We rested in Golden Sun with my family in early August. Impressions are normal, good, but without puppy delight. This hotel and village (village) Kalamaki exclusively for a quiet family holiday!! ! Demanding, accustomed to pathos, large luxury hotels, evening dresses at dinner, extensive buffet tables, it is better not to go to Zakynthos!!! There are no dances, feasts and parties in the hotel and in Kalamaki.
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We rested in Golden Sun with my family in early August. Impressions are normal, good, but without puppy delight. This hotel and village (village) Kalamaki exclusively for a quiet family holiday!! ! Demanding, accustomed to pathos, large luxury hotels, evening dresses at dinner, extensive buffet tables, it is better not to go to Zakynthos!!!
There are no dances, feasts and parties in the hotel and in Kalamaki. In the evening, in a small hotel bar, the British and Germans and others drink very quietly in small quantities, the lights are put out at about 12 o'clock, everyone sleeps. There are practically no Russians in the hotel - one, two families, if you're lucky, the Russians drink quietly on the sunbeds by the pool.
Foreigners during the day stupidly sit by the pool, they rarely go to the sea.
There is no soul on the beach.
The beach is volcanic sand, not white. Greeks and Italians on the beach.
It is necessary to walk in the water for about 100 m so that the water reaches the chin, shallowly.
Children expanse, after dinner the water warms up about 29 degrees, not refreshing (((
At the entrance to the beach there is a Greenpeace booth, they politely try to slow everyone down, they ask if you are going to the beach for the first time, they hand you a brochure where it is written in English what is possible and what is not on the beach.
In Kalamaki in the evening, everything is calm - from 19 o'clock foreigners calmly drink in taverns, around 11 o'clock everyone calmly disperses, the taverns are empty. The situation with food in the hotel for Russians is different from the rest - all foreigners have gray bracelets on their hands (all inclusive, including a small pool bar), Russians (Muscovites) only have breakfast and dinner (without any drink). Tea, coffee, water at dinner for an additional fee - about 2 Euro per glass. The food at the hotel is a solid three with a plus, there are few dishes.
The hotel allows dinner to be moved to lunch. This is very convenient when in the morning we drove around the island by car and returned for dinner.
Taverns on the main street of Kalamaki are about the same in terms of quality of food and price. Everything is quite edible, sometimes even tasty, but without frills - a decent, strong public catering. Children took nuggets, ribs, pancakes, ice cream, etc. We ate almost every day in different taverns, about 50-55 euros (3 adults and 2 days). The portions are usually large, one for two can be served. Very rarely they bring small portions, for example, the Olive Tree tavern.
It is very difficult to see turtles on your own, almost impossible.
Excursions and where to go it is better to think, choose for yourself, especially if you have children. If you go by car to Navaya and the blue caves, the best and most inexpensive way is to get to Cape Skinari itself (a couple of km after the port of St. Nicholas there is a turn), there a good office rolls personally in both directions in detail and slowly shows everything, everywhere swim, and costs only 15 euros per adult, I recommend.
Zoo, sulfur springs beach, beautiful beaches of Vasilikos, etc. , take your pick.
We were on Banana Beach, the children liked it very much - a free water children's town - slides, trampolines, etc.
We were in Aquapakra right in Kalamaki, at the Carriage Hotel, 15 Euro per adult, for the whole day. We went in the morning, from 10.30, dined at our hotel, then returned again.
If you hang out, then in 10 minutes. by car Laganas or walk along the beach for about 25 minutes. There are McDonald's, Sushi, Burger King, Subway, etc. In the evening, the main street of Laganas is something!! ! Solid drunken companies of young English guys and emo girls with terribly made up. It is difficult to convey in words, Thailand is resting, - half-naked bodies are all around, pulsing with lust and debauchery. The guys sniff laughing gas from balloons and... have fun jumping on sightseeing buses, sometimes)))
In general, the children and we liked it, but on the ninth day we were already tired of the sea.
There are no dances, feasts and parties in the hotel and in Kalamaki. In the evening, in a small hotel bar, the British and Germans and others drink very quietly in small quantities, the lights are put out at about 12 o'clock, everyone sleeps. There are practically no Russians in the hotel - one, two families, if you're lucky, the Russians drink quietly on the sunbeds by the pool.
