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The rocky island offshore is known as Itra (cooking pot) because when clouds gather
above it locals say it looks like a steaming cooking pot.
Panayotis Rent a Car ( Click here ) on the waterfront rents canoes, pedal boats, cars,
mopeds and bicycles. Kaptain Spiros ( 6974022079) takes daily cruises on his glass-
bottomed boat (from €12 per person), including to Itra, where you can swim.
Sleeping
Spitia Vassili PENSION $
( 27360 31125; www.kythirabungalowsvasili.gr ; d/tr incl breakfast from €45/55; ) This
tree-lined complex has the perfect setting: away from the hordes and overlooking Kapsali
Beach. The more expensive larger rooms feature bay views.
Aphrodite Apartments APARTMENT $
( 27360 31328; www.hotel-aphrodite.gr ; d/tr/q from €55/70/75; ) Overlooking the
main road, but facing the sea, these pleasant apartments with kitchens are run by a
friendly, English-speaking local. The top floor has super views.
El Sol Hotel HOTEL $$$
( 27360 31766; www.elsolhotels.gr ; d/5-person apt incl breakfast €120/160; ) This
luxurious Cycladic-style resort has a view of Hora's kastro and the sea, a sparkling pool,
decadent breakfasts and mod decor. Signposted off the Hora-Kapsali road.
Eating & Drinking
Hytra TAVERNA $
( 27360 37200; mains €4-8; lunch & dinner; ) Home-cooked platters of Greek staples
at this simple waterfront taverna draw locals year-round.
Filio TAVERNA $
( 27360 31549; Kalamos; mains €6-9; lunch & dinner Jun-Sep) Find tasty fresh taverna
fare 5km outside of Kapsali, signposted near Kalamos. Popular with visitors and locals
alike, it has a beautiful garden and friendly proprietors.
Fox Anglais BAR
(Kapsali waterfront;
) Feel-good music moves inside as it gets late.
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