Adriana Apartments - (Accommodation in Vassilikos)

Tracey C           

 Going out to Zante (with Direct Greece) for the first time, and on my own, I didn't quite know what to expect.....

 
click to enlargeI arrived on Easter Sunday (1 May 2005) and upon arrival at my studio apartment (see left) and after opening my window to admire the view of the Ionian and Kefalonia in the distance, I knew I had come to the right place!! 
 
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The 2nd floor studio apartment was lovely, spacious and even had a shower tray and curtain in the separate bathroom and the view from my second floor balcony was simply breathtaking as well (see left), I was in heaven!  With the beach just a stone's throw away (literally) and several taverna's within a 2-5 min walk the Adriana Apartments really are in an ideal spot.
 
Being the beginning of the season and Easter weekend, not everything was open and Vasillikos was very quiet - but that was exactly what I had been looking for when I booked this holiday, peace and quiet, relaxation, stunning scenery and hopefully, a little sunshine. As my two weeks wore on more and more was opening up and Vasillikos was beginning to bustle just enough to keep it quaint and traditional, a far cry from Laganas or Argassi...... Clap
 
It was hard to tear myself away when it was time for me to go home. 
 

St Nicholas Beach - (Beaches in Zante)

Tracey C           

click to enlargeWhat a lovely beach - picture postcard perfect!  I spent my entire two weeks here it was so nice!  The owners of the Hotel and Beach Bar run a courtesy bus from two or three pick-up points in Laganas, Argassi and Kalamaki to St Nick's - it cost's you the price of hiring your sunbed (10 Euros for two beds n a parasol) but remember to keep your ticket!!  There's plenty of water sports for the more energetic and the snack bar serves delicious food.

 
 
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The barmaid at the beach bar, Manda (on the left) looks after you very well too - she has lived out there for 4 years now and knows all the best places to visit for wonderful views and also all the best places to eat (Ethnic was my favourite in Argassi, especially the Jalepeno Poppers!!)