Foreigners during the day stupidly sit by the pool, they rarely go to the sea.
There is no soul on the beach.
The beach is volcanic sand, not white. Greeks and Italians on the beach.
It is necessary to walk in the water for about 100 m so that the water reaches the chin, shallowly.
Children expanse, after dinner the water warms up about 29 degrees, not refreshing (((
At the entrance to the beach there is a Greenpeace booth, they politely try to slow everyone down, they ask if you are going to the beach for the first time, they hand you a brochure where it is written in English what is possible and what is not on the beach.
In Kalamaki in the evening, everything is calm - from 19 o'clock foreigners calmly drink in taverns, around 11 o'clock everyone calmly disperses, the taverns are empty. The situation with food in the hotel for Russians is different from the rest - all foreigners have gray bracelets on their hands (all inclusive, including a small pool bar), Russians (Muscovites) only have breakfast and dinner (without any drink). Tea, coffee, water at dinner for an additional fee - about 2 Euro per glass. The food at the hotel is a solid three with a plus, there are few dishes.
The hotel allows dinner to be moved to lunch. This is very convenient when in the morning we drove around the island by car and returned for dinner.
Taverns on the main street of Kalamaki are about the same in terms of quality of food and price. Everything is quite edible, sometimes even tasty, but without frills - a decent, strong public catering. Children took nuggets, ribs, pancakes, ice cream, etc. We ate almost every day in different taverns, about 50-55 euros (3 adults and 2 days). The portions are usually large, one for two can be served. Very rarely they bring small portions, for example, the Olive Tree tavern.
It is very difficult to see turtles on your own, almost impossible.
Excursions and where to go it is better to think, choose for yourself, especially if you have children. If you go by car to Navaya and the blue caves, the best and most inexpensive way is to get to Cape Skinari itself (a couple of km after the port of St. Nicholas there is a turn), there a good office rolls personally in both directions in detail and slowly shows everything, everywhere swim, and costs only 15 euros per adult, I recommend.
Zoo, sulfur springs beach, beautiful beaches of Vasilikos, etc. , take your pick.
We were on Banana Beach, the children liked it very much - a free water children's town - slides, trampolines, etc.
We were in Aquapakra right in Kalamaki, at the Carriage Hotel, 15 Euro per adult, for the whole day. We went in the morning, from 10.30, dined at our hotel, then returned again.
If you hang out, then in 10 minutes. by car Laganas or walk along the beach for about 25 minutes. There are McDonald's, Sushi, Burger King, Subway, etc. In the evening, the main street of Laganas is something!! ! Solid drunken companies of young English guys and emo girls with terribly made up. It is difficult to convey in words, Thailand is resting, - half-naked bodies are all around, pulsing with lust and debauchery. The guys sniff laughing gas from balloons and... have fun jumping on sightseeing buses, sometimes)))
In general, the children and we liked it, but on the ninth day we were already tired of the sea.
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The nature is fabulous, the sun shines 300 days a year..... the sea is warm, the Greeks are friendly, the food is excellent....rich history))))
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The nature is fabulous, the sun shines 300 days a year..... the sea is warm, the Greeks are friendly, the food is excellent....rich history))))
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First time vacationing in Greece. Prior to that, with a beach holiday were in Egypt and Bulgaria. We traveled as a family: my husband and I and our 2.7-year-old daughter. Wonderful island, wonderful Greeks, wonderful hotel, wonderful everything!!! The hotel is located in Kalamaki, which in turn is located very close to the airport.
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First time vacationing in Greece. Prior to that, with a beach holiday were in Egypt and Bulgaria. We traveled as a family: my husband and I and our 2.7-year-old daughter.
Wonderful island, wonderful Greeks, wonderful hotel, wonderful everything!!!
The hotel is located in Kalamaki, which in turn is located very close to the airport. So close that every day planes from England, Russia, Germany, Spain, Italy, etc. flew over us at a very low altitude on the beach. It was a fun pastime - to guess which country the plane was flying at the moment. Many people ask if the sound of aircraft engines that fly right over the beach and the hotel interfered. The answer is no and no again! The first two flights were audible, but then we got used to it and did not react. Moreover, the sound insulation is quite good, closed the balcony and silence.
