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The former fishing village of Stoupa, 10km south of Kardamyli, is a resort village teeter-
ing on the verge of overdevelopment, and a magnet for (mainly British) package tourists.
Although not as picturesque as Kardamyli, it does have two pleasant beaches.
Celebrated author Nikos Kazantzakis lived here for a while and based the protagonist
of his novel Zorba the Greek on Alexis Zorbas, a coal-mine supervisor in Pastrova, near
Stoupa.
Sleeping & Eating
Stoupa's growing band of pensions and custom-built domatia tend to be block booked by
package-tour operators. Travel agencies may be able to help you.
There are supermarkets on the main road behind Stoupa.
Hotel Lefktron HOTEL $$$
(
27210 77322; www.lefktron-hotel.gr ; s/d incl breakfast from €80/87;
Apr-Oct;
)
Signposted off the southern approach road to Stoupa.
Hotel Stoupa HOTEL $$$
( 27210 77308; www.hotel-stoupa.gr ; s/d incl breakfast €65/75; ) It's simple but clean and
comfortable and is Stoupa's only hotel open in winter. It's a couple of blocks behind the
beach.
Voula's Yesterday & Today MEDITERRANEAN $$$
( 27210 77535; www.voula-yesterdayandtoday.gr ; mains €7-12.50; dinner May-Oct) The in-
dominatable Voula, in her words, 'cooks from her heart'. She serves up traditional foods
from a bygone era with her personal, more contemporary take. Menu treats include
smoked pork dishes (€12.50) and superb homemade pies. She houses exhibits on the
Mani and has her own recipe book - the culmination of clients asking for her secrets.
Don't miss it.
Taverna Akrogiali TAVERNA $$$
( 27210 77335; mains €7-14, fish per 1kg €35-60; breakfast, lunch & dinner; ) This tav-
erna - a popular local meeting spot - has a top location at the southern end of the beach,
and an extensive menu that's strong on seafood (platters for €14) and good local dishes.
The elderly matriarch still oversees kitchen proceedings.
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