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Sights
Serpentine Organic Garden GARDEN
( 24260 49060; www.serpentin-garden.com ; Taxiadhes; admission by donation) Serpentine Or-
ganic Garden is a one-woman labour of love, the inspiration of Doris who, over 30 years,
has created a virtual museum of all things green and flowering, including rare trees and
roses, along with sustainable vegetable, berry and herb gardens. Doris offers bed-and-
board volunteer internships, part of World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, and
opens to visitors by appointment only.
Sleeping & Eating
Villa Ton Rodon GUESTHOUSE $
( 24260 49340; www.villatonrodon.gr ; Agia Paraskevi; s/d/tr incl breakfast €35/50/60; )
This simple, unpretentious but comfortable pine-clad spot is surrounded by the friendly
owners' garden. It's 50m down a small path off the main road (signed).
Lost Unicorn Hotel HOTEL $$$
( 6979795252, 24260 49930; www.lostunicorn.com ; Agia Paraskevi; s/d incl breakfast from €70/
90; Apr-Oct; ) Lost Unicorn Hotel features Persian carpets, slow-swirling
fans and antique-outfitted rooms in an elegant and well-appointed 19th-century mansion
set in a beautiful glade. The Greek and English owners, Christos and Clare, keep things
informal and make a breakfast worthy of the scenery, complete with singing nightingales.
In summer, the magical dining room serves as a restaurant dishing up international
cuisine (Christos is a trained chef; mains €10 to €18).
Aleka's House GUESTHOUSE $$$
( 24260 49380; www.alekashouse.gr ; Tsagarada; d/tr incl breakfast €85/100; ) At-
tractive Aleka's House is in a smart spot and is one of the few accommodation options in
the region to open all year. It also has a cafeteria and lovely restaurant with local pro-
duce; worth going for the daily specials.
Taverna To Agnanti TAVERNA $
(Agio Taxiarches; mains €7-13) This atmospheric eatery cooks up the likes of pork leg and
lamb, risotto with shrimps and spaghetti with octopus. Located to the right of the small
fountain you see as you enter Plateia Taxiarhes.