We got a room on the 2nd floor overlooking the pool. The room has a double bed and a folding bed for a child with a good thick mattress. LCD TV on the wall. In 2011 There were no Russian channels, like now - I don’t know. The mini-bar is a little cold, but our yoghurts are not sour, so it will do. Safe at the reception for a fee.
The room is small in size, but this did not bother us, we almost only slept there. Bathroom with bathtub (not shower) but no curtains, water pouring on the floor. As a practical person and already aware of this problem, she brought a bathroom curtain with her, but there was no rod for it, they tried to attach it to the walls with adhesive tape, but due to water getting on the walls, the adhesive tape dampened and the curtain fell. As a result, I had to get used to wiping the floor after a shower and squeezing out a rag every time. Nothing, got used to it.
The room was cleaned every day when we were at the beach. A friend rested in the same room, but in August she complained that they came to clean at a time when the child was sleeping during the day. And so every day. But the reception did not fit. I think that this is all solvable, you just had to voice your request for a cleaning time. I'm afraid to lie, it seems that in 10 days the bed linen was changed twice.
The territory of the hotel is small, but green and well-groomed. There is nowhere to play. But in this village, almost all such hotels. We went to the village almost every evening. 10 minutes to the main road, along the edges of which there are many shops and restaurants.
The staff worked for 5+. I have never met such diligence and desire to please. The owner himself monitors the work of the staff and even helps junior staff in the dining room. Service is fast. There were always enough tables. There were no queues. Purely. The food is varied and very decent for a 3 *. Yes, there were not 500 dishes, but there was a variety: beef and chicken, 3-4 times there was also fish, various side dishes. I will not list, because there was a standard set. And most importantly, everything is fresh! We had breakfasts and dinners. For dinner, drinks for a fee: tea, coffee, wine, beer, juices. Well, like everywhere else. For lunch, they bought yogurts in liter buckets and ate them with a delicious bun with the whole family. I saw in the price lists that in 2012 they also had ALL. For some this will be useful information. But the hotel continues to operate on HB.
More about the staff. We were blown away by the two guys in the canteen serving ALL summer from 7 to 22 tourists. And so without days off. We asked them about it, and they said that this is how I work from May to October, and then they live in their cities all winter on what they earn. But hellish work. They run quickly between the tables, smile (! ). Even with a minimal set of English words, we managed to talk, it turns out one of them was in St. Petersburg with a friend. He praised our city, he was satisfied. And for some reason he also said that he did not like to serve the Poles. Well, yes, this is a lyrical digression.
I must note that the Greeks are generally such a calm and relaxed people that you are amazed. It seems that everything is so at ease, but they do everything quickly with a smile on their face. Both in the hotel and in the stores.
The beach is sandy. 3 minutes walk to the beach. The beach stretches along the entire coast, there are no fences. Beach village, free. But. In principle, this is the case almost everywhere in Greece. If you want on a sunbed with an umbrella - pay. And so, a lot of people, including us, sunbathed on rugs and with umbrellas bought here in a local shop. Cheap and cheerful. The sun was very hot, so on the second day I had to buy a second umbrella, which was very well done. All the time smeared with cream, although it was June. Even in Egypt, we didn’t burn like that. But here....As soon as we left at the end of June, the most inferno began. I don’t know how the tourists coped there, but we were lucky. During the day it was impossible to be on the beach and we went to the air-conditioned room, the daughter slept during the day. In the evening it was also warm, but there was a light breeze and there was something to breathe. In general, the air on this island is very humid. The island is small, all around the water. 28 degrees counts as all 33. Well, that's my feeling. Caretta caretta turtles lay their eggs on the beach. This is if anyone is interested. But turtles have never been seen, they crawl out at night.
The sea is clean and calm. At least that was the case during our stay. Entry into the sea is gradual, convenient for families with children. And in general, many families rest in this hotel. But there were also young people. I think they are there because of the bargain price.
Animation is not and never was. And it's wonderful! For 10 days, once in a nearby hotel there was a rock and roll evening, there was music blaring until 2 am. But we again closed the balcony and the music sounded in the background, the child walked so much during the day that he fell asleep instantly. And so there was peace and quiet. Music played in the background in the bar, it did not reach our balcony. The bar, lounge and dining room are made in a very pleasant modern style (the photo of the hoteliers shows the hotel before the renovation).
