Nautilus Apartments, Anaxos
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Nautilus Apartments is a modern complex set in the small and peaceful resort of Anaxos, giving you a great base for exploring the island. With its own poolside bar and a pizzeria, if you fancy a slice of action you can also head to the beach, shops, bars and restaurants are just a short strole away. loading...
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" Just come back, brilliant place to... "
Submitted By: Mr J LEE
Just come back, brilliant place to stay.
This is the second time we've stayed in the apartments and I can honestly say that it is faultless. The apartments are just as clean as when it first opened. The food is great . The owners speak good english. They aim to please. The pool was spotless. Everyone who worked ther was polite and freindly. Above all it was professionally run .
This is the second time we've stayed in the apartments and I can honestly say that it is faultless. The apartments are just as clean as when it first opened. The food is great . The owners speak good english. They aim to please. The pool was spotless. Everyone who worked ther was polite and freindly. Above all it was professionally run .
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Dave,Lisa,Thomas & Ryan
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Dave,Lisa,Thomas & Ryan
You may read other comments for these apartments and see marks of 4/10 or 6/10 but what do these people expect.When you take a holiday to anywhere in Greece the rooms will be basic,everybody wants the largest pool and unless your accomodation is on the flight path to the local airport the transfer time will be too long.
That said this is the truth about the Nautilus Apartments - They are superb and cannot be faulted deserving in my opinion a 10/10 easily - anybody who gives less than 9/10 must have standards so high that they would give Victor Meldrew a run for his money.
The complex consists of 14 apartments located down a track from the main road (When I say main it is the road through the village but has very little traffic) which at the most can only be 80m long - The track leads to a dead end so you get no passing traffic or tourists and therefore the complex has a superb quiet location.
The family who own and run these apartments are superb they will do anything to cater for you and your family as nothing was an issue for them.
These apartments are spotless along with the grounds they are clearly not basic and have everything you need in a holiday apartment.
The 14 apartments are on 2 levels and during our stay we were allocated apartment A14 (Ground Floor).
The whole complex was like a family unit where everybody got on well and you knew all who were staying there,it was so nice and friendly that during the days where we spent time by the pool we would leave our patio doors open with no worries what so ever and it allowed the kids to pop in and out when they wanted.
The pool is NOT small (Previously Stated) but an ideal size to cater for the 14 apartments and at no time during our stay (ALL Apartments Booked ) was there an issue with the pool being crowded or getting a sunbed, infact even during the late morning there were always some available (Probaly because you were not permitted to stick a towel on a bed to reserve it if you were not there to use it)
The family served drinks from a well stocked bar and were NOT over priced as in some hotels or apartments.
Their breakfast was cleary the best available (Try the Baked Breakfast) and their meals were also superb and again priced very well.
Kids loved their milkshakes with a drizzle of chocolate sauce round the glass
These apartments are used only by First Choice and are clearly the jewel in their crown for this resort
The First Choice rep attending site for July 2008 was a lady called Jackie from Northern Irleland - Jackie liked to pride herself on her excellent service and willingness to help - again this could not be faulted as she was friendly,helpful and would attend the complex twice a day 6 days a week always greeting everybody as she passed the pool and doing all she could to ensure you enjoyed your stay.Excellent First Choice Rep
The beach is at the most 10 minutes away and that would be a very slow walk and once there you had plenty of choice of excellent Tavernas for you midday meal or drinks.
If you a thinking of staying at Anaxos and you want a superb family apartment run by a super greek family then the Nautilus Apartments would be my number 1 choice.
If you think it may be too far from the beach because you spend ALL your day on the beach and a 10 minute walk is too far then choose the Anaxos Hotel as this is only a stones throw from the beach.
When you have chosen your Apartment or Hotel please make sure you visit the Nautilus Apartments and see what you could have got for your money - Not to rub salt in your wounds but just to show that some reviews are really worth taking note of.
You may read other comments for these apartments and see marks of 4/10 or 6/10 but what do these people expect.When you take a holiday to anywhere in Greece the rooms will be basic,everybody wants the largest pool and unless your accomodation is on the flight path to the local airport the transfer time will be too long.
That said this is the truth about the Nautilus Apartments - They are superb and cannot be faulted deserving in my opinion a 10/10 easily - anybody who gives less than 9/10 must have standards so high that they would give Victor Meldrew a run for his money.
The complex consists of 14 apartments located down a track from the main road (When I say main it is the road through the village but has very little traffic) which at the most can only be 80m long - The track leads to a dead end so you get no passing traffic or tourists and therefore the complex has a superb quiet location.
The family who own and run these apartments are superb they will do anything to cater for you and your family as nothing was an issue for them.
These apartments are spotless along with the grounds they are clearly not basic and have everything you need in a holiday apartment.
The 14 apartments are on 2 levels and during our stay we were allocated apartment A14 (Ground Floor).
The whole complex was like a family unit where everybody got on well and you knew all who were staying there,it was so nice and friendly that during the days where we spent time by the pool we would leave our patio doors open with no worries what so ever and it allowed the kids to pop in and out when they wanted.
The pool is NOT small (Previously Stated) but an ideal size to cater for the 14 apartments and at no time during our stay (ALL Apartments Booked ) was there an issue with the pool being crowded or getting a sunbed, infact even during the late morning there were always some available (Probaly because you were not permitted to stick a towel on a bed to reserve it if you were not there to use it)
The family served drinks from a well stocked bar and were NOT over priced as in some hotels or apartments.
