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VYTINA YDRA

A Art Hotel Mainalon The exterior features an Hotel Bratsera Built in the 19th century as a
imaginative and stylish use of decorative sponge warehouse, the Bratsera is nowadays by
brickwork and lovely wooden balconies. Inside is far the best hotel on this fashionable artistic island
a harmonious blend of traditional and modern; and provides surprisingly good value. Rooms are
the walls are hung with paintings from the a mix of traditional and modern, with built-in
owner’s collection of modern Greek painters. beds or antique brass-and-iron bedsteads, fridge
T There is also an attractive courtyard. Service can and TV. It has a lovely pool and restaurant.
be patchy however. N 18040 Ydra. Map p384 C4. § (22980) 53971.
N 22010 Vytina, Arcadia. Map p384 B3. ` (22980) 53626. $ bratsera@yahoo.com
§ (27950) 22217. ` (27950) 22200. 0 b. Rooms 51. 0 b,l,d. Rooms 23. zS ∂¢ Nov to Feb.
z ∂ ¢ Never. / Not accepted. ¡¡¡¡ / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡
VYZÍTSA YDRA

Archontiko Blana A stone’s throw from the Ippokampos Hotel A friendly and unpretentious
main square of the peaceful village and shaded hotel, two steps from the harbourfront in the
by giant plane trees, the mansion enjoys centre of traffic-free Ydra town. It is decorated in
stupendous views west across the Gulf of Volos. traditional white-and-blue painted woodwork; the
Polished woodwork, shuttered windows and flagstoned courtyard is a mass of potted greenery
carved wooden doors impart local flavour; and brilliant bougainvillea. The simply furnished
minibar fridges add a touch of luxury. Penthouse rooms are bright and airy. There is a café-bar
suite with a tiny sauna and whirlpool bath. downstairs (music in the evenings).
N 37010 Vyzítsa, Pilío. Map p384 C2. § (24230) 86840. N 18040 Ydra. Map p384 C4. § (22980) 53453.
` (24230) 22164. $ archontiko-blana@mailbox.gr 0 b. ` (22980) 52501. $ ippokamp@hol.gr 0 b. Rooms
Rooms 4. z ∂¢ Never. / MC, V. ¡¡¡¡ 16. z∂¢ Nov to Feb. / MC, V. ¡¡¡¡

PSAROU,M´YKONOS SKÓPELOS
Grecotel M´ykonos Blu ´ This luxury complex Archontiko Inn This traditional mansion with
boasts unbeatable facilities, including two superb shutters, painted ceilings & balconies is built
restaurants and range of watersports. round two shady flagstoned courtyards where
N 84600 Psarou, Platys Gialos, M´ykonos. Map p385 D4. you can eat breakfast or have evening drinks.
§ (0289) 27780. ` (0289) 27783. $ sales-mb@ N 3703 Hora Skópelou. Map p384 C2. § (2424)
grecotel.gr 0 b,l,d. Rooms 102 bungalows. ¡¡¡¡ 022765. ` (2424) 022049. 0 b,l,d. Rooms 10 ¡¡
RÉTHYMNO,CRETE VOLISSÓS, CHÍOS
Hotel Fortezza This modern, family-run hotel Volissós Houses A cluster of traditional stone
may be short on charm but it’s long on facilities houses, renovated by Athenian sculptor Stella
and has an excellent central location. Tsakiri, and converted into comfortable suites.
N Melissinou 16, 74100 Réthymno, Crete. N Pirgos, Volissós 82103, Chíos. Map p385 E3. § (2274)
Map p385 D5. § (28310) 55551. ` (28310) 54073. 21413. ` (2274) 21521. $ info@volissostravel.gr
$ mliodak@ret.forthnet.gr 0 b. Rooms 54. ¡¡¡ Rooms 9. ¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p383