We went from Solvex. Well received and welcomed. There were no overlays in anything... But. We visited 2 excursions - a sightseeing tour (a little bit of everything) and Askos Park (very interesting for children). The guide was on both excursions a girl named Anya. Tex excursions knows well. It tells a lot of myths from Ancient Greek mythology. And about everything else. But we have not received any response to our questions. About the famous red bow, about what small houses in hotels and on the roads mean in the form of tiny chapels with candles and photos of strange people (later we found out that the Greeks keep the memory of the dead in this way, for example, on the territory of our hotel there was such a thing with a photo of the creator of this hotel and a candle was constantly burning there). In general, to all our questions, she shrugged her shoulders and said "oh, well, I don't know. " Very unprofessional. They live there all summer, probably many tourists ask the same questions, well, aren’t they themselves interested in everything related to this country, its customs and peculiarities. The girl was very young and I attributed everything to her age - she came in the summer to earn some money, everything else does not bother her much. Well, not the point. Still, we were glad that we went on these excursions.
I note that there are unfairly few reviews about this hotel on the Internet, which may be why few people go there, but I want to assure you that the price-quality ratio is perfect. Not all 5 * hotels in Egypt and Bulgaria have such a situation as in Greece. As my husband says, after all, Greece is Europe. And it is felt.
I will be happy to answer questions about the hotel and the island. Contact, do not hesitate. True true!
Wonderful island, wonderful Greeks, wonderful hotel, wonderful everything!!!
The hotel is located in Kalamaki, which in turn is located very close to the airport. So close that every day planes from England, Russia, Germany, Spain, Italy, etc. flew over us at a very low altitude on the beach. It was a fun pastime - to guess which country the plane was flying at the moment. Many people ask if the sound of aircraft engines that fly right over the beach and the hotel interfered. The answer is no and no again! The first two flights were audible, but then we got used to it and did not react. Moreover, the sound insulation is quite good, closed the balcony and silence.
We got a room on the 2nd floor overlooking the pool. The room has a double bed and a folding bed for a child with a good thick mattress. LCD TV on the wall. In 2011 There were no Russian channels, like now - I don’t know. The mini-bar is a little cold, but our yoghurts are not sour, so it will do. Safe at the reception for a fee.
The room is small in size, but this did not bother us, we almost only slept there. Bathroom with bathtub (not shower) but no curtains, water pouring on the floor. As a practical person and already aware of this problem, she brought a bathroom curtain with her, but there was no rod for it, they tried to attach it to the walls with adhesive tape, but due to water getting on the walls, the adhesive tape dampened and the curtain fell. As a result, I had to get used to wiping the floor after a shower and squeezing out a rag every time. Nothing, got used to it.
The room was cleaned every day when we were at the beach. A friend rested in the same room, but in August she complained that they came to clean at a time when the child was sleeping during the day. And so every day. But the reception did not fit. I think that this is all solvable, you just had to voice your request for a cleaning time. I'm afraid to lie, it seems that in 10 days the bed linen was changed twice.
The territory of the hotel is small, but green and well-groomed. There is nowhere to play. But in this village, almost all such hotels. We went to the village almost every evening. 10 minutes to the main road, along the edges of which there are many shops and restaurants.
The staff worked for 5+. I have never met such diligence and desire to please. The owner himself monitors the work of the staff and even helps junior staff in the dining room. Service is fast. There were always enough tables. There were no queues. Purely. The food is varied and very decent for a 3 *. Yes, there were not 500 dishes, but there was a variety: beef and chicken, 3-4 times there was also fish, various side dishes. I will not list, because there was a standard set. And most importantly, everything is fresh! We had breakfasts and dinners. For dinner, drinks for a fee: tea, coffee, wine, beer, juices. Well, like everywhere else. For lunch, they bought yogurts in liter buckets and ate them with a delicious bun with the whole family. I saw in the price lists that in 2012 they also had ALL. For some this will be useful information. But the hotel continues to operate on HB.
