Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
head west 50m from the beach and they're signposted on the left. Entering the forest
you'll first encounter the centuries-old
Metamorfosis Sotiros chapel
, where the devout
light candles. Continuing about 1.5km through the wooded trail along the river brings
you to a river channel where you must wade or swim before enjoying a splash under the
2m-high waterfalls.
available from
Lexis Bookstore
(
22730 92271)
in Kokkari, which also carries foreign
books, magazines and newspapers.
Sleeping
Studio Angela
APARTMENTS $
( 21050 59708, 22730 94478; Manolates; d €35; )
A great budget choice, these five stu-
dios near the church in Manolates, built into a hillside overlooking the sea, have modern
rooms and kitchenettes, views to the sea, and the hospitality of owner Angela.
Kokkari Beach Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 22730 92238;
www.kokkaribeach.com
;
Kokkari; d incl breakfast €75; )
This strik-
ing, upmarket establishment 1km west of the bus stop is set back from the road in a
mauve and green building, just opposite the beach. The airy and cool rooms are equally
colourful.
Eating & Drinking
Café Bar Cavos
CAFE $
(Kokkari; mains €6-12; 9am-midnight; )
It's easy to hang out in this cool harbour bar,
whether you're after a good breakfast, afternoon snack or evening cocktail. Prices are
good and there's free wi-fi and PC terminals. Ask for Uli's homemade cake of the day.
Pizzeria Tarsanas
PIZZA $
(Kokkari; mains €6-12; 7pm-12am; )
This popular eatery is in fact an authentic old-
style Greek taverna that happens to do great pizzas. It also does excellent
mousakas
, rolls
out luscious dolmadhes and pours its own homemade wine.
Galazio Pigadi
TAVERNA $