Their breakfast was cleary the best available (Try the Baked Breakfast) and their meals were also superb and again priced very well.
Kids loved their milkshakes with a drizzle of chocolate sauce round the glass
These apartments are used only by First Choice and are clearly the jewel in their crown for this resort
The First Choice rep attending site for July 2008 was a lady called Jackie from Northern Irleland - Jackie liked to pride herself on her excellent service and willingness to help - again this could not be faulted as she was friendly,helpful and would attend the complex twice a day 6 days a week always greeting everybody as she passed the pool and doing all she could to ensure you enjoyed your stay.Excellent First Choice Rep
The beach is at the most 10 minutes away and that would be a very slow walk and once there you had plenty of choice of excellent Tavernas for you midday meal or drinks.
If you a thinking of staying at Anaxos and you want a superb family apartment run by a super greek family then the Nautilus Apartments would be my number 1 choice.
If you think it may be too far from the beach because you spend ALL your day on the beach and a 10 minute walk is too far then choose the Anaxos Hotel as this is only a stones throw from the beach.
When you have chosen your Apartment or Hotel please make sure you visit the Nautilus Apartments and see what you could have got for your money - Not to rub salt in your wounds but just to show that some reviews are really worth taking note of.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" We knew from their own website and... "
Submitted By: Mrs L Wiles
We knew from their own website and the reviews on various other sites that the Nautilus would be good. But then someone else's idea of good might not be the same as ours! We were not disappointed.
You need to prepare for the coach journey from the airport, it is long (1.5-2hrs), slow and goes along mountainside roads which are high, narrow and very windy! Take some travel sickness pills if you are any way prone to motion sickness.
Once we reached the resort, we pulled up outside a little dirt track and made our way down. I had to say I didn't expect much but when we turned into the apartments we were thrilled.
We were met by Christos, one of the sons and were led to the bar. Then we were taken up to our apartments couple by couple.
We were in B4 which was so spacious you could have held a party inside. We had a balcony which looked over the swimming pool and if you opened the front door you had a beautiful view of the sea and the setting sun each night.
The facilities inside the apartment were excellant. We had a little cooker with 3 hobs, an oven and a grill - so toast for breakfast, a first for us in Greece!. There was all the plates, and utensils that you needed, a fridge that got really cold and the cleanliness was next to none.
The bedroom area was lovely with a great big wardrobe and drawer units, dressing table and lots of plug points. We had a hairdryer (but I had brought my own!) and the air conditioning worked even with the windows or balcony doors open. Our bathroom was basically a wet room (with no shower curtain!) but it was a huge area and it worked!
The air con was 5 Euros per day and the safety deposit box 1 Euro per day which I thought was quite reasonable. I would leave the decision about the air con until the next day as some apartments were so cool with the windows open a little that you didn't need it.
The family were fantastic. You had mum and dad who didn't speak much English and then the two sons, Christos and Ariste. Rita who was Christos' Canadian/Greek wife spoke perfect English and was so helpful. Mum, Maria cooked all of the food and it was delicious, the BBQ Chicken Pizza was to die for! The range of food at the pool bar was good, there was sandwiches, burgers, chips, salads, starters, pizza's and pasta etc. The prices were reasonable but you do pay a little extra for the convienience of not having to walk into the resort in the middle of the day.
They were so accomodating that when friends from another apartment invited us for dinner on their first floor terrace (which was huge!) they even delivered and served it up for us on the terrace.
Breakfast was great - I had the cinammon French toast and honey a couple of times which was unusual and came with fresh fruit - nectarines, water melon, grapes, cherry's and honeydew melon depending on what they picked that day.
They also held a Greek BBQ evening on Sundays which we went to. It was great. The food was excellant - chicken and sovlaki, bread and salad. They also had a brilliant bouzouki player who managed to keep playing the instrument with lightening quick fingers and still keep a cigarette on the go! The greek villagers came, some of the older ladies even got up and danced. But the girls who did the dancing were locals and not some imported greek dancers in national costume. These were people who cared but didn't get in your face when you said no. It was also a wonderful opportunity to people watch as well. All in all very relaxed and good value - with none of the usual tackiness of "Greek Night"
And then there was Susie, the family dog. She was wonderful and kept the goats in the opposite field in check and loved the treat of an ice-cube or two at lunchtime! Most of us wished we could bundle her home!
If we had any critism - the pool area was a little small - there were probably not enough sunbeds and not a huge area to put them in. The picture of the pool in the First Choice brochure is also a little deceiving as it is not as large as it looks. The water is also quite cold until you're in and swimming around but after that it's very nice and kept very clean. The beach however is not too far away, but the sand is very coarse and dark and it was pretty windy down there. Some of the restaurants were doing a deal whereby your bought lunch and their sunbeds on the beach opposite were FOC. These were limited though.
The resport itself is very Greek, although it is small and quite spread out. It's a shame that there is no natural harbour or square - it really is just a long line of restaurants along the seafront with some shops and more taverna's / grill houses along the two main roads leading to the sea front. More towards the back is some villagers houses and there are lots of field area's with vegetables growing.
We also saw lots of fruit trees, quince, pomegranate, apples, pears, apricots, peaches, nectaries and grapes.