More about the staff. We were blown away by the two guys in the canteen serving ALL summer from 7 to 22 tourists. And so without days off. We asked them about it, and they said that this is how I work from May to October, and then they live in their cities all winter on what they earn. But hellish work. They run quickly between the tables, smile (! ). Even with a minimal set of English words, we managed to talk, it turns out one of them was in St. Petersburg with a friend. He praised our city, he was satisfied. And for some reason he also said that he did not like to serve the Poles. Well, yes, this is a lyrical digression.
I must note that the Greeks are generally such a calm and relaxed people that you are amazed. It seems that everything is so at ease, but they do everything quickly with a smile on their face. Both in the hotel and in the stores.
The beach is sandy. 3 minutes walk to the beach. The beach stretches along the entire coast, there are no fences. Beach village, free. But. In principle, this is the case almost everywhere in Greece. If you want on a sunbed with an umbrella - pay. And so, a lot of people, including us, sunbathed on rugs and with umbrellas bought here in a local shop. Cheap and cheerful. The sun was very hot, so on the second day I had to buy a second umbrella, which was very well done. All the time smeared with cream, although it was June. Even in Egypt, we didn’t burn like that. But here....As soon as we left at the end of June, the most inferno began. I don’t know how the tourists coped there, but we were lucky. During the day it was impossible to be on the beach and we went to the air-conditioned room, the daughter slept during the day. In the evening it was also warm, but there was a light breeze and there was something to breathe. In general, the air on this island is very humid. The island is small, all around the water. 28 degrees counts as all 33. Well, that's my feeling. Caretta caretta turtles lay their eggs on the beach. This is if anyone is interested. But turtles have never been seen, they crawl out at night.
The sea is clean and calm. At least that was the case during our stay. Entry into the sea is gradual, convenient for families with children. And in general, many families rest in this hotel. But there were also young people. I think they are there because of the bargain price.
Animation is not and never was. And it's wonderful! For 10 days, once in a nearby hotel there was a rock and roll evening, there was music blaring until 2 am. But we again closed the balcony and the music sounded in the background, the child walked so much during the day that he fell asleep instantly. And so there was peace and quiet. Music played in the background in the bar, it did not reach our balcony. The bar, lounge and dining room are made in a very pleasant modern style (the photo of the hoteliers shows the hotel before the renovation).
We went from Solvex. Well received and welcomed. There were no overlays in anything... But. We visited 2 excursions - a sightseeing tour (a little bit of everything) and Askos Park (very interesting for children). The guide was on both excursions a girl named Anya. Tex excursions knows well. It tells a lot of myths from Ancient Greek mythology. And about everything else. But we have not received any response to our questions. About the famous red bow, about what small houses in hotels and on the roads mean in the form of tiny chapels with candles and photos of strange people (later we found out that the Greeks keep the memory of the dead in this way, for example, on the territory of our hotel there was such a thing with a photo of the creator of this hotel and a candle was constantly burning there). In general, to all our questions, she shrugged her shoulders and said "oh, well, I don't know. " Very unprofessional. They live there all summer, probably many tourists ask the same questions, well, aren’t they themselves interested in everything related to this country, its customs and peculiarities. The girl was very young and I attributed everything to her age - she came in the summer to earn some money, everything else does not bother her much. Well, not the point. Still, we were glad that we went on these excursions.
I note that there are unfairly few reviews about this hotel on the Internet, which may be why few people go there, but I want to assure you that the price-quality ratio is perfect. Not all 5 * hotels in Egypt and Bulgaria have such a situation as in Greece. As my husband says, after all, Greece is Europe. And it is felt.
I will be happy to answer questions about the hotel and the island. Contact, do not hesitate. True true!
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Golden Sun - fully corresponds to its 3 stars for a European hotel. Very (I want to emphasize this word) friendly staff. But everything is in order: The hotel is located in a place called Kalamaki. From the airport 10 minutes drive. The staff communicates in English. Russian words only teach, because our compatriots in this hotel have a rest very little, as a rule, about 6 people.
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Golden Sun - fully corresponds to its 3 stars for a European hotel. Very (I want to emphasize this word) friendly staff. But everything is in order:
The hotel is located in a place called Kalamaki. From the airport 10 minutes drive.
The staff communicates in English. Russian words only teach, because our compatriots in this hotel have a rest very little, as a rule, about 6 people. There are lovely girls at the reception who will always prompt and help you sort out any situation, they are just smart))).
