Spiros Apartments, Roda, Corfu
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Spiros Apartments 1 have a friendly atmosphere and a rural position just off the beach road, this is a well equipped little complex with light and airy rooms. There is a restaurant and some bars within the complex, which means you needn't cook unless you want to, and the quiet location lends itself to a really relaxing holiday.The apartments are just 800 metres from resort centre shops, eateries and supermarket, and 500 metres from the sandy beach.
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" not no. 1 "
Submitted By: sha
spiros and sons very very friendly,but to the point when anything goes.swearing teenagers taking over the pool with ball games but no problem!!!!! accommodation was very basic, beds had manky duvets on them,thankfully it was too warm to use them. sheets changed day 4 the never again,towels changed after 7 days,then not again. roda is a lovely resort,something for everyone, odysseus fantatic food ,also pizzeria opposite.but generally most places were good food. never known a place to have so many mozzies,go prepared.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Manos
" All Very Greek! "
Submitted By: payne.tribe@homecall.co.uk
Having read the reviews for Spiros 1 after I had booked our holiday I was a little bit concerned by some of the comments. I needn't have worried though. Yes the appartments are basic, not much in the way of crocks and cutlery in the kitchen but hey ho! I didn't intend to do much cooking anyway. The brochure stated it was a one bedroom appartment so I assumed we would have put-you-up beds in the living area, but we had two single beds downstairs and the luxury of a double upstairs. We also had 2 bathrooms! and even a shower curtain in one of them! The uptairs bedroom window needed some attention and the bathroom door lock was a bit iffy but my husband soon took care of that with my nail file! If you pay a lot of money for a holiday you expect tip-top but we did'nt. IMPROVISE, relax and enjoy. OK so things are different at home, but this is Greece and thats the way they are.
Take a torch for the walk back from Roda. Visit Smileys Bar for some lively Greek Dancing and delicious cocktails. All the Restaurants we went to were lovely, we did'nt have a favourite. Roda is a lovely friendly village with just enough shops and a nice beach. Hire a boat from the nice man on the beach (but mind the sandbanks) Hire a car for a really good look around the island. Go the Corfu town in the evening for some great shops, people watching and the architecture.
Spiros and his family are very helpful and friendly. The pool is lovely and he takes great pride in his pool. We also loved his dog, Lou, who came and saw us when we arrived at No19, and then waited with us until the coach came to pick us up for our journey home.
All in all we had a really wonderful holiday. Would we go back? Yes of course we would...
Take a torch for the walk back from Roda. Visit Smileys Bar for some lively Greek Dancing and delicious cocktails. All the Restaurants we went to were lovely, we did'nt have a favourite. Roda is a lovely friendly village with just enough shops and a nice beach. Hire a boat from the nice man on the beach (but mind the sandbanks) Hire a car for a really good look around the island. Go the Corfu town in the evening for some great shops, people watching and the architecture.
Spiros and his family are very helpful and friendly. The pool is lovely and he takes great pride in his pool. We also loved his dog, Lou, who came and saw us when we arrived at No19, and then waited with us until the coach came to pick us up for our journey home.
All in all we had a really wonderful holiday. Would we go back? Yes of course we would...
Advice: A friendly village with everything you need.
