Greece – Kato Alissos (En)
Kato Alissos is a quiet coastal village in the northwest Peloponnese. It’s known for its pristine beaches overlooking the Gulf of Patras and for being an ideal nature retreat for campers and travellers. When we visited the village, almost everything was under construction, so it wasn’t very attractive, but the surrounding beaches and the small port of Alikes are wonderful.
Where to stay
We stayed at Camping Kato Alissos (38.149899, 21.5774, lat, long), 2 km from the town and right next to the beach. The campsite cost us €17.50 without electricity; with electricity, it’s €21 per day. The water filling and emptying area is at the entrance, but there are drinking water taps outside each toilet, where you can fill your water tank. The campsite facilities include showers (with excellent pressure and hot water), toilets with seats and toilet paper, a dishwashing area with hot water, and a washing machine that costs €5. The larger pitches are in the centre. There’s free Wi-Fi, but it sometimes disconnects. Mobile phone reception is excellent. There’s a small shop where you can buy bread and order prepared meals. It has a restaurant with incredible views, but it was closed when we visited, which was a shame. The restaurant features a beautiful, centuries-old olive tree and steps leading down to the beach. The owner is lovely and told us what to visit, which beaches to go to, and where to eat good fish. She was the one who recommended Alikes. The campsite is now registered on our blog!
What to see
We went to the village on the motorbike, but everything was under construction; it wasn’t a pretty place to take photos. So we took the opportunity to do some shopping. We asked the campsite owner what we could see and where we could eat, and she recommended Alikes. It’s a small fishing port about 15 minutes away by motorbike. On the way, we stopped at a beach, and there was a bar called “El Verano” (Summer), it’s a shame it’s not open yet.
We loved Akyles. It’s a small port with a church and some really cool taverns.
Following the campsite owner’s recommendation, we decided to have lunch at one of the lovely taverns. We wanted sardines, but the waitress told us they didn’t have any because there weren’t many to catch. She recommended we try what they call fried anchovies (similar to whitebait) and fresh cod. And that’s what we did. The cod was delicious! The fried anchovies were good, but we think the whitebait is better. The meal, with a jug of white wine, cost us 27 euros.
Our next stop was in Mprinia, at the Ionian Blue Taverna beach bar, highly regarded for its traditional Greek cuisine and its prime location, which you can see in the next blog post.
