Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Camping Meltemi
CAMPGROUND $
( 27330 23260;
www.campingmeltemi.gr
;
camp sites per tent/adult €5.50/6, bungalows €30-60;
Apr-Oct; )
Very well organised and the pick of the three campgrounds at Mavro-
vouni. Three kilometres southwest of Gythio, it's right behind the beach and sites are set
among 3000 well-tended olive trees. The bungalows include kitchen, air-con and TV.
Buses to Areopoli stop outside.
Xenia Karlaftis Rooms to Rent
PENSION $
( 27330 22719; opposite Marathonisi islet; s/d/tr €25/30/40)
This long-standing budget op-
tion is slightly tired but keeps on keeping on. The communal kitchen area has a fridge
and stove for making tea and coffee. Voula, the owner, also keeps neat apartments in
nearby Mavrovoumi.
Eating
Seafood is the obvious choice, and the waterfront on Akti Vasileos Pavlou is lined with
numerous fish tavernas, especially on Kranais, where tourists walk the gauntlet of
waiters touting for custom. But if anywhere has been affected by the crisis, it's here, it
seems. You can no longer assume the fish has been supplied that day.
Palai (o) Polis
TAVERNA $
( 27330 23322; Irakeous 10; mains €6-8; lunch & dinner)
We like this eatery for its at-
tractive decor - the traditional objects and chandeliers are a stylish take on traditional
Greek. Choose from the tasty daily specials on show. Ask the owner to explain the pun in
the title.
Poulikakos Restaurant-Grill
TAVERNA $
( 27330 22792; mains €6-14, fish per 1kg €40-60; lunch)
You know the deal: Greek fa-
vourites for lovers of traditional cuisine. Decor is basic, helpings are gargantuan, quality
is good and prices are reasonable.
Taverna O Potis
TAVERNA $
( 27330 23245; mains €7-15; closed Thu winter)
This shipshape place, opposite Mara-
thonisi Islet, has a spotless kitchen and generous helpings.
Information
Police
(
27330 22100; Akti Vasileos Pavlou)
