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War Shelter of Platanias
The War Shelter of Platanias was constructed by German troops in 1942 has an underground complex of booths and tunnels that used to store ammunition and military material during World War II. This historic site is built on a Platanias hill as a natural protection to air bombings and strategic location for controlling both land and sea. The War Shelter of Platanias is today a small World War 11 Museum in memory of the battle of Crete, come learn the history and stories behind the war and days of old, it's a fascinating experience.
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Fish Spa Platanias2015-03-20
The Fish Spa Platanias in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers unique treatments with Garra Rufa fish, also known as Dr. Fish, who secrete a magical enzyme called dithranol which aids the rapid renewal of the skin. The water is properly sterilized and filtered ensuring healthy fish and a healthier you, and since the fish do not have teeth, they gently remove dead skin cells for the outer skin layer know as ichthyotherapy. The Fish Spa Platanias offers the perfect treatments effective in treating skin conditions such as dry skin, acne, eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis, while offering a pleasant hydro massage, come enjoy an unforgettable experience with pioneering hand and foot treatments.READ MORE
War Shelter of Platanias2015-03-20
The War Shelter of Platanias was constructed by German troops in 1942 has an underground complex of booths and tunnels that used to store ammunition and military material during World War II. This historic site is built on a Platanias hill as a natural protection to air bombings and strategic location for controlling both land and sea. The War Shelter of Platanias is today a small World War 11 Museum in memory of the battle of Crete, come learn the history and stories behind the war and days of old, it's a fascinating experience.READ MORE
Rainia Beach Hotel2015-03-25
The Rainia Beach Hotel in Platanias, Crete, Greece is located on the seaside and offers a stunning building complex of fully furnished apartments and studios for 2 to four persons with fully equipped kitchenettes, large balconies, spectacular sea views and so much more. There's an outdoor pool with complimentary sunbeds and a pool deck, with pool bar and satellite TV, and a big playground, they also do room cleaning every day with linen and towel change. The Olive Tree Restaurant at the Rainia Beach Hotel delights with Cretan and Mediterranean meals of traditional flavours and are open till midnight, come for a wonderful stay in beautiful surrounds right by the sea.READ MORE
Ilias Apartments Hotel2015-03-23
The Ilias Apartments Hotel in Platanias, Crete, Greece is family friendly right by the sea and beautiful beach, and here they offer double to four bed apartments with air conditioning, a multi kitchen, refrigerator, coffee maker, bathroom and balcony boasting breathtaking sea views over the Island of Thodorou. There's also a coffee bar and tavern Nisos here serving traditional Cretan cuisine and fresh fish for a delightful dining experience. The Ilias Apartments Hotel is ideally located to shopping, cafes, bars, club and supermarkets and for exploring the island, come enjoy.READ MORE
Kyano Restaurant2015-03-23
Kyano Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece is an all day beach restaurant and cafe with parking lot open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks and the menu offers exquisite Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, steaks and vegetarian options. Enjoy private dining under the stars right on the beach with cool sea breezes, it's ideal for casual family dining and meals with friends, it's the perfect beachfront setting. Kyano Restaurant has a wood fired oven, and traditional lamb dishes entice as does the beef with pasta, baby pork and more all prepared with Cretan virgin Olive oil and using only the finest and freshest greenery and the best of meats for a wonderful dining experience in beautiful surrounds right on the beach.READ MORE
Oscar Suites and Village2015-03-16
Completely renovated two years ago, with eco -friendly materials and energy efficient facilities, the Oscar Suites & Village is hidden in between colourful gardens and beautiful trees in a traditional building complex which includes two swimming pools and two children pools, two restaurants and a gym. We offer studios, one bedroom and two bedroom suites, all with a garden or sea view and a fully equipped kitchenette, for an autonomous stay.READ MORE
Symposium Restaurant2015-03-20
Symposium Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece offers an exclusive cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere with the best service for an unsurpassed dining experience. This beautiful open air restaurant with gentle summer breezes offers exquisite Mediterranean and European meals and traditional Cretan delights, and they cater for vegetarians, meat lovers and everything in-between. Symposium Restaurant uses only virgin olive oil, pure Greek feta and fresh meats and a wonderful Cretan diet for excellent health benefits, the divine awaits and they look forward to being of service.READ MORE
Caretta Beach Hotel Apartments2015-03-27
Caretta Beach Hotel Apartments is a wonderful hotel and holiday paradise in Gerani, Platanias, Crete, Greece right on the Chania Beach, and apartments are spacious and luxurious with breathtaking views over the Cretan sea from your private balcony. Enjoy spectacular sunsets from the beach pavilion, or a drink at the pool bar after a refreshing dip, and accommodation choices include apartments, studios, seaside suites and roof garden suites with amazing features and amenities. Caretta Beach Hotel Apartments also has a lovely snackbar open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with veranda overlooking the ocean, so come choose your favorite meal, or enjoy a relaxing beverage or ice cream, it's all here.READ MORE
Cafe Restaurant Drakiana2015-03-25
The Cafe Restaurant Drakiana in Platanias, Crete, Greece welcomes you to a wonderful dining experience under shady trees beside the Iordanis river, and they grow many of the ingredients used in their kitchen. Serving mainly traditional Greek cuisine from recipes used by the family's grandparents, here all members of the family play an important role in the restaurant. The Cafe Restaurant Drakiana is ideal for family dining with a playground including slides and swings for the kids as well as peacocks and birds, it's the perfect setting. They are also the ideal venue for events, and can cater for weddings, christenings, birthdays, engagements and all major events up to 400 people, and even have disabled facilities, it's all here.READ MORE
China Palace Restaurant2015-03-23
China Palace Restaurant in Platanias, Crete, Greece serves the best Chinese you'll ever eat, it's simply amazing, and they are open every day with a take out option available. Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine with their must try specialties including Satay Duck, General Tao Chicken, Sweet and Sour Shrimp and so much more from a vast menu of exquisite variety. There are three menu packages to choose from with friendly staff and they are always open for lunch and dinner. China Palace Restaurant also has outdoor seating and is great for group dining, come for the perfect dining experience, you'll be back.READ MORE