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Ey Zhn
INTERNATIONAL $
( 6974641160; Filarmonikis 8; mains €7-12; dinner Jan-Oct)
Think roadhouse meets
artist's loft at this ambience-rich restaurant with excellent, eclectic food. Exposed wood
floors, soft lighting and jamming music complement dishes from mushroom risotto to
tender tandoori chicken.
Ciao
ICE CREAM $
(Mitropoleos 8)
Scoops up fresh-made ice cream, just off Dorpfeld: from
mastiha
(a sweet
liquor from Chios) to chocolate.
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East Coast
Lefkada's east coast has seen heavy tourist development over the years with the main fo-
cus at Nydri, once a gorgeously placed fishing village but now a crowded strip of tourist
shops without much of a beach. Escape inland, however, to another world of scattered
villages, small tavernas and pretty walks. From Nydri itself, you can escape seaward to
the islets of
Madouri
,
Sparti
,
Skorpidi
and
Skorpios
, plus
Meganisi
. Excursions go to
Meganisi and stop for a swim near Skorpios (€15 to €25), and some visit Ithaki and Ke-
per 20min €1)
on Nydri's main street organises just about everything.
Amblers enjoy the lovely walk to
waterfalls
3km out of Nydri.
Fishing boats bob alongside yachts in the relaxed harbour of
Syvota
, 15km south of
Nydri (it is best reached with your own transport).
Sleeping & Eating
Galini Sivota Apartments
PENSION $
( 26450 31347; Syvota; studios €45, 4-person apt €70; )
Super-tidy, homey apartments
are set up from the waterfront, near the supermarket. Balconies have excellent harbour
views.
Poros Beach Camping & Bungalows
CAMPGROUND $
( 26450 95452;
www.porosbeach.com.gr
; Poros Beach; camp site per adult/car/tent €6/4/4,
studios from €45; )
Near Syvota and overlooking pretty Poros Beach, simple fa-
cilities include studios, shaded camping, restaurant and swimming pool.
