Frangokastello (Φραγγοκαστελο)
The old fort of Frangokastelli lies on the south coast of Crete, not far from…
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Agia Marina (Αγια Μαρινα) aka Peristeres
The church of Ag.Marina is at the east end of the bay and has some…
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Rodakinon (Ροδακινο) aka Koraka
Accessible from the (main) road between Plakias and Hora Sfakion at a turn off in…
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Souda (Σουδα)
There are two tavernas here. Although a part of the big sweep of Plakias Bay…
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Plakias (Πλακιας)
Captain’s rating: 97% Plakias has a very friendly community, and repeated visits have led the Captain…
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Kalypso
The Captain still receives occasional enquiries about Kalypso. Unfortunately the sad news is that Kalypso…
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Damnoni (Δαμνονι)
From the east of Plakias beach it is possible to follow a path to Damnoni…
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Mikro Amoudi / Amoudaki (Αμμουδακι)
Formerly the best nude beach on Southern Crete – is over and out. Now with…
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Amoudi (Αμμουδιου)
Marked by yellow patch on the map which corresponds to Amoudi and Damnoni but is…
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Skinaria (Σχοιναρια)
This very scenic beach is reached via a fairly long but satisfactory road from Lefkogia. Skinaria Beach…
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