The restaurants were very reasonable - we payed maximum 25 Euro's for 2 course dinner for two with a litre caraffe of house white, but some places did special deals for two. One of which was a grill house down one of the side roads - they did garlic bread and tsatski for two to start, then two plated gyro's (lamb kebab, salad, chips, tsatsiki, pitta bread) and half a caraffe of house wine for 14.50 Euro's. Bargain!
The Tropicana Restaurant was also lovely with a wide range of dishes. We went there on the first and last night.
Our rep Jacky Harrison was good - she was from Northern Ireland and a little loud, but knew her stuff. We booked up for the starlight cruise on the Saturday night as it was billed as romantic and it was our 10th wedding anniversary, but due to high winds it was cancelled. Disappointing but understandble - so we went into Molyvos (the nearest large town) for the evening and had a shopping fest instead! Some of the First Choice organised excursions were a bit expensive and they were not accompanied so you needed to make and pay for your own way to the collection point. (some were a 7-10 Euro taxi ride each way)
All in all a very relaxing holiday - excellant value for money. excellant accomodation and we were made very welcome. We would definately go back!
You need to prepare for the coach journey from the airport, it is long (1.5-2hrs), slow and goes along mountainside roads which are high, narrow and very windy! Take some travel sickness pills if you are any way prone to motion sickness.
Once we reached the resort, we pulled up outside a little dirt track and made our way down. I had to say I didn't expect much but when we turned into the apartments we were thrilled.
We were met by Christos, one of the sons and were led to the bar. Then we were taken up to our apartments couple by couple.
We were in B4 which was so spacious you could have held a party inside. We had a balcony which looked over the swimming pool and if you opened the front door you had a beautiful view of the sea and the setting sun each night.
The facilities inside the apartment were excellant. We had a little cooker with 3 hobs, an oven and a grill - so toast for breakfast, a first for us in Greece!. There was all the plates, and utensils that you needed, a fridge that got really cold and the cleanliness was next to none.
The bedroom area was lovely with a great big wardrobe and drawer units, dressing table and lots of plug points. We had a hairdryer (but I had brought my own!) and the air conditioning worked even with the windows or balcony doors open. Our bathroom was basically a wet room (with no shower curtain!) but it was a huge area and it worked!
The air con was 5 Euros per day and the safety deposit box 1 Euro per day which I thought was quite reasonable. I would leave the decision about the air con until the next day as some apartments were so cool with the windows open a little that you didn't need it.
The family were fantastic. You had mum and dad who didn't speak much English and then the two sons, Christos and Ariste. Rita who was Christos' Canadian/Greek wife spoke perfect English and was so helpful. Mum, Maria cooked all of the food and it was delicious, the BBQ Chicken Pizza was to die for! The range of food at the pool bar was good, there was sandwiches, burgers, chips, salads, starters, pizza's and pasta etc. The prices were reasonable but you do pay a little extra for the convienience of not having to walk into the resort in the middle of the day.
They were so accomodating that when friends from another apartment invited us for dinner on their first floor terrace (which was huge!) they even delivered and served it up for us on the terrace.
Breakfast was great - I had the cinammon French toast and honey a couple of times which was unusual and came with fresh fruit - nectarines, water melon, grapes, cherry's and honeydew melon depending on what they picked that day.
They also held a Greek BBQ evening on Sundays which we went to. It was great. The food was excellant - chicken and sovlaki, bread and salad. They also had a brilliant bouzouki player who managed to keep playing the instrument with lightening quick fingers and still keep a cigarette on the go! The greek villagers came, some of the older ladies even got up and danced. But the girls who did the dancing were locals and not some imported greek dancers in national costume. These were people who cared but didn't get in your face when you said no. It was also a wonderful opportunity to people watch as well. All in all very relaxed and good value - with none of the usual tackiness of "Greek Night"
And then there was Susie, the family dog. She was wonderful and kept the goats in the opposite field in check and loved the treat of an ice-cube or two at lunchtime! Most of us wished we could bundle her home!
If we had any critism - the pool area was a little small - there were probably not enough sunbeds and not a huge area to put them in. The picture of the pool in the First Choice brochure is also a little deceiving as it is not as large as it looks. The water is also quite cold until you're in and swimming around but after that it's very nice and kept very clean. The beach however is not too far away, but the sand is very coarse and dark and it was pretty windy down there. Some of the restaurants were doing a deal whereby your bought lunch and their sunbeds on the beach opposite were FOC. These were limited though.
The resport itself is very Greek, although it is small and quite spread out. It's a shame that there is no natural harbour or square - it really is just a long line of restaurants along the seafront with some shops and more taverna's / grill houses along the two main roads leading to the sea front. More towards the back is some villagers houses and there are lots of field area's with vegetables growing.
We also saw lots of fruit trees, quince, pomegranate, apples, pears, apricots, peaches, nectaries and grapes.
The restaurants were very reasonable - we payed maximum 25 Euro's for 2 course dinner for two with a litre caraffe of house white, but some places did special deals for two. One of which was a grill house down one of the side roads - they did garlic bread and tsatski for two to start, then two plated gyro's (lamb kebab, salad, chips, tsatsiki, pitta bread) and half a caraffe of house wine for 14.50 Euro's. Bargain!
The Tropicana Restaurant was also lovely with a wide range of dishes. We went there on the first and last night.
