Ostraco

Is where you'll find me most evenings when I'm in Plakias. It also the source of my nickname on the Net. It's the Greek word for seashell - and as I'm a bit of a beachbum, seemed very appropriate!

Ostraco is also (in my opinion) the best Internet Cafe in Plakias, so it's a great place to pop in and keep in touch with the rest of the world.
Upstairs at night - busy as usual

Is this the most difficult place in town to photograph? I'm not sure - but I know it is one of the most popular!
Downstairs is open all day, and is a great place for a snack, ice-cream or even breakfast if you can manage the morning!
After a good evening meal, it’s got to be the Ostraco bar for me. You can get a drink or a coffee downstairs, but go upstairs for a drink and a lovely view from the balcony right across the bay.
Ostraco is run by Yannis and Sharon, his English wife. Sharon is very happy in Plakias - but always welcomes a box of English tea bags! (Tetley preferred!) She says that the tea in Greece is just not the same!

The Upstairs bar opens early evening, and closes when the last person goes home – which can be well into the morning! Yannis is known for his collection of music, which is vast, and is mainly UK or USA – but he’ll play some Greek if you ask him. He loves doing requests.

 Yiannis and Sharron
Manolis - joker and friend
 Shortly after I started using Ostraco, Manolis began working there. Since that time he became part of the bar, part of Plakias, part of the fun we always have there. We also enjoyed many happy hours of his company in the Hexagon Club, which Sharron and Yannis also ran for a few years.
In November 2000, Manolis died in a car accident near Plakias. This news was received with deep sadness by his many friends from all over the world.
Rest in peace Manolis. Your wicked smile and practical jokes will be missed just as much as your loyal friendship.