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MONEMVASÍA NÁFPLIO

Lazareto Despite its rustic, traditional exterior the Hotel Byron A delightful owner-managed hotel
Lazareto is a modern hotel, set in grassy gardens. in traditional buildings next to the 11th-century
It is dramatically overlooked by the cliffs of Venetian fortress, in the heart of the port. Rooms
Monemvasía and faces across the bay to Gefyra are simple but pretty, with polished wooden
village and the mainland mountains; its attractive floors and some antique furniture. Most have fine
bar-terrace offers a fine place from which to views over the bay and across stone churches
admire the sunset. Rooms are well equipped. and tiled roofs; some have private terraces.
N 23070 Monemvasía, Laconia. Map p384 C4. There’s also a very attractive café terrace.
§ (27320) 61991. ` (27320) 61992. N Platonos 2, 21100 Náfplio. Map p384 C4. § (27520)
$ lazaretohotel@yahoo.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 14. z∂ 22351. ` (27520) 26338. $ byronhotel@otenet.gr
¢ Never. / DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡ 0 b. Rooms 18. z ∂ ¢ Never. / MC, V. ¡¡
MONEMVASÍA NTÁPIA,SPETSES

Hotel Malvásia This unusual hotel is spread over Zoë’s Club A good choice for families: this
three medieval Venetian buildings around the attractive self-catering complex is on the outskirts
deserted ruined fortress town of Monemvasía. of Ntápia and is very private and secluded. Its
Each room is decorated in individual style, but design – modern but influenced by the traditional
all have polished wood or flagstone floors, architecture of the island – incorporates luxurious
traditional textiles and antique furniture. The living rooms and full kitchens, terraces and
best are in the original Malvásia Hotel building, balconies, flower-filled garden and a huge pool.
where there is a bar/café. N Ntápia, Spetses. Map p384 C4. § (22980) 74447/8.
N Kástro, 23070 Monemvasía, Laconia. Map p384 C4. ` (22980) 72841. $ zoesclub@aig.forthnet.gr 0 b.
§ (27320) 61323. ` (27320) 61722. 0 b,l,d. Rooms 30. Rooms 22, 6 suites, 2 maisonettes. zS ∂¢ Nov to
z¢ Never. / MC, V. ¡¡ Feb. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡

GALAXÍDI IKARÍA
Hotel Galaxa Delightful rooms in a traditional Cavos Bay Hotel Modern but sensitively
sea captain’s house with great views of the designed hotel on the edge of a pretty village
harbour. Very friendly management. with an excellent sandy beach. Fine views.
N Eleftherias & Kennedy, Chirolakas, 33052 Galaxídi. N 83301 Armenistis, Ikaría. Map p385 E4.
Map p384 B3. § (22650) 41620. ` (22650) 42053. § (22750) 71381. ` (22750) 71380.
0 b. Rooms 10. ¡¡¡ $ cavos@ika.forthnet.gr 0 b. Rooms 63. ¡¡¡
GYTHEIO KYTHIRA
Hotel Aktaion Neo-Classical style building right Hotel Margarita This grand 19th-century
on the harbour; rooms are plain but comfortable, mansion in one of Greece’s prettiest villages is
with high ceilings and modern furniture. the island’s finest hotel. Superb sea views.
N Vas. Pavlou 39, 23200 Gytheio. Map p384 B4. N 80100 Chora, Kythira. Map p384 C40. § (27360)
§ (27330) 23500. ` (27330) 22294. 0 b. 31711. ` (27360) 31325. $ margarita@hotel-
Rooms 22. ¡¡¡ margarita.com 0 b. Rooms 12. ¡¡¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p383