Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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.