Talos Apartments, Plakias, Crete

Prices from €ask per room per night

These very popular lovely studios are beautifully located about 600 meters to the west of Plakias village, immediately across the road is the beach with its spectacular views and clear water with rocky outcrops.

All rooms have balconies from which you can relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery. Please be aware that for young children the sandy beach just a short walk to the village centre may be more suitable.

Drinks and light snacks are available throughout the day, served under the shade of the pergola, as is breakfast if required.

Much of the food is home made and the vegetables are grown in the owners garden to ensure quality. Breakfast is supplied at €4.50 per person and and air conditioning if required is €2.95
 
A cot is available for very young children, please ask. Linen and towels are changed every 3 days..  

Accommodation consists of twin bedded good sized studios with ceramic tiled floors and doors leading onto furnished balcony, each enjoying ocean views across to the headland.  En-suite w.c. and shower. Kitchenette consisting of hob, extractor, sink, and fridge. Small table and chairs for dining and additional furniture i.e. bedside units wall mirror and wardrobe space for storage.

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In Greek mythology Talos was a man of bronze, made by Hephaestus, whom Zeus gave to Europa after he kidnapped her and took her to Crete. Talos became the guardian of Crete, circling the island three times each day and throwing stones at any ship which approached its shores. He had a single vein, which ran from his neck to his ankle and was closed by a single bronze nail. When the Argo approached Crete on the way back from obtaining the Golden Fleece, Medea cast a spell on Talos and then removed the bronze nail; all of Talos' blood ran out and he died, thus enabling the ship to land. by James Hunter Copyright © 1995 - 2003 Encyclopedia Mythica. All rights reserved.

See www.pantheon.org/articles/t/talos.html