Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ferry tickets, accommodation and bus timetables. Opposite the bus stop. Opening times
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ApolloniaΑπολλωνία
POP 1070
Apollonia comes alive in high season with its parade of well-dressed Athenians strutting
their stuff along the Steno (Odos Prokou, known as Steno because of its narrowness).
Cafes, bars, clubs, shops and eateries buzz with life.
Quirky
Museum of Popular Art
( 22840 31341; admission €1; 7-11pm, but hours are
erratic)
at the central junction contains a fun confusion of old costumes, textiles and pho-
tographs.
The main vehicular road cuts right through the centre of town, but park at the large
free car park downhill from the village and walk up and into the warren of streets.
Sleeping & Eating
Mrs Dina Rooms
PENSION $
( 6945513318, 22840 31125; d/tr/q €40/50/55; )
This pleasant little complex of rooms
bedecked with flowers has a cheerful atmosphere and sits above the road 200m south to-
wards Vathy with views across to Kastro. Kitchen available.
Patriarca
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
( 22840 32400;
www.patriarca.gr
; d €60-120; Jun-Sep)
Promenade straight down the
Steno to this design hotel where rooms may be small, but they sure are tricked out.
Kafeneion O Drakakis
CAFE $
( 22840 31233; mains €9-11; Mar-Oct; )
This old-school
kafeneio
(coffee house) sits
smack in the centre of the Steno, with Greek music emanating from its quaint interior. Sit
out front under bougainvillea sipping coffee or tucking into excellent daily specials.
Apostoli to Koutouki
TAVERNA $$$
( 22840 33186; mains €9-14; lunch & dinner Easter-Sep)
Signature dishes such as beef
baked in a clay pot with tomatoes, aubergine, cheese and wine complement fish by the
kilo at this long-established Steno favourite.
