Proceed from Heraklion on the national road towards Rethymno and Chania for approx 80 kilometres (50 miles) and look for the right turn signposted Platanias (Platanias) and Arkadi. Turn right and proceed to the bottom of the road (approx 100 metres, be careful of the deep drains across the road). This is Platanes (Platanias). Galaxy Car Hire is on the right corner at the bottom. To the right is the resort with all the shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and roads to the beach. Turn left and almost immediately left again on the Arkadi road. Follow this road for approximately 3.5 kms. Pass under the bridge and on the left hand bend look out for LIDL on your right, your nearest bulk supermarket. Keep on this road, without turning off, through Tsesmes and Adele. Immediately after Adele look for this signpost in Greek:
 Take the turning to the right for Agia Triada (see the picture of the signpost on the right). Keep on this road for approximately 2.5 kms. You will notice that the road begins to climb somewhat, because Agia Triada is in the hills. After about 2.5 kms, you will come to an orange bin by the left side of the road under a Telegraph Pole with a sharp turning (doubling back on itself) to the right. Turn right here. Be prepared for a steep climb (first or second gear only). After the villa on the left, take the first sharp left turn and follow this road for approximately 100 metres, Triada Views is the first villa on the left. Here you can get the keys to Villa Alexandra.
NB. THE FINAL 100 METRES UP TO THE VILLAS ARE FAIRLY STEEP, BUT THIS IS MORE THAN COMPENSATED FOR BY THE STUNNING VIEWS FROM EACH VILLA.
In Tsesmes, look out for a restaurant on the right hand side. This is Stratos's Restaurant - you must have a meal there. In Adele, there is a small shop on the left (on the way to Agia Triada), where you can buy some groceries etc. There is also another shop in Pigi, the next village on from Adele on the Arkadi road.
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