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and eggplant, caramalised octopus, and grilled lobster with oregano are just a few of the
choices. Service is impeccable - they'll debone the fish at your table and bring you a
shawl if you're chilly - and the wine list will leave you feeling spoiled.
Koukoumavlos
GREEK $$$
$$$
( 22860 23860, 22860 23807; mains €28-36; dinner)
Just to the side of the hustle and
bustle, this terrace is filled with nearly gleeful diners partaking of fresh, modern, Aegean
cuisine. The creative chefs here are not afraid of combining unusual flavours. Try risotto
with lamb and smoked feta mousse or pumpkin soup with saffron, chestnut and wild
mushrooms. Look for the pink building and wooden doorway or simply follow your
nose.
Drinking & Nightlife
After midnight Erythrou Stavrou fires up as the clubbing caldera of Fira.
Kira Thira
BAR
( 22860 22770; Erythrou Stavrou)
The oldest bar in Fira and one of the best. Dark wood
and vaulted ceilings give it an intimate atmosphere with smooth beer and smoother jazz.
It also sees the occassional live band.
Tropical
BAR
( 22860 23089; Marinatou; )
Nicely perched just before the caldera edge, Tropical
draws a vibrant crowd with well-made cocktails, a relaxed atmosphere and a steady mix
of rock, soul and occasional jazz, plus unbeatable balcony views.
Franco's Bar
COCKTAIL BAR
( 22860 24428;
www.francos.gr
; Marinatou)
The classical music is a hint that this is more
of a place to absorb the views and sip champagne cocktails than to party.
Enigma
CLUB
