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If you are interested in Greek wine (and fine dining) Kos Town must have one the best restaurants in entire Greece. At Petrino they have a big catalogue consisting entirely of Greek wine. And what superb wines too. The quality of the food and service is also top notch.

Those that want more restaurant tips can visit my island pages, but there are a couple of first class restaurants that maybe the average tourist does not dare to venture into that deserves some mention. Be warned that the price is in concordance with the quality. First out is Rhodes Old Town, where you will … Continue reading »

One last entry for exceptional town hotels from the Greek islands: Mykonos Town: Hotel Zorzis While we are at it, in Mykonos Town do not miss the excellent Restaurant La Casa (Greek/Italian kitchen)!

Several months ago I presented the good walking guides you could find covering my favorite country (Greece). All the book series mentioned also cover other islands and/or interesting walking destinations elsewhere. But there is one series of books that (quite undeservedly really!) has not been mentioned yet (as they do not cover Greece). And that … Continue reading »

I think almost no Greek island offers as many decently priced hotels as Kos, so you will never run out of options, even in high summer. A couple I have used: In Kéfalos/Kámari: Hotel Hermes In Kos town: Family-run Hotel Elena is a bargain

In Corfu Town I like to stay at the old harbour. A peaceful, yet central location, and you can possibly get a room with a decent view. More than one good option here, I can recommend both of these: The C-class Hotel Constantinopoulis The even better B-class Hotel Astron

Samos town has the excellent Hotel Samos: But there are good budget options too. I can warmly recommend also the immaculate Pension Trova (26. Kalomiris St.).

In Chios Town try the nice Hotel Diana.

In Mytilini Town – Lesvos you have this very nice option:

Although there is a long time since I visited Crete, I do know that these places still exist. Crete is a very difficult island when it comes to choosing places to stay and (especially!) places to eat… Iraklion: Hotel Lato Ag. Nikolaos: Hotel Doxa Hania: Hotel Palazzo