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Agios Ioannis is the busiest of the eastern coastal resorts, but there's still plenty of room.
Small hotels, tavernas and pizzerias line the waterfront, and two sandy beaches are just a
short walk north (Plaka) and south (Papa Nero).
Sleeping & Eating
Katerina's Apartments
APARTMENT $
(
6945762183, 24260 31159;
www.pilio-katerina.gr
;
s/d/f from €35/45/90;
Apr-Oct;
)
A narrow lane south of Papa Nero opens to a cosy courtyard anchored by a lemon and
orange tree at this welcoming, family-run gem. Rooms are light, tidy and charming and
have small kitchenettes.
Camping Papa Nero
CAMPGROUND $
( 24260 31319;
www.campingpapanero.com
; camp sites per adult/tent/car €6/4/5)
Clean and
shaded, south of the waterfront.
The Magic Balcony
GUESTHOUSE $$$
( 6979114086;
www.magicbalcony.com
;
s/d/apt from €50/60/120; Apr-Oct)
This su-
premely peaceful place is run by hospitable, eco-friendly folks with vast local know-
ledge. Choose between doubles with arty flourishes and anatomical mattresses, and lar-
ger apartments with separate bedrooms and grand living rooms that include fireplace and
leather couches.
Hotel Anesis
HOTEL $$$
( 24260 31123;
www.hotelanesis.gr
; s/d/tr incl breakfast €60/75/90; )
Along with its
appealing location away from the street, this has dated but pleasant pastel-toned rooms,
though bathrooms are smallish. Breakfast is served on a vine-shaded terrace overlooking
the sea.
Hotel Kentrikon
HOTEL $$$
( 24260 31232;
www.bungalows-kentrikon.gr
; s/d/ste from €91/104/234; )
A
reasonable choice with a strange mix of luxurious suites and some faded studio-style
rooms.
Sofokles Hotel
HOTEL $$$
