The best thing about Kalamias Tavern is its food; it offers a variety of homemade dishes prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients, such as moussaka, fresh seafood, and well-cooked meats. Another advantage is that it is 100 meters from the Ionian Sea, allowing you to enjoy its crystal clear waters. All this at a great price. Where to stay We stayed […]
We decided to go to Ionion Blue Tavern because it’s highly regarded for its traditional Greek cuisine, relaxed atmosphere, and prime location right on the Ionian Sea sand. Plus, it was free to stay there. Where to stay We stayed in the huge car park of the Ionion Blue Tavern (30.045799, 21.318899, lat, long), right next to the beach. The […]
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. […]
We decided to cross via the bridge, as it’s a direct route, but it costs almost 50 euros, so next time we’ll take the ferry, even though it takes longer. We saw that there was a brewery on the outskirts of Patras where we could stay for free and that they had live music on Friday nights, so we decided […]
We decided to stop in Arta, the capital of Epirus, because it’s full of archaeological sites and brimming with life, with charming pedestrian areas, cafes, and bars. Arta is famous for its bridge, its Byzantine castle, and National Resistance Square. The square is a meeting point for locals and is full of shops, cafes, bars, and a very pretty church. […]
Ammoudia is a tiny village on the Ionian coast, with lots of tavernas and a fishing port where you can buy fish directly from the fishermen when they return in the morning. The village sits on a fine sandy beach at the mouth of the Acheron River. It is a truly beautiful place. Where to stay We stayed in the […]
After 20 hours on the ferry and sleeping on the bar’s sofas, we decided to go somewhere nearby to relax and chose Plataria. We only knew it was a beach town, and we loved it. Primarily used as a marina, it has developed into a tourist resort in recent years. It has a small centre by the port, charming tavernas, […]
Igoumenitsa is a coastal city in northwestern Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Thesprotia. Igoumenitsa is the chief port of Thesprotia and Epirus, and one of the largest passenger ports of Greece, connecting northwestern Mainland Greece with the Ionian Islands and Italy. The first thing we did when we arrived in the city was go to […]
Parga is a picturesque city in northwest Greece bathed by the Ionian Sea. Its location is very close to the mouth of the Acheron River, opposite the tiny island of Paxos, possessing magnificent natural caves, and Antipaxos which, according to legend, was created by Poseidon as a gift for his beloved. We stayed at Camping Valtos (39.285599, 20.389799 lat, long) […]
Mytikas is a small coastal village built on a pointed piece of land on the west coast of Aetoloakarnania, facing the Ionian Sea and the serene islands of Kalamos and Kastos. It has a small fishing harbour and is the ideal holiday destination for those seeking tranquillity and relaxation. We stayed at Camping Ionion (38.671055, 20.952489 lat, long) in front […]
