the
beach. There are other nearby nudist beaches listed here, and details
of those all over Greece at 'Cap'n Barefoot's Naturist Guide to
the Greek Islands', the most comprehensive collection of information
about naturist beaches in Greece on the Net. |
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UK
based site to make contact with other people visiting resorts (including
Plakias), check out other visitors impressions of the resort, restaurant
and hightlife reviews etc. Fun to browse. |
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Interesting
UK based site which lists real comments by real holidaymakers about
all the most popular resorts and accommodation. Always worth checking
if you fancy venturing outside Plakias! |
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The personal website of Don and Linda Freedman, who have compiled
some interesting travelogues, advice to travelers etc. Well worth
a visit! |
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