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Although not held every year, June sometimes sees a fun
Capoeira Camp
(a Brazilian
martial art/dance). Check ahead with Haris Hatzigiannakoudis of Niki Tours.
Sleeping
Most domatia and hotels are out of town, and unlike many Greek isles, you won't find
locals hawking rooms to arriving ferry passengers.
Niki Beach Hotel
HOTEL $
( 25510 41545; s/d €40/65; )
This handsome and well-managed hotel with large,
modern rooms is just opposite the town beach. Balconies face the sea, and there is a
lovely garden of flowers and poplar trees.
Hotel Aeolos
HOTEL $
( 25510 41595; s/d incl breakfast €60/80; )
Up behind Niki Beach Hotel, the com-
fortable Aeolos stands on a hill overlooking the sea. Front rooms face a swimming pool
and garden, while back rooms overlook Mt Fengari.
Eating & Drinking
I Synantisi
OUZERIE $
(fish €6-10)
Since the owner is also a spear diver, you can count on a fresh catch at this
hard-working outdoor
ouzerie
on the central waterfront.
Kosmikon
OUZERIE $
( lunch & dinner)
Popular waterfront cafe-
ouzerie
, with tasty mixed fish plates and
salads.
Klimitaria Restaurant
TAVERNA $
(mains from €6)
This waterfront eatery serves the unusual
gianiotiko,
an oven-baked dish
of diced pork, potatoes, egg and more, along with excellent
mousakas
and other
mayirefta
standbys.
Petrinos Kipos
CAFE, BAR
(
8am-midnight)
Laid back all-day cafe, with live traditional music on summer nights.
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