No words can describe your stay in this wonderful air B and B, apart from filoxenia. This is a Greek word meaning friend to a stranger (literally), hospitality. The Greek God, Zeus Xenios- the protector of travellers. This is a Greek tradition that has somewhat been lost…do not fear , staying here in Xenia’s house, you will experience true Greek Hospitality.
Firstly the location is perfect, you are on the beach, listening to sea at night, seeing the sun set from the terrace and a short walk away from tavernas with delicious Greek food. Vathi is the best beach on the island.
The accommodation itself has everything you need, coffee making facilities, all kitchen facilities, comfortable beds, great outdoor space..the list goes on! The WiFi works should you need to work on your stay, which I did. I am a yoga teacher and teach via zoom online, my students got a real treat listening to the sea and seeing the beach during class.
The icing on the cake is Dina and Nikos who love in the house behind. We had home cooked food, figs from the garden, tsiporo (Greek spirit), traditional chick pea stew…and on and on…
We loved our time with them so much, we were all very upset to leave, it was like leaving your parents behind. Our Greek parents forever. The majority of our holiday snaps were with them and of the beautiful Vathi.
If you are reading this and thinking maybe to stay somewhere else, don’t, this is where you should be, it’s blissful.
We will be back next year and the next….pure joy to stay here.
Thank you so much Kostas for the wonderful stay, Greek hospitality and amazing memories.
With love,
Joanna, michael, Darren and Tyrone xxx