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rock protrusions): the sex organs of Uranus that Cronos tossed into the sea foam. Top
beaches include nearby
Kaladi Beach
with its grey-brown stones. It takes a spectacular
drive down twisty roads to reach
Fyri Ammos
with its mauve-grey stones.
Kombonada
Beach
is another good bet.
The island's port,
Diakofti
, is picturesque to zip through, especially with its offshore
shipwreck, but there's no need to linger.
In the island's northeast, the spectacularly situated ruins of the Byzantine capital of
Paliohora
are amazing to explore - they sit atop an isolated promontory surrounded by
gorges.
Further north, the verdant, attractive village of
Karavas
is near the broad grey beach at
Platia Ammos
.
Sleeping & Eating
Maryianni
APARTMENT $$$
( 27360 33316;
http://maryianni.gr
;
Avlemonas; 3-person studio/apt €90/120; )
Cycladic-style white and blue studios stack above the Avlemonas seaside. They have kit-
chens and terraces with spectacular sea views.
Skandia
TAVERNA $
( 27360 33700; Paleopoli; mains €6-11; lunch & dinner Apr-Oct, Fri-Sun Nov-Mar)
Relax
away from the madding crowds, under the spreading elm trees.
Psarotaverna O Manolis
SEAFOOD $
( 27360 33748; Diakofti; mains €6-9; lunch & dinner; )
Locals head here for the excel-
lent fresh fish and to watch the boat pull in from Piraeus under moonlight.
Pierros
TAVERNA $
( 27360 31014;
http://pieros.gr
;
Livadi; mains €6-8; lunch & dinner)
Since 1933 this
family-run favourite has served no-nonsense Greek staples.
Sotiris
SEAFOOD $
( 27360 33722; Avlemonas; fish per kg €30-75; lunch & dinner, reduced hours low season)
A
popular spot for lobster, seafood and fish soup. If you can't get in here, try
Koralis
.
Varkoula
TAVERNA $