Our rep Jacky Harrison was good - she was from Northern Ireland and a little loud, but knew her stuff. We booked up for the starlight cruise on the Saturday night as it was billed as romantic and it was our 10th wedding anniversary, but due to high winds it was cancelled. Disappointing but understandble - so we went into Molyvos (the nearest large town) for the evening and had a shopping fest instead! Some of the First Choice organised excursions were a bit expensive and they were not accompanied so you needed to make and pay for your own way to the collection point. (some were a 7-10 Euro taxi ride each way)
All in all a very relaxing holiday - excellant value for money. excellant accomodation and we were made very welcome. We would definately go back!
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" This was our third visit to Lesvos... "
Submitted By: Mr J L
This was our third visit to Lesvos and we will be returning again this august. We found the Nautilus to be the cleanest and most modern of any apartment we have stayed in.
The owners were extremely friendly and helpful. We had 2 children at the time (now 3) and found it a very child friendly enviroment. The pool and bar were of a great standard although a few more sunbeds would have been nice.
There wan't a direct route to the beach from the apartments, but to be honest it's just a case of a 1 minute walk to the main road and then 2 minutes back down to the beach. Overall I would highly recomend the aprtments.
Anaxos itself is a quiet resort that I think evolved from allotments to capitalise on the tourist industry. The beach is nicer than Petra's though.
Petra is a half hours walk away. You can either go accross the top road or round the coast, which is much nicer but can be a bit treacherous at one or two points.
Now, Petra is a loveley old town. A church sits perched on a huge rock in the centre and the village is built around it. Absolutely stunning.
Molyvos is further along the coast. You could walk to it but not with kids really. The heat can be intense. A taxi or bus is probably best. Although you can't beat the view of molivos as you get to the half way mark.
This is an ancient and truly beautiful town built onto the side of a hill. You really need to see this for yourself.
We tend to use Anaxos as a base and for the beach, and Petra and Molyvos to eat in.
Now, whats Lesvos like? Not many people in england ever seem to of heard of it, but it is without a doubt the true gem of greece.
Firstly, if you after a party i, stop reading and try Malia. If your cup of tea is English bars and egg and chips, then this really isn't the place for you. It suits families and people who want a quiet restful holiday.
This is as close to real greece as your likely to get. The island does not survive on tourism alone, it's main incomes come from the zillion or so olive trees that cover the island like a big green duvet.
The people are for the most part genuinely friendly, and since they haven't really been exposed to the uglier face of british tourists they are still very trusting. In fact, the bar at one apartment block consisted of an unguarded upright fridge filled with drinks. The owner told the guests to take what they liked , write it down and then settle the bill when there was someone around.
The food is simply amazing. It can be a real foodie heaven, but not every restaurant and taverna is of the same standard. The captains table ad the octopus in Molivos were fantastic. The only real problem was when the lovely owner of the Octopus served my kids a free mid afternoon Sambuca aperatif. Being too polite for my own good I drank them all while her back was turned. Not being much of a drinker I nearly fell into ther harbour afterwards.
Theres a restaurant in the backstreets of Petra. I can never remember its name but it's under the church on the rock and consists of a small balcony and a kitchen. The food there rivals anything I have ever eaten. Real greek home cooking. Then theres a cafe on the harbour to finish your evening with a cake and a coffee. The perfect place to watch the sun set over rabbit island.
Then theres the thermal springs. Eftalou is a couple of miles away. A couple of minutes in the roasting hot springs then into the sea. Do this a couple of times and you will feel amazing. I had the best sleep of my life aaftrwards.
The island is dotted with beautiful unspoilt villages.
The trips are tuthfully mostly rubbish.The Petrified forest is awe inspiring for about 20 minutes and then you realise that one petrified tree is much like another. The Turkey trip is amazing when you get to Pergamon then infuriating when you get railroaded by carpet sellers who think by locking you in a room and plying you with apple tea your going to by an overpriced carpet.
On the other hand the boat bbq was great. Swimming in a beautiful hidden cove and then bbq'd chicken as you chug quietly past the stunning scenery.
As far as bars go, I haven't got much of a clue as I don't drink. Except that on one of the streets heading from the main road theres a tiny bar opposite a mini market. The decoration is truly mental, It's a room/garden/jimi Hendrixes christmas tree with the owner sitting in the doorway playing classic rock from a cd player. Rumour has it that he does it to annoy his uncle who owns the mini market accros the way.
Theres a lot more bars at Erressos. This is the birthplace of Sapho and so is a destination for lesbian tourists from all over the world. This is a paradox for the orthadox christians of lesvos. One local told us that sapho never expressed love for women in her poetry and that it was a myth. However they do bring in much needed money to the island. The truth is that the island has been a matriarchal society since antiquity. (sorry to get serious for a moment) and women have always had at least an equal role in the community. The detractors are a minority and the objections are religously based. Expect to see plently of ladies "holding hands" and sometimes even kissing. If you have a problem with this then Eressos isn't the place for you otherwise it's just a slightly more liveley place with a great beach.
Anyway, I could go on forever about this amazing island. To sum it up, if you like beautiful, stunning ,quiet ,family friendly,laid back , relaxing holidays and are looking for a touch of the real greece sprinkled with a touch of mentalness then this is the place. The majority of visitors return year after year, prepare to be addicted.
The owners were extremely friendly and helpful. We had 2 children at the time (now 3) and found it a very child friendly enviroment. The pool and bar were of a great standard although a few more sunbeds would have been nice.
There wan't a direct route to the beach from the apartments, but to be honest it's just a case of a 1 minute walk to the main road and then 2 minutes back down to the beach. Overall I would highly recomend the aprtments.
