Venus Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

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Zakfari Jeep Safari - (Zante Excursions)

Dave & Margaret  (20 July 2005)         

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(Olympics Day - when London got the nod)

Thanks to the guys driving these ex-army landrovers, you'll visit the places tour buses can't reach, go down tracks that hardly exist which are impassible to hire cars and learn an awful lot about the island.  Pete (on the right) was our driver that day with excellent local knowledge including many anecdotes.    Simon told us all about the history/sights at each stop and at some we even believed him!!
 
A great day out, hot and dusty, well worth the money and if you only manage one excursion during your holiday this has got to be the one.
 
Cheers guys!
(We'd buy you a Mythos - if you weren't driving!!)
Dave & Margaret

Crystal Beach Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Dave & Margaret           

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Arrived 27th June for 2 weeks. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful, from reception through to the restaurant, pool bar (Dennis), gardener (Ilyas) and the room cleaning ladies.

Great location, magnificent views over the sea and hills, clean and tidy throughout.
 
 
The only downside is that the pool is used by all and sundry... a public swimming pool.... invaded by local kids after school, large parties from the beach and tourists staying at nearby apartments without their own nice views of the sea.
 
Further if you get a sunlounger on the beach it's 7 euro (for 2). Six steps up to our pool and they are free.. open to abuse by anyone!!
 
Had a great time though and would definately return and recommend.