Activities: Smileys Bar for the dancing. Hire a car for exploring.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" loved it sooo much "
Submitted By: chris andrews
when myself and my fiancee first got there it was dark and couldnt really see anything as it was 6 in the morning! we didnt rate it that much but to wake up to a lovely morning with a view of the pool and a nice man (SPIROS) said hello and called us down for a a free cold drink and had a chat with us he made us feel at home.It was a stunning place and the pool was stunning the pics u see on the holiday web sites are nothing to the real thing. i have just booked again to go this year cant wait everyone should try it loved ittttttttttttttttttttttttt
Advice: quiet but stunning
Activities: spiros no1 where we stayed
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" We were really disappointed when we... "
Submitted By: Mrs A Taylor
We were really disappointed when we arrived at our accommodation, it was dark and dingy, the wardrobes and drawers were smelly and damp so we kept our clothes in our cases for 2 weeks. The whole place was dirty, the sheets were changed twice and when we ran out of loo roll the cleaner did not replace it. Two of the four mattresses were disgusting and i had to hump one up the stairs to change it as i wouldn't let my child sleep on it. the rooms did not have air conditioning (this was my fault, as i usually check before booking and budget for it) so sleeping was really uncomfortable. Despite this we enjoyed our holiday as the people are friendly, the food is great, the service is excellent and the pool is really clean as Spiros prides himself on his clean pool. It' s just a shame that the accommodation is so poor as this is what really lets the place down. We have holidayed in Greece for years but this is the worst place we have stayed. Roda itself is fantastic - friendly and restaurants and bars are excellent and I will visit Roda again, I just won't be staying at Spiro's No1.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" We've just returned so I wanted to... "
Submitted By: Mrs N Flintham
We've just returned so I wanted to write a review while everything was fresh in my mind.
Having read and researched thoroughly for this holiday, including the comments on this site, we were really excited about visiting Corfu again after 15 years.
All the comments about Spiros' (and other family members) hospitality are true. They are very friendly. However the studio we stayed in was really grotty. My main moan is that our tour operator has charged us an under occupancy supplement. There was me, my husband and my son (aged 8, who I paid for). The room was so small that the door opened onto our bed. You could just about walk between our bed and my sons bed.
The balcony was tiny - it had a small table and two chairs, but three of us couldn't sit out there. The one chair in the studio was falling apart and had splinters. The balcony doors kept coming off the tracks so was really dangerous.
There was only one power point in the room, so if you had a fan (a necessity) you couldn't plug anything else in.
The kitchen was grotty and dirty, as was the bathroom. Our towels and sheets were changed once during our two weeks, and our 'bathroom bin' was only emptied twice. The shower curtain was filthy and mouldy, so much so that you didn't really want it touching you when in the shower. The bathroom flooded every day into the kitchen - yes, I know this is Greece, but this was beyond anything I'd ever seen. We had to use some of our towels to mop up the water. After complaining to the rep our drain was finally unblocked two days before our departure.
My son dropped something under his bed and when I crouched down to get it, there were balls of hair, dust and dirt under the bed.
I was told by the rep that the other blocks had been refurbished but ours hadn't. Other people were saying they had lovely rooms so I'm guessing that we were just unlucky.
We've been staying in the greek islands for over 20 years, so I was under no illusion what to expect. Basic is fine, small is fine. But whee you've got basic, small and filthy all together then it's not on.
Sorry Spiros, Mrs Spiros, Thomas and Philip - you were great, but unless you spend some of your money on refurbishing we won't be coming back.
Having read and researched thoroughly for this holiday, including the comments on this site, we were really excited about visiting Corfu again after 15 years.
All the comments about Spiros' (and other family members) hospitality are true. They are very friendly. However the studio we stayed in was really grotty. My main moan is that our tour operator has charged us an under occupancy supplement. There was me, my husband and my son (aged 8, who I paid for). The room was so small that the door opened onto our bed. You could just about walk between our bed and my sons bed.
The balcony was tiny - it had a small table and two chairs, but three of us couldn't sit out there. The one chair in the studio was falling apart and had splinters. The balcony doors kept coming off the tracks so was really dangerous.
There was only one power point in the room, so if you had a fan (a necessity) you couldn't plug anything else in.
The kitchen was grotty and dirty, as was the bathroom. Our towels and sheets were changed once during our two weeks, and our 'bathroom bin' was only emptied twice. The shower curtain was filthy and mouldy, so much so that you didn't really want it touching you when in the shower. The bathroom flooded every day into the kitchen - yes, I know this is Greece, but this was beyond anything I'd ever seen. We had to use some of our towels to mop up the water. After complaining to the rep our drain was finally unblocked two days before our departure.