Anaxos itself is a quiet resort that I think evolved from allotments to capitalise on the tourist industry. The beach is nicer than Petra's though.
Petra is a half hours walk away. You can either go accross the top road or round the coast, which is much nicer but can be a bit treacherous at one or two points.
Now, Petra is a loveley old town. A church sits perched on a huge rock in the centre and the village is built around it. Absolutely stunning.
Molyvos is further along the coast. You could walk to it but not with kids really. The heat can be intense. A taxi or bus is probably best. Although you can't beat the view of molivos as you get to the half way mark.
This is an ancient and truly beautiful town built onto the side of a hill. You really need to see this for yourself.
We tend to use Anaxos as a base and for the beach, and Petra and Molyvos to eat in.
Now, whats Lesvos like? Not many people in england ever seem to of heard of it, but it is without a doubt the true gem of greece.
Firstly, if you after a party i, stop reading and try Malia. If your cup of tea is English bars and egg and chips, then this really isn't the place for you. It suits families and people who want a quiet restful holiday.
This is as close to real greece as your likely to get. The island does not survive on tourism alone, it's main incomes come from the zillion or so olive trees that cover the island like a big green duvet.
The people are for the most part genuinely friendly, and since they haven't really been exposed to the uglier face of british tourists they are still very trusting. In fact, the bar at one apartment block consisted of an unguarded upright fridge filled with drinks. The owner told the guests to take what they liked , write it down and then settle the bill when there was someone around.
The food is simply amazing. It can be a real foodie heaven, but not every restaurant and taverna is of the same standard. The captains table ad the octopus in Molivos were fantastic. The only real problem was when the lovely owner of the Octopus served my kids a free mid afternoon Sambuca aperatif. Being too polite for my own good I drank them all while her back was turned. Not being much of a drinker I nearly fell into ther harbour afterwards.
Theres a restaurant in the backstreets of Petra. I can never remember its name but it's under the church on the rock and consists of a small balcony and a kitchen. The food there rivals anything I have ever eaten. Real greek home cooking. Then theres a cafe on the harbour to finish your evening with a cake and a coffee. The perfect place to watch the sun set over rabbit island.
Then theres the thermal springs. Eftalou is a couple of miles away. A couple of minutes in the roasting hot springs then into the sea. Do this a couple of times and you will feel amazing. I had the best sleep of my life aaftrwards.
The island is dotted with beautiful unspoilt villages.
The trips are tuthfully mostly rubbish.The Petrified forest is awe inspiring for about 20 minutes and then you realise that one petrified tree is much like another. The Turkey trip is amazing when you get to Pergamon then infuriating when you get railroaded by carpet sellers who think by locking you in a room and plying you with apple tea your going to by an overpriced carpet.
On the other hand the boat bbq was great. Swimming in a beautiful hidden cove and then bbq'd chicken as you chug quietly past the stunning scenery.
As far as bars go, I haven't got much of a clue as I don't drink. Except that on one of the streets heading from the main road theres a tiny bar opposite a mini market. The decoration is truly mental, It's a room/garden/jimi Hendrixes christmas tree with the owner sitting in the doorway playing classic rock from a cd player. Rumour has it that he does it to annoy his uncle who owns the mini market accros the way.
Theres a lot more bars at Erressos. This is the birthplace of Sapho and so is a destination for lesbian tourists from all over the world. This is a paradox for the orthadox christians of lesvos. One local told us that sapho never expressed love for women in her poetry and that it was a myth. However they do bring in much needed money to the island. The truth is that the island has been a matriarchal society since antiquity. (sorry to get serious for a moment) and women have always had at least an equal role in the community. The detractors are a minority and the objections are religously based. Expect to see plently of ladies "holding hands" and sometimes even kissing. If you have a problem with this then Eressos isn't the place for you otherwise it's just a slightly more liveley place with a great beach.
Anyway, I could go on forever about this amazing island. To sum it up, if you like beautiful, stunning ,quiet ,family friendly,laid back , relaxing holidays and are looking for a touch of the real greece sprinkled with a touch of mentalness then this is the place. The majority of visitors return year after year, prepare to be addicted.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" One of the best holidays we have ever... "
Submitted By: Mrs F And Family
One of the best holidays we have ever had! The Nautilus apartments and studios are kept spotlessly clean and in great condition. The pool and surrounding sunbeds are lovely - and the shelf around the edge of the deep end is a great idea, making it easier for smaller children/less confident swimmers to feel secure.
The food is delicious - particularly the pizzas! - and the bar area is comfortable and a great place to meet up with fellow guests. If you need peace and quiet, it's rare to be disturbed by late-night noise - once the double-glazed doors are shut, and the air-con going, you can't hear much outside.
The crowning glory of this lovely hotel is the family who run it - mum, dad, two sons and daughter-in-law - the friendliest, genuine and most helpful owners we've ever had the privilege to encounter. Add to that the lovely, unspoilt and typically Greek surroundings, with great tavernas and nearby villages (Molyvos is so pretty) and you have the perfect Greek island holiday, for families and couples alike.
The food is delicious - particularly the pizzas! - and the bar area is comfortable and a great place to meet up with fellow guests. If you need peace and quiet, it's rare to be disturbed by late-night noise - once the double-glazed doors are shut, and the air-con going, you can't hear much outside.
