PANORAMA PLATI — Hotel in Lemnos Municipality

Let's be honest as the saying goes it is "Horses for Courses". If you're into the all singing, all dancing, all eating & drinking type of resort/venue then this is probably not for you. || The 12 unit Panorama studios reflect not only the holiday style of Lemnos in general but Plati in particular, in that they are there, but unassuming, whilst being extremely functional and welcoming. || Situated a couple of hundred meters back from the beach and up a walkable but small steep incline off the road up to Plati Village, these apartments offer superb views across Plati Bay over the roof tops below, from the large sea facing balconies each room has. || Family owners Tarsia, Soula & Nikolas who live on-site although discrete are always there in the background if needed, not only keeping the rooms meticulously clean and serviced on a daily basis but also the complex in general. Small things make a difference and when last year we asked for some ice to put in the refrigerator prior to our evening arrival, not only did we have the ice but also a small gift of a local Ouzo distilled by their friends along with some olives and cheese. ( It was a special occasion)|| Don't be deceived by your initial glimpse of the complex. These modern apartments more than exceed the requirements of this couple having a large bedroom/sitting area, shower room and a relatively well equipped kitchen which includes a full fridge freezer, microwave, twin hotplates and automatic washing machine. Free Air-conditioning, TV, Free Wi-Fi and parking complete the package. || Ideally situated in the central Plati Bay area access to local restaurants and bars is easy and walkable, with a number along the coastal road/beach, whilst a short 200m walk up the hill takes you into Plati village with its own venues. If variety is what you want then Myrina which is a 5 minute/5 Euro taxi ride away has a multitude of traditional & modern bars and restaurants, but no multinationals or theme bars.|| This year's (2017) visit in June will be our fourth in five years, and to be honest going back to Panorama is like going...

Incredible hosts. Keen to help. Very discrete. Great communication.||||The rooms are located at Panorama, a small coastal village which is actually an offshoot of the city of Lemnos (Chora). The advantage is that without being in the city it is at walking ditance from downtown Lemnos (25-30 min walk) -sober or drunk.||||This being said, it is also walking distance from the village of Panorama perched 100 m above where fresh grill cafes and a pitorresque 1800

Nice modern rooms, scrupulously clean, air conditioned, good bedding and Tarsia is a great hostess who will go out her way to look after you. She gets back to email enquiries quickly and is warmly efficient. Cooking facilities are not a full kitchen, but there is a big fridge, hot plate and micro, and with cheap food everywhere, not a great concern. Follow the local riding his donkey down the lane towards the beach for a swim in a pristine bay with very few there (at least in September) and sit on beach lounges under umbrellas where the only charge is the hope that you will buy a drink or some food occasionally (we were never actually asked to do so). At night you walk 400 mtrs up a hill to the village where the locals sit under the enormous tree in the courtyard while the outdoor charcoal rotisserie takes care of some crispy chickens and giro, and the local kids run around with ice creams or play in the square.||This location isn't tourist, but it certainly isn't roughing it either. It is just good accomodation, with good management on a real Greek island. Hope it doesn't become more popular and visit if you want something much quieter and real than the...