Rooms are small with balconies. Hairdryer and TV remote at reception. In July and August, air conditioning is free of charge, in other months 5-6 euros per day. Refrigerator - for a fee, 5-6 euros per day.
The rooms are cleaned every day, very clean.
Food - breakfast and dinner varied, and very tasty. The choice may not be the largest, but even we (and we are still those prevereds)) really liked it. At dinner, drinks are paid.
The beach is 3 minutes walk. Most importantly, the hotel is located on the famous beach, where the carriage-careta turtles live. During the day, we did not see turtles on the beach, but at night they crawl ashore and bury their eggs in the sand. In the morning, already above the place where the turtle buried the egg, there will be a fence, which will be carefully put up by a special "turtle patrol", guarding the turtles day and night. the path of the turtle to the place of "burrows" Therefore, the beach is open from 8 am to 8 pm. The beach is cleaned every day. Sand on the beach. . .
There is a regular bus (25 minutes) to the capital of the island, the city of Zakynthos, it costs 1.40 euros or a taxi (5-10 minutes) 8.5 euros.
From the very beginning we rented mopeds. By the way, if you have a driver's license, then grab and be sure to rent a car, or a moped, or a quad bike... in this way we traveled the whole island and sunbathed on every beach. The most excellent beach in Gerakos. . . see for yourself and understand why))) It's a stunningly beautiful place. If you rent transport, then do not book tours of the island at the agency, because you will see everything yourself and will not run with the crowd, and save a lot of money. And the island is worth visiting all its unusually picturesque and beautiful places.
Nearby is another town of Laganas, there is a big street, where there are a lot of bars and discos, a lot of young people.
In Kalamaki itself, there are many taverns, bars, cafes, karaoke... in general, there is something for a tourist to do on vacation)))
In general, choose this hotel with confidence!! ! We really enjoyed!!
If you have any questions write. There are a lot of impressions, we just arrived, so excuse me for the inconsistent story, everything in my soul is seething with delight and rushing back... to Zakynthos!
The hotel is located in a place called Kalamaki. From the airport 10 minutes drive.
The staff communicates in English. Russian words only teach, because our compatriots in this hotel have a rest very little, as a rule, about 6 people. There are lovely girls at the reception who will always prompt and help you sort out any situation, they are just smart))).
Rooms are small with balconies. Hairdryer and TV remote at reception. In July and August, air conditioning is free of charge, in other months 5-6 euros per day. Refrigerator - for a fee, 5-6 euros per day.
The rooms are cleaned every day, very clean.
Food - breakfast and dinner varied, and very tasty. The choice may not be the largest, but even we (and we are still those prevereds)) really liked it. At dinner, drinks are paid.
The beach is 3 minutes walk. Most importantly, the hotel is located on the famous beach, where the carriage-careta turtles live. During the day, we did not see turtles on the beach, but at night they crawl ashore and bury their eggs in the sand. In the morning, already above the place where the turtle buried the egg, there will be a fence, which will be carefully put up by a special "turtle patrol", guarding the turtles day and night. the path of the turtle to the place of "burrows" Therefore, the beach is open from 8 am to 8 pm. The beach is cleaned every day. Sand on the beach. . .
There is a regular bus (25 minutes) to the capital of the island, the city of Zakynthos, it costs 1.40 euros or a taxi (5-10 minutes) 8.5 euros.
From the very beginning we rented mopeds. By the way, if you have a driver's license, then grab and be sure to rent a car, or a moped, or a quad bike... in this way we traveled the whole island and sunbathed on every beach. The most excellent beach in Gerakos. . . see for yourself and understand why))) It's a stunningly beautiful place. If you rent transport, then do not book tours of the island at the agency, because you will see everything yourself and will not run with the crowd, and save a lot of money. And the island is worth visiting all its unusually picturesque and beautiful places.
Nearby is another town of Laganas, there is a big street, where there are a lot of bars and discos, a lot of young people.
In Kalamaki itself, there are many taverns, bars, cafes, karaoke... in general, there is something for a tourist to do on vacation)))
In general, choose this hotel with confidence!! ! We really enjoyed!!
If you have any questions write. There are a lot of impressions, we just arrived, so excuse me for the inconsistent story, everything in my soul is seething with delight and rushing back... to Zakynthos!
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