The crowning glory of this lovely hotel is the family who run it - mum, dad, two sons and daughter-in-law - the friendliest, genuine and most helpful owners we've ever had the privilege to encounter. Add to that the lovely, unspoilt and typically Greek surroundings, with great tavernas and nearby villages (Molyvos is so pretty) and you have the perfect Greek island holiday, for families and couples alike.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" We have just come back from a week... "
Submitted By: Ms L Jones
We have just come back from a week staying at Nautilus Apartments in Anaxos. It was the best holiday we have ever had!
Anaxos is a lovely little place, perfect for couples (young & old) and for families and it is only a 20 min bus ride to the historical town of Molyvos. The beach is great and there is an excellent variety of places to each, drink and relax.
Stayed at the Nautilus Apartments, which is in its 2nd season. The place and facilities are excellent; the family who run the place are warm and friendly and will ensure you have a great stay. They also have the best pizzas in Lesvos and should not be missed. There were no square holes in the wall in our apartment, and only some rooms have two balconies. Owner’s cars in the car park, no problem as it is their home. Workmen all gone and it is very quiet as it is on a private road.
We will definately go back next year!
Anaxos is a lovely little place, perfect for couples (young & old) and for families and it is only a 20 min bus ride to the historical town of Molyvos. The beach is great and there is an excellent variety of places to each, drink and relax.
Stayed at the Nautilus Apartments, which is in its 2nd season. The place and facilities are excellent; the family who run the place are warm and friendly and will ensure you have a great stay. They also have the best pizzas in Lesvos and should not be missed. There were no square holes in the wall in our apartment, and only some rooms have two balconies. Owner’s cars in the car park, no problem as it is their home. Workmen all gone and it is very quiet as it is on a private road.
We will definately go back next year!
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" We have travelled to many of the... "
Submitted By: Mrs N Walsh
We have travelled to many of the Greek Islands looking for the real Greece and we believe we have found it here.
Lesvos does not rely on tourism to support it's economy and therefore this makes for an excellent choice to experience the real Greece.
We stayed at the Nautilus apartments in Anaxos - these were the best we have ever stayed in in Greece. Clean, spacious, modern (double bed!) Our actual apartment was B4 and this must have been one of the best as it overlooked the pool (not too directly) and our back door faced the sea - the sunsets were stunning!!!!
The pool was nice, however we are not pool people (although plenty were - perhaps one of the disadvantages others hogging sunbeds!) The staff were very friendly and were happy to do almost anything for you (the same with the Rep VEE) - there was none of the in-your-face stuff! Pizzas were brill!
One slight grumble was the description on the website of the distance to the beach! Yes, a crow could fly in 5 mins (possibly less), however, the walk was a good 20 minutes to the beach and the main centre for the Tavernas. This was not a problem for us but anyone with small children or who had a problem with mobility would have struggled and perhaps even felt slight isolated. The track from the main road to the apartments was "rough" and at least 200 meters (not 50!) Parking very difficult at the apartments.
Anaxos - tavernas - these were variable - the Seaside on the front was awful - the waiters were rude to the customers and one was smoking whilst serving!
Good ones were - Moutsos, Prime, Pizza regina and Paradise. Most of the food is fresh and the salads were brill (veg grown behind the tavernas in many cases)
We hired a jeep from Hertz - a little worst for wear! However, the roads were always clear and driving (although lengthly) was fine. There are some hairpin bends which are not for the faint hearted!
We explored about half the island. Places to recommend:-
Molyvos - by day and night - beautiful (what more can I say) We even saw Dolphins from the harbour wall, whilst watching the sunset.
Skala SIkaminias - beautiful - we went on a Thursday and apparently many of the tourist boats from Molyvos go on other days - best to avoid. On the same day went to Tsonia (road works) again beautiful - great snorkelling - very few tourists even in August.
Sigri - a strange place but very peaceful. Very windy when we were there - walked up to the Turkish fort (saw a fox!) then had a fantastic lunch in the Remezzo Taverna - over looking the bay.
Gavanthas - gorgeous beach (sand bank for a long way out), very wavy - we were there on a Friday and it was empty (bar 3 couples) Sunday used by Greeks but plenty of places to escape.
Skala Kalloni - nice tavernas - very much geared up for the beach holiday - not really our scene.
Finally - Petra - all we could say about Petra is pass through and don't stop! Very touristy, Greece does Blackpool!
Whilst there we would recommend you hire a car/jeep and go on a Donkey Trek.
The Donkey Trek was brill - although a little confusing as we ended up driving ourselves up rather than waiting for the service bus! Michaelis was great, but my donkey decided it didn't want to go (Manon!) and to try and control on the side saddle was hard. We have never laughed so much and all the others (23) of us really enjoyed it. Take plenty of water, sun cream and a hat. If you have little in the way of fat on your bottom you may need some extra padding (my husband ended up with a sore on his buttocks!!!!) We would consider that you do need to have some physical fitness and that these are not like the donkeys at Skegness or Blackpool - however well worth every cent!
All in all a great island for those looking to find the real Greece - no doubt in a few years it will become very commercialised and will lose its charm, a real shame.
Lesvos does not rely on tourism to support it's economy and therefore this makes for an excellent choice to experience the real Greece.
We stayed at the Nautilus apartments in Anaxos - these were the best we have ever stayed in in Greece. Clean, spacious, modern (double bed!) Our actual apartment was B4 and this must have been one of the best as it overlooked the pool (not too directly) and our back door faced the sea - the sunsets were stunning!!!!
