My stay at Porto Vecchio was lovely - full of warmth and hospitality - and I would certainly return. This hotel used to be a private residence. It is now a 4-room boutique hotel. The location is excellent - not in the "main" part of town, but a short walk away, and in front of a picturesque old port. It is also a short walk from the best beaches on the island. The gentleman who owns the hotel, Mr. Dimitri, is very kind and goes way above and beyond to ensure you are comfortable and having a nice stay. Here is just one example: before arriving, I called the hotel to see if I needed to arrange for a taxi to pick me up from the port to get to the hotel. The owner's wife picked up and said that her husband would arrange for a taxi AND that he would be waiting at the port for us to ensure everything went smoothly. So kind. The amenities were simple, clean, and not lavish, but this was fine as we felt we had everything we needed. This was a perfect place to unplug and relax. Greece is special for many reasons, but for me, the biggest is the warmth of the people. We experienced that warmth during our visit staying at...
Read moreThis 3 bedroom apartment with magnificent views over the old harbour was absolutely amazing. Our host, Dimitri, could not possibly have been more helpful. Breakfast each day was wonderful and vast - freshly squeezed orange juice, coffee, yoghurt, fruit, omelet’s, Greek salad, savoury and sweet pastries, fresh bread and condiments. Amazing !! |The apartment itself is spacious - certainly big enough for 6 of us - and very comfortable. There is a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, lounge, 2 bathrooms, washing machine, Nespresso machine but the best feature of all is the balcony that overlooks the harbour|The apartment is surrounded by stunning restaurants, expensive boats, a few night clubs and close to shops and beaches,|Spetses is a small island - 23 kms if you drive around the entire perimeter (which we did) - but it packs a punch as far as amazing food and Greek hospitality is concerned.|Thank you to Dimitri and his wife as well as the lovely housekeeper who is an...
Read morePorto Vecchio is an absolute delight. A perfect location - ignore any criticism of it being noisy - it is right in the Old Harbour and of course there are people and boat movements; that is the whole charm. ||It is peaceful and idyllic, with every attention to detail and comfort in the beautifully furnished rooms. The air-conditioning, the WiFi, the TV all work perfectly if you need them and the bed, bathroom and linen are all of the highest quality. ||Great restaurants close by and a bar on the harbour front right outside, so don't be put off by lack of apparent facilities on site. If anything better to have them outside as it makes the place itself feel even more like a home. ||Last but not least - the owners and staff are just lovely and super-helpful with any requests. ||A...
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