map of Crete Plakalona is a small and quiet traditional village in the northwest of Crete. It is situated on the old road between Kolimbari and Kissamos and not far from Nopigia and its beach. From Plakalona there are great views over the Kissamos Gulf and the town of Kissamos (probably the best). You look out over the valley with its olive groves and the Gramvousa peninsula. In Plakalona there is a war memorial. They sell local products in the village like olive oil and the alcoholic drink raki.

TerraMara Rooms in Plakalona, Crete.

Each of our four rooms sleeps two people, and has an ensuite shower room. Each has a spacious furnished private patio overlooking a garden area and olive groves, with a view to the sea and the mountains. Each room has a ceiling fan, a roomy wardrobe, satellite television and bedside tables. Air conditioning is available for a small extra charge. Bed linen and bathroom towels are provided, as is an unlimited supply of tea and coffee. The two twin bedded rooms have a desk, a full size fridge, a kettle, toaster, crockery, glasses and cutlery for two people. The two double bedded rooms have a spacious kitchen area, with a breakfast bar and four stools, an electric oven and two hotplates. A full size fridge, kettle, filter coffee machine and cooking utensils, crockery, glasses and cutlery for four people are provided. To accommodate a family of four, there are lockable inter-connecting doors between each double and twin-bedded room. A full size cot is available on request for a small charge.

Our most popular facility is, unsurprisingly, our swimming pool. Eight metres by five, it has a children's area fifty centimetres deep and a sitting area for relaxing after a hard morning's sunbathing. In addition to sunbeds and umbrellas, there is a pool bar where you can enjoy a beer, local wines, soft drinks, tea or coffee. Pool towels are available at a small additional rental charge.

Tel: +30 694069404 - Send an e-mail to TerraMara Rooms in Plakalona on Crete.