The pool was nice, however we are not pool people (although plenty were - perhaps one of the disadvantages others hogging sunbeds!) The staff were very friendly and were happy to do almost anything for you (the same with the Rep VEE) - there was none of the in-your-face stuff! Pizzas were brill!
One slight grumble was the description on the website of the distance to the beach! Yes, a crow could fly in 5 mins (possibly less), however, the walk was a good 20 minutes to the beach and the main centre for the Tavernas. This was not a problem for us but anyone with small children or who had a problem with mobility would have struggled and perhaps even felt slight isolated. The track from the main road to the apartments was "rough" and at least 200 meters (not 50!) Parking very difficult at the apartments.
Anaxos - tavernas - these were variable - the Seaside on the front was awful - the waiters were rude to the customers and one was smoking whilst serving!
Good ones were - Moutsos, Prime, Pizza regina and Paradise. Most of the food is fresh and the salads were brill (veg grown behind the tavernas in many cases)
We hired a jeep from Hertz - a little worst for wear! However, the roads were always clear and driving (although lengthly) was fine. There are some hairpin bends which are not for the faint hearted!
We explored about half the island. Places to recommend:-
Molyvos - by day and night - beautiful (what more can I say) We even saw Dolphins from the harbour wall, whilst watching the sunset.
Skala SIkaminias - beautiful - we went on a Thursday and apparently many of the tourist boats from Molyvos go on other days - best to avoid. On the same day went to Tsonia (road works) again beautiful - great snorkelling - very few tourists even in August.
Sigri - a strange place but very peaceful. Very windy when we were there - walked up to the Turkish fort (saw a fox!) then had a fantastic lunch in the Remezzo Taverna - over looking the bay.
Gavanthas - gorgeous beach (sand bank for a long way out), very wavy - we were there on a Friday and it was empty (bar 3 couples) Sunday used by Greeks but plenty of places to escape.
Skala Kalloni - nice tavernas - very much geared up for the beach holiday - not really our scene.
Finally - Petra - all we could say about Petra is pass through and don't stop! Very touristy, Greece does Blackpool!
Whilst there we would recommend you hire a car/jeep and go on a Donkey Trek.
The Donkey Trek was brill - although a little confusing as we ended up driving ourselves up rather than waiting for the service bus! Michaelis was great, but my donkey decided it didn't want to go (Manon!) and to try and control on the side saddle was hard. We have never laughed so much and all the others (23) of us really enjoyed it. Take plenty of water, sun cream and a hat. If you have little in the way of fat on your bottom you may need some extra padding (my husband ended up with a sore on his buttocks!!!!) We would consider that you do need to have some physical fitness and that these are not like the donkeys at Skegness or Blackpool - however well worth every cent!
All in all a great island for those looking to find the real Greece - no doubt in a few years it will become very commercialised and will lose its charm, a real shame.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" We've been back home one week from... "
Submitted By: Mr D Stevens
We've been back home one week from Nautilus & Anaxos and I miss the place more than any destination I’ve ever visited. The Apartments are top class for couples and families - clean, spacious, stylish, and only a year old.
Pool is a good size for the 14 room complex, plenty of poolside furniture and huge umbrellas to keep in the shade. We certainly didn't have a room with square holes in the wall as our air con was placed to service the whole apartment equally, as is the case with most rooms. Some rooms have two balconies and a couple have roof terraces - very nice.
Great well stocked bar, internet access, fantastic pizza made by Cristos, and a gym if you feel the need to spoil your holiday with exercise! Cristos & family are excellent hosts who will do anything for you; they put on an enjoyable bazouki & bbq Greek night every Sunday, and are great company for a night cap at the bar.
Anaxos itself is delightful - small & peaceful, calm even at the height of the season, a good if not excellent beach (slightly shingly), plenty of grocery/gift shops, a decent selection of quality tavernas, helpful friendly locals, and the odd donkey or goat to keep you amused on the way down to the beach.
Mostly Brits in the resort, but plenty of Swedish & Dutch for a bit of Euro bonding. Petra and Molyvos are 10 & 15 minutes away by bus, which is regular and efficient. Molyvos is a beautiful town, historic and quaint, with plenty of modern conveniences - banks, cash points, pharmacy etc. My partner and I had a wonderful week and will definitely be returning to Nautilus next year.
Pool is a good size for the 14 room complex, plenty of poolside furniture and huge umbrellas to keep in the shade. We certainly didn't have a room with square holes in the wall as our air con was placed to service the whole apartment equally, as is the case with most rooms. Some rooms have two balconies and a couple have roof terraces - very nice.
Great well stocked bar, internet access, fantastic pizza made by Cristos, and a gym if you feel the need to spoil your holiday with exercise! Cristos & family are excellent hosts who will do anything for you; they put on an enjoyable bazouki & bbq Greek night every Sunday, and are great company for a night cap at the bar.
Anaxos itself is delightful - small & peaceful, calm even at the height of the season, a good if not excellent beach (slightly shingly), plenty of grocery/gift shops, a decent selection of quality tavernas, helpful friendly locals, and the odd donkey or goat to keep you amused on the way down to the beach.
Mostly Brits in the resort, but plenty of Swedish & Dutch for a bit of Euro bonding. Petra and Molyvos are 10 & 15 minutes away by bus, which is regular and efficient. Molyvos is a beautiful town, historic and quaint, with plenty of modern conveniences - banks, cash points, pharmacy etc. My partner and I had a wonderful week and will definitely be returning to Nautilus next year.