My son dropped something under his bed and when I crouched down to get it, there were balls of hair, dust and dirt under the bed.
I was told by the rep that the other blocks had been refurbished but ours hadn't. Other people were saying they had lovely rooms so I'm guessing that we were just unlucky.
We've been staying in the greek islands for over 20 years, so I was under no illusion what to expect. Basic is fine, small is fine. But whee you've got basic, small and filthy all together then it's not on.
Sorry Spiros, Mrs Spiros, Thomas and Philip - you were great, but unless you spend some of your money on refurbishing we won't be coming back.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" roda was brilliant, most restaurants... "
Submitted By: Mrs T Marshall
roda was brilliant, most restaurants the food was superb, except the chinese restaurant, the meal was awful but when we complained the waiter wasn't bothered even though we couldn't eat the meal he still charged us full price. certainly wouldn't recommend it at all.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" The family was really nice and they... "
Submitted By: catherine1of5
The family was really nice and they made you feel at home!!!
The greek nights were fun it was great when we got 2 smash plates!!LOL
His sons are nice and helpful.
The aqualand is really class but some slides give you wediges:)
I would definely go back the rooms are tidy and the man spiros him self make you feel special But all he keep saying was blood irish blood greek and blood gorgous!!
His son thomas is diffentely not a morning person but by night he is really lively. philph waas a laugh he is a man u and my sis was arsenal and he keep running after, lefting her up and making her laugh. It was really sad 2 go home and everyone was really nice the food was lovely and not that dear. the weather was really hot the highest was 48oc it was brilliant!!
The greek nights were fun it was great when we got 2 smash plates!!LOL
His sons are nice and helpful.
The aqualand is really class but some slides give you wediges:)
I would definely go back the rooms are tidy and the man spiros him self make you feel special But all he keep saying was blood irish blood greek and blood gorgous!!
His son thomas is diffentely not a morning person but by night he is really lively. philph waas a laugh he is a man u and my sis was arsenal and he keep running after, lefting her up and making her laugh. It was really sad 2 go home and everyone was really nice the food was lovely and not that dear. the weather was really hot the highest was 48oc it was brilliant!!
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Well what can i say except brill, we... "
Submitted By: Mrs A J Wohlleben
Well what can i say except brill, we had a great time, spiros the (bloody greek) as he liked to call himself made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived.
We stayed in the 2 bed appartments at the rear of the complex they were basic but clean. The pool area was clean and tidy there was no rubbish anywhere.
The bar area and restaurant were clean and the service was excellent and real value for money the food was great and the menu had plenty of choice.
Spiros 1 is in a rural area, but only a five minute walk from roda village.
Overall we had a great holiday.
Remember you are on holiday so just chill and enjoy it you earned it!!!!!
A++++++++
We stayed in the 2 bed appartments at the rear of the complex they were basic but clean. The pool area was clean and tidy there was no rubbish anywhere.
The bar area and restaurant were clean and the service was excellent and real value for money the food was great and the menu had plenty of choice.
Spiros 1 is in a rural area, but only a five minute walk from roda village.
Overall we had a great holiday.
Remember you are on holiday so just chill and enjoy it you earned it!!!!!
A++++++++
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" We were made very welcome and there... "
Submitted By: Mrs D M
We were made very welcome and there is a warm atmosphere. The few meals we had were nice and reasonably priced. The rooms were clean. We stayed in a studio at the back of the main building with a view of what could be a lovely garden if the broken fride was removed and the rubbish disposed of. Having stayed in Corfu and visited other parts of Greece I knew it would be basic but this is the worst accommodation we have ever stayed in.The beds were falling apart, there was damp in the wardrobe and kitchen cupboard, virtually no cooking utensils, etc... I would not consider staying there again unless the place had been updated. I feel it is a shame the rooms have let the Spiros down as the place has really does have a lovely atmosphere.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" I've just returned from a FANTASTIC... "
Submitted By: Miss L R
I've just returned from a FANTASTIC holiday at Sprios no. 1 and I will definately be going back next year!!
