Tuesday, 26 July 2016

Souda beach, Plakias. Lunch at the Dolphin


If you drive through Plakias and out the other end, past the little harbour, you will find the small bay of Souda, It is popular with Greek families in particular



The sea shelves away rapidly so non swimmers have to be careful and it is pebbly but it us fairly sheltered and often calm when the main beach is rough.

Fun on the water's edge

The warm breeze was catching the top of the water and we could see the outline of the "Paximadi" islands in the distance

When I see this rock formation I am always reminded in the book by H. Rider Haggard "She" and the particular part when they are looking for a rock "Shaped like the head of an Ethiopean" to show their way to landfall.


We had lunch in a Beach cafeteria called "Delfini"





We sat and enjoyed the view


Shade under the trees


Across the bay



We ordered a tasty "Delfini" omelette and a mixed salad with beetroot

Delicious, salad leaves, carrot, spring onions, orange, beetroot and walnuts


With an orange and balsamic dressing


Delicious


The sun sparkled on the water

Plenty of space between the beach beds and umbrellas for your own.



Looking across to Plakias



You may like to know:

Service: Pleasant and friendly.

Type of food: Traditional Cretan snacks and light meals.

Prices, Average, good quality.

"Star ratings"- on the "Guzunder" scale 7.5. 
- Clean, paper and paper towels available, locks on the doors, toilet seats! 

No complementary raki or dessert - however we had only had a light lunch. When asked for two rakis they arrived immediately and were not charged for. 

Raki on Richter scale 7. tasty and fairly smooth. 


Would we return? Yes, certainly.

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