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" These apartments are only 2 years old... "
Submitted By: CityGirlBlue
These apartments are only 2 years old and are kept spotlessly clean and the pool and bar areas are lovely.
However, they are probably best if you are travelling as a couple as we travelled with a 3 year old and we were disappointed with them. It is the luck of the draw which apartment you get, and we think the ones on the first floor would feel much more private.
The one bed roomed apartments all have 2 large square holes in the wall separating the bedroom from the sitting area - this is due to the air conditioning unit being in the sitting area only.
This caused great problems trying to get our daughter to sleep as the light from the sitting area flooded into the bedroom. The kitchen has a small cooker/grill which is good by self catering standards but it does take a long time to warm up and there isn't any washing up equipment, tin opener, or corkscrew.
We were in the apartment over the gym which was not open during our stay and we had to endure a couple of nights banging and crashing whilst they got it ready - one night it was almost 12 midnight when it started!
The apartments all have 2 balconies, the largest of which all look out towards the pool so it can seem like you are sitting in a goldfish bowl. Our balconies overlooked the area where the workmen leave all their tools and they were backwards and forwards most days so we felt very uncomfortable sitting out on them.
We only ate once in the bar/restaurant and ordered burgers which tasted like they were out of a packet. However, we believe the pizzas are very nice (but a bit expensive). Christos and his wife were friendly towards us, but most of the other staff pretty much ignored us - maybe this was because we didn't spend a lot of time around the bar where they hung out.
The pool area could do with more umbrellas for shade and during our stay there were 2 old, dirty local Greek cars parked in the forecourt which really looked awful.
There is a Greek Night BBQ once a week with food and live music, which is fine if you like that sort of thing, but it is loud and goes on late of you have young children.
However, they are probably best if you are travelling as a couple as we travelled with a 3 year old and we were disappointed with them. It is the luck of the draw which apartment you get, and we think the ones on the first floor would feel much more private.
The one bed roomed apartments all have 2 large square holes in the wall separating the bedroom from the sitting area - this is due to the air conditioning unit being in the sitting area only.
This caused great problems trying to get our daughter to sleep as the light from the sitting area flooded into the bedroom. The kitchen has a small cooker/grill which is good by self catering standards but it does take a long time to warm up and there isn't any washing up equipment, tin opener, or corkscrew.
We were in the apartment over the gym which was not open during our stay and we had to endure a couple of nights banging and crashing whilst they got it ready - one night it was almost 12 midnight when it started!
The apartments all have 2 balconies, the largest of which all look out towards the pool so it can seem like you are sitting in a goldfish bowl. Our balconies overlooked the area where the workmen leave all their tools and they were backwards and forwards most days so we felt very uncomfortable sitting out on them.
We only ate once in the bar/restaurant and ordered burgers which tasted like they were out of a packet. However, we believe the pizzas are very nice (but a bit expensive). Christos and his wife were friendly towards us, but most of the other staff pretty much ignored us - maybe this was because we didn't spend a lot of time around the bar where they hung out.
The pool area could do with more umbrellas for shade and during our stay there were 2 old, dirty local Greek cars parked in the forecourt which really looked awful.
There is a Greek Night BBQ once a week with food and live music, which is fine if you like that sort of thing, but it is loud and goes on late of you have young children.
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Nice, large apartments that are only... "
Submitted By: CityGirlBlue
Nice, large apartments that are only 2 years old and kept wonderfully clean. However all apartments have 2 balconies, the largest of which all look towards the pool which can seem like you are sitting in a fish bowl.
Our second balcony overlooked where the workmen keep their tools and they were backwards and forwards most days, so there was no privacy.
The one bed roomed apartments have 2 large square holes in the wall separating the bedroom from the sitting area, which are there to facilitate the air conditioning which is situated in the sitting area, but if you have a young child (as we have) when you put them to bed in the bedroom, the lights from the sitting area shine though and we had difficulty getting her to sleep and had to sit in the dark until she had fallen asleep.
There is a gym in the basement which they were still working on during out stay and we had to endure banging and a lot of noise on a couple of nights at midnight. The pool is nice and big but there is not enough shade - more umbrellas are needed.
Dirty owner's cars are kept on the forecourt and we were unable to park our hire car here because of this. Greek night BBQ every Sunday by the pool with live music which is very loud and goes on until midnight.
We only ate in the complex 1 night and had burgers which we thought were out of a packet and not very nice, but I believe the pizzas are very nice.
Overall, we were disappointed with the apartments.
Our second balcony overlooked where the workmen keep their tools and they were backwards and forwards most days, so there was no privacy.
The one bed roomed apartments have 2 large square holes in the wall separating the bedroom from the sitting area, which are there to facilitate the air conditioning which is situated in the sitting area, but if you have a young child (as we have) when you put them to bed in the bedroom, the lights from the sitting area shine though and we had difficulty getting her to sleep and had to sit in the dark until she had fallen asleep.
There is a gym in the basement which they were still working on during out stay and we had to endure banging and a lot of noise on a couple of nights at midnight. The pool is nice and big but there is not enough shade - more umbrellas are needed.
Dirty owner's cars are kept on the forecourt and we were unable to park our hire car here because of this. Greek night BBQ every Sunday by the pool with live music which is very loud and goes on until midnight.
We only ate in the complex 1 night and had burgers which we thought were out of a packet and not very nice, but I believe the pizzas are very nice.
Overall, we were disappointed with the apartments.
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
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