Sofies Studio Apartments

We have just returned from a very relaxing week in Nidri. We wanted a cheap clean place to stay and that's what we got at Sophies Apartments. There is a good fridge and freezer, adequate air con (5 Euros per day) and a TV (but no English language channels!). Bedding is only changed once a week so I asked for another set of clean sheets. The pool and bar is also okay but as 'beach bums' we only used it once.

Of Nidri itself, the harbour is excellent with numerous restaurants all doing good food (Maistrali was the best followed by Apollon and El Greco). The beach was small and shingle but we never had any problems obtaining sunbeds and parasol (3 Euros per bed). The water sports looked good but we didn't use them (only leaving the beach to have lunch at Toms!).

The main road in Nidri is very busy and can be dangerous at times but once down at the harbour it's a great resort best suited to couples looking for bars and restaurants rather than clubs.

Nidri also appears very popular with the Greeks whom we did find could be quite rude especially if you take an island hopping ferry trip. We got the feeling they resented our presence on the boat! (Nidri Star, slowest of the three ferries and rather overcrowded).

All in all a good relaxing holiday.