Spiros and his family make you feel so welcome, they are so nice. Spiros is a greek del boy, he is hilarious and he's sons are gorgeous!!!
The apartments are basic, but if you want the Ritz, pay Ritz prices!!! We had a two bedroom apartment with a small kitchen and balcony overlooking the pool and it was just what we needed. The apartment was clean and the kitchen had all you needed (kettle, toasty machine, fridge, hob and all plates/cuttlery/pans etc), we ate out most nights though as the restaurant at Sprios was lovely, the food was beautiful and really quite cheap.
Honestly, we couldn't have had a more enjoyable time at Spiros No. 1 and would recommend it to anyone!!!
Spiros and his family make you feel so welcome, they are so nice. Spiros is a greek del boy, he is hilarious and he's sons are gorgeous!!!
The apartments are basic, but if you want the Ritz, pay Ritz prices!!! We had a two bedroom apartment with a small kitchen and balcony overlooking the pool and it was just what we needed. The apartment was clean and the kitchen had all you needed (kettle, toasty machine, fridge, hob and all plates/cuttlery/pans etc), we ate out most nights though as the restaurant at Sprios was lovely, the food was beautiful and really quite cheap.
Honestly, we couldn't have had a more enjoyable time at Spiros No. 1 and would recommend it to anyone!!!
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Well what a fab time. Year after... "
Submitted By: Miss L Durbridge
Well what a fab time. Year after year Spiros and his Sons continue to make people welcome and ensure they have a great holiday to remember. Im not sure the bad reviewers on here are talking about the same place as when ever I have stayed the cleaners have come in and changed the beds and sheets and bins daily, and if you leave glasses out after late night drinks they even wash them up, which considering it is all self catering accomodation I think is prety remarkable. I have never experienced poor hygiene or cleanliness here.
Spiros and his entire family run the apartments and cant do more to make you feel like part of their family. I had honey on toast for breakfast one day, and was raving about the taste of the honey, well, off Spiros went on his motorbike and along came a pot of honey for me to take home. I call that friendly!
Spiros Wife runs the kitchen and I crave her scrambled eggs! (not very Greek I know, but they are so creamy and tasty) I also love the Greek food and his Greek night really is not to be missed.
As for the people saying the prices are changed, I have not found this and have been in late September as wel as mid July and have always found drinks to be the same. In all, this is a well run, unspoilt family business that gives me that something extra from a holiday. Spiros, his wife, his 2 sons and their girlfriends have always been friendly welcoming and helpful, whether you eat and drink their or not!
I could not recommend the place more, you may not get a fully fitted kitchen like you have at home, but you wouldnt expect to on a self catering holiday.
Every morning you see Spiros out in the gardens with his watering can and every morning you see him cleaning the pool. I love it and will return next year, I already cant wait! I feel like I am going home when I go here and I feel like I am visiting my family.
Spiros and his entire family run the apartments and cant do more to make you feel like part of their family. I had honey on toast for breakfast one day, and was raving about the taste of the honey, well, off Spiros went on his motorbike and along came a pot of honey for me to take home. I call that friendly!
Spiros Wife runs the kitchen and I crave her scrambled eggs! (not very Greek I know, but they are so creamy and tasty) I also love the Greek food and his Greek night really is not to be missed.
As for the people saying the prices are changed, I have not found this and have been in late September as wel as mid July and have always found drinks to be the same. In all, this is a well run, unspoilt family business that gives me that something extra from a holiday. Spiros, his wife, his 2 sons and their girlfriends have always been friendly welcoming and helpful, whether you eat and drink their or not!
I could not recommend the place more, you may not get a fully fitted kitchen like you have at home, but you wouldnt expect to on a self catering holiday.
