Manos came out into the road to greet us and take up our luggage when we arrived in our taxi, and he and his wife were at all times cheerful and obliging. He managed to provide us with interesting wheat-free breakfasts (we cannot eat bread), arranged a hire car for us, and told us whatever we wanted to know.

The room is at at the back of Haus Margot, overlooking the garden. It is clean, airy, comfortable and quiet. Haus Margot is only a few minutes walk from the centre of town, and a pleasant half hour's walk from the excellent Hiona beach.

Palai Kastro is a nice little working town, not touristy although it caters for tourists, and just right for people who like hiking, quiet beaches and good food.