We loved staying at Alexandra's house in Vathy. The house is a few steps back from the beach and the Tamarind trees, and is a sweet place with a lovely roof terrace on which to sit and gaze at the sea below. Vathy itself is a magical place, quite unspoilt, in a bay by the sea, set in a bowl of hills. There are walks over headlands to secluded beach coves. Right on the sea there's a choice of tavernas where you can eat fresh, tasty food served by friendly owners. Alexandra could not have been kinder - she gave us useful tips on the best walks, restaurants, churches etc and left us Raki, jam and biscuits. We were sad to say goodbye and are already making plans for a return visit!