Every morning you see Spiros out in the gardens with his watering can and every morning you see him cleaning the pool. I love it and will return next year, I already cant wait! I feel like I am going home when I go here and I feel like I am visiting my family.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" My first holiday abroad. couldnt have... "
Submitted By: Mrs A Richardson
My first holiday abroad. couldnt have asked for a better place. The Greek night was great everyone got involed. No matter your age group there is something there for everyone,you are never bored.
Plenty to eat drink and many places to visit. We tried the horse riding which is just 5 mins walk. If you fancy something a bit quite side try the beach just a little further down from where the horses are kepted. See the turtles as you just to into the town. Kids loved to take bread to feed them. food is not badly priced.
Just got back to manchester and booked again for this year. Cant wait to see Them all again.
Plenty to eat drink and many places to visit. We tried the horse riding which is just 5 mins walk. If you fancy something a bit quite side try the beach just a little further down from where the horses are kepted. See the turtles as you just to into the town. Kids loved to take bread to feed them. food is not badly priced.
Just got back to manchester and booked again for this year. Cant wait to see Them all again.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:MyTravel
" Spiros no 1 are great for families... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Pinkney
Spiros no 1 are great for families and couples. Roda is lovely, I must say that Smilleys restaurant has the best view of Roda and the food is amazing. If you have kids the Tropicana has go-karts and a bouncy castle, food good and reasonably priced. The Roda Park has lovely breakfast, very cheap.
When going to the beach cut through Costas horses, it is less pebbly and there's a lovely bar. You must go to the Greek night at Spiros well worth it for lovely Greek food and traditional entertainment.
The pool is the cleanest I have ever seen (look at the Silver Beach complex and compare!!). Spiros, Philip, Thomas are great hosts. Children are well catered for with free goodies! MY SON CRIES TO GO BACK TO SEE SPIROS!
Having spent 4 weeks in the past few years at Spiros no 1 I can't wait to go back again with my new baby and introduce him to 'Spiros the bloody good greek'! Hello to all the friends we have made at Spiros over the years! From Christina, Andrew, Adam and Jack xx
When going to the beach cut through Costas horses, it is less pebbly and there's a lovely bar. You must go to the Greek night at Spiros well worth it for lovely Greek food and traditional entertainment.
The pool is the cleanest I have ever seen (look at the Silver Beach complex and compare!!). Spiros, Philip, Thomas are great hosts. Children are well catered for with free goodies! MY SON CRIES TO GO BACK TO SEE SPIROS!
Having spent 4 weeks in the past few years at Spiros no 1 I can't wait to go back again with my new baby and introduce him to 'Spiros the bloody good greek'! Hello to all the friends we have made at Spiros over the years! From Christina, Andrew, Adam and Jack xx
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2005
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" I really didn't like Corfu from the... "
Submitted By: Miss L Paolosi
I really didn't like Corfu from the second I arrived. It's really scruffy.
The apts were really nice though, not that I cooked. the bathrooms were a bit horrible.
Spiros is a lovely bloke, off his head, if you don't like mixing with people don't come here because it's a very social place, if you want to meet people and have a laugh and a drink, it's perfect. the bar is great and the cocktail choice is endless.
I found his sons very quiet and didn't like much conversation, Akis his nephew (not sure if he's still there) was really chatty, nice guy.
Roda was OK, the beach smelled.
I just didn't enjoy myself very much... I can't help it. although it seems like a very negative review it wasn't that bad.
I had been to lake garda the year before and it was a HUGE change! but if you want a cheap friendly stay in Greece, it's great. Greek night and BBQ were great.
One more thing ALBANIA. GO THERE! you must do this excursion, it was a fantastic experience, and the tour guide was lovely. the stupid rep didn't tell us that we would have to pay more than we already had, so take plenty of money even though they say not too.
You won't be mugged- it's silly talk because the tour guide doesn't leave you alone for a second.
