Sadly, I'm Back!

Well, I’ve now returned from my two weeks at our apartment in Acharavi (my wife and daughters are still out there – lucky devils)!

As always, I had a fantastic time. The food, warmth and hospitality were as amazing as always.

The heat was a bit much for me at times but, I could always hide with a drink in the shade or the bar/taverna.

I have to say that I thought Acharavi seemed a bit busier this year, so hopefully the up turn has started.

So, I managed to visit at least half of the tavernas I wanted to and here’s a few points on each:

Binilikia – Fantastic meze style food, and on Friday nights they have Greek music and dancing which was really enjoyable (even if I did make a fool of myself).

Three Brothers (Astakeria) – Great little fish taverna. Ask what they have fresh and recommend. I had kalamari in red wine sauce and what a find!

Koulura taverna – Went here on the Sunday afternoon for lunch and again, the fish was fresh and too much to choose so I asked for the platter and was not disappointed.

Gelatis (New Perithia) – The hosting skills, hospitality and food at this local eatery are great. One of the places were profit doesn’t seem to matter, just customer satisfaction and this really comes through.

Toulas (Agni) – Always visited Taverna Agni in the past but thought we’d give Toulas a try this year and so glad we did. The mussels, salmon and octopus were mouth-watering.

Roda Park – Had the fresh sea bass here and just seeing the waiter filet the fish in the space of 20 seconds is a sight to behold. Again, lovely.

Pyramid (St Spyridon) – Beautiful setting, sunsets and area. The food offers something a bit diferent and the crazy golf and go karts are great for the kids too!

Also visited Faros, Woodys and Orpheus in Acharavi who were all great too.

Can honestly say that we didn’t have a bad meal over the two weeks I was there.

Special mention to Central Bar for their Greek night. Great entertainment, music and dancing of all kinds.

Every year we go back thinking can it be as good as the last? Well, it just keeps getting better and long may it continue.

Yammas all and happy holidays

Cheers Bob Maybe next year?

Hi Sorry but never got round to trying the old Libertys (Ta Rebetika I think it's called). Heard some good reports though.

Cheers for the replies GJJW and Bob and Wendy.

Hi Maggy, yes that's it, never been there but it looks OK.
Just repeating what Greek friends who live in Karousades have told us, that Astrakeri is where they go with all their friends and kids for picnics and Clean Monday celebrations, hence the lost kites tangled in the electricity wires come spring.
We have never stopped in Agnos, just driven down a couple of times in the winter when having a drive round.
Bob.

Thanks Jill and Rob