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his secret and persuaded him to go to Troy. The festival draws over 2000 visitors
for the final weekend, so book early.
Sleeping
Pension Nikolas
PENSION $
( 22220 91778; s/d/tr €35/50/60; )
Set back on a quiet road, this friendly pen-
sion is only a five-minute walk to busy Agoras. Upper rooms have air-conditioning and
balconies; the lower rooms have fans and open onto a shady garden.
Elena Hotel
HOTEL $
( 22220 91738;
hotel.elena@yahoo.gr
;
s/d/tr from €25/35/45; )
The convenient
Elena is just 100m from the main square, easy to find after a night on the town. Rooms
are simple and clean, and a rooftop bar doubles as a breakfast spot on summer mornings.
Hotel Nefeli & Skyrian Studios
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
( 22220 91964;
www.skyros-nefeli.gr
;
d/studio/ste incl breakfast from €70/90/240;
)
This smart and welcoming hotel on the edge of town has an easy minimalist-
meets-Skyrian feel to it, with handsome furnishings and swank bathrooms. The hotel and
adjacent studios share a saltwater swimming pool and outdoor bar. Breakfast includes sa-
voury and sweet Greek favourites, plus fresh-squeezed juice.
Eating
Skyros welcomes a steady number of visiting Athenians, with the pleasant result that is-
land cooks do not cater to touristy tongues.
Maryetis Restaurant
GREEK $
(Agoras; mains €6-9)
The local favourite in town for grilled fish and octopus
stifadho
(stew), tasty pork dishes and great mezedhes such as black-eyed beans and fava dip.
Wines and service both excellent.
Cafe Barba Yiannis
GREEK $
(Agoras; mains €4-8)
Past the National Bank, this traditional
ouzerie
serves fresh mezedhes
and juicy grills, along with excellent Skyrian bread, dips and drink.