The buffet was quite nice. the roman ruins were quite a trek but if you like a bit of culture, one day Saranda will be better than Corfu.
There are children selling jewellery and key rings, but they aren't beggars. We did see a couple of beggars (one pretending he didn’t have an arm which was so funny because you could see it under his T-shirt) and one little girl holding sign, but if you ask me Paris is 100x worse!
I would go to Albania again but never to Corfu unless it was the only way I could get to Albania!
The apts were really nice though, not that I cooked. the bathrooms were a bit horrible.
Spiros is a lovely bloke, off his head, if you don't like mixing with people don't come here because it's a very social place, if you want to meet people and have a laugh and a drink, it's perfect. the bar is great and the cocktail choice is endless.
I found his sons very quiet and didn't like much conversation, Akis his nephew (not sure if he's still there) was really chatty, nice guy.
Roda was OK, the beach smelled.
I just didn't enjoy myself very much... I can't help it. although it seems like a very negative review it wasn't that bad.
I had been to lake garda the year before and it was a HUGE change! but if you want a cheap friendly stay in Greece, it's great. Greek night and BBQ were great.
One more thing ALBANIA. GO THERE! you must do this excursion, it was a fantastic experience, and the tour guide was lovely. the stupid rep didn't tell us that we would have to pay more than we already had, so take plenty of money even though they say not too.
You won't be mugged- it's silly talk because the tour guide doesn't leave you alone for a second.
The buffet was quite nice. the roman ruins were quite a trek but if you like a bit of culture, one day Saranda will be better than Corfu.
There are children selling jewellery and key rings, but they aren't beggars. We did see a couple of beggars (one pretending he didn’t have an arm which was so funny because you could see it under his T-shirt) and one little girl holding sign, but if you ask me Paris is 100x worse!
I would go to Albania again but never to Corfu unless it was the only way I could get to Albania!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2005
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:MyTravel
" I couldn't disagree more with the two... "
Submitted By: Mrs A Forbes
I couldn't disagree more with the two negative reviews, we had one of the best holidays ever at these apartments and booked up again for next year within 2 days of returning home. Spiros and his family couldn't do enough for you, as for the bar prices they were the same if not cheaper than in town, in fact Spiros was always giving things away (sweets for kids, pens, t.shirts). Spiros was always cleaning around the pool and tending to his garden (not a weed in sight).
The apartments were basic, as most apartments are in Greece but were cleaned every other day and certainly no smell of mould. The kitchen facilities were basic but quite sufficient for breakfast and making lunch, you couldn't cook a 3 course meal in there but then you're on holiday so who'd want to, us women are allowed some time away from the cooking. There was excellent home cooked meals, cooked by Spiros's wife vikki, at great prices available until late into the evening.
There was good entertainment 3/4 times a week and the bar would stay open as long as you wanted it to. The apartments are about 5/10 min stroll from town, but if Spiros passed you walking home he would offer to bring you back. Thomas and Phillip, Spiros's sons were friendly and helpful, whether you were buying a drink or not, considering the long hours they work. If you go onto the Spiros web page there are many many excellent reviews who like us have been before and are returning again. Can't wait to go back next year.
The apartments were basic, as most apartments are in Greece but were cleaned every other day and certainly no smell of mould. The kitchen facilities were basic but quite sufficient for breakfast and making lunch, you couldn't cook a 3 course meal in there but then you're on holiday so who'd want to, us women are allowed some time away from the cooking. There was excellent home cooked meals, cooked by Spiros's wife vikki, at great prices available until late into the evening.
There was good entertainment 3/4 times a week and the bar would stay open as long as you wanted it to. The apartments are about 5/10 min stroll from town, but if Spiros passed you walking home he would offer to bring you back. Thomas and Phillip, Spiros's sons were friendly and helpful, whether you were buying a drink or not, considering the long hours they work. If you go onto the Spiros web page there are many many excellent reviews who like us have been before and are returning again. Can't wait to go back next year.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
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