Sahara Resort — Restaurant in Municipality of Nea Propontida

A masterclass in how to charge more by offering less. Absolutely lovely, you almost have to admire the confidence

We arrived as six adults (+ children), fully ready to enjoy the day, relax by the sea, have some food and drinks. What we weren’t ready for was the logic puzzle we were about to be handed.

At first, things seemed simple: €50 minimum consumption per person, in exchange for the use of two sunbeds and one umbrella per set. Great. That’s exactly what we expected. But once we got to the man in charge of assigning the beds, the real “experience” began.

We were informed that we’d only be given two sets. That is, four sunbeds for all six adults. The price, of course, remained €50 per adult. So: €300 total for two sets, with two adults kindly invited to enjoy laying in the sand, for €100 consumption.

As a generous gesture, we were also given one pillow for free.

When we asked if, perhaps, each paying adult could have their own bed, we were told: “Absolutely. But then it’s €75 per person.” So, to get what everyone else gets for €50 p.p., we would now pay €450 instead of €300.

Naturally, we asked why. The answer? “That’s the owner’s policy.” Apparently, groups are intentionally given less, because giving them what they paid for would take up too much space. Unless, of course, they overpay – then they are more than welcome.

Here comes the highlight: When asked what would happen if we came separately, as individual guests, the man openly confirmed: “Then you’d get three full sets. Six beds. €300 total.” Same price. More service. The only difference? Not coming together.

Let’s recap: – 4 sunbeds as a group = €300 – 6 sunbeds as a group = €450 – 6 sunbeds if you lie about knowing each other = €300

It’s hard not to admire the creativity. It takes real effort to build a system where having friends who want to enjoy the day with you costs extra.

And before anyone jumps in with “but you had kids”, we actually asked the surrounding guests whether children were an issue or extra cost in their case. The answer? No. It only became a “problem” for us after we politely pointed out that this setup made absolutely no sense.

To make matters worse, the man laughed throughout the entire conversation. Not once, repeatedly. Just a smug smile and the phrase: “I’m sorry you feel, in your opinion, disadvantaged,” as if the problem wasn’t their pricing structure, but simply our feelings.

This is not a premium beach experience. It’s a theatre of absurd pricing, run on the principle that groups are a problem, until they become premium customers.

For those who enjoy the charm of creative pricing models, paying premium rates for reduced service, and a touch of passive hostility towards groups: this place might just be...

The three of us came to this place with high expectations. Our guide has already informed us about the prices and conditions under which we can use the sunbeds. We went to that part of the beach where they require us to spend 30 euros per person. Let me mention that we already knew that before we went there. We were ready to pay for it. When we entered to take a seat in the fourth or fifth row, the hostess stopped us and told us, I quote: "If you want to go to the beach, go next door, order a coffee there for 5 euros". She pointed to the ordinary sunbeds that we didn't come for and didn't want to go to. I answered her that we are ready to pay here 30 euros each and that it is not a problem. She said: "But it's 90 euros in total". I nodded my head and said once again that it was not a problem and that we wanted to pay for it. When we started to sit down, only then did she say: "You have to go all the way to the back, everything in the front is reserved". The sunbeds were empty and there was no sign anywhere that it was reserved. Then she walked directly behind us as if to throw us out. I can understand that everything is booked, but her performance was disgusting from the beginning, she looked at us with judgment because we don't dress expensive and look average, and my parents are elderly people. I felt disgusting, like a lower class who should sit back and not bother anyone. The hostess I spoke to was dressed in a white dress and had long black hair. This was around 10 am. I will make sure that this is heard by as many people as possible, and I have the...

The place is well-decorated, but it’s too big and doesn’t create a party vibe, being full of families with kids. On entry, we were welcomed by hosts who came across as rude. They immediately asked what zone we wanted with price tags per head ranging from 30 to 15 euros. It would have been much more professional to ask if we were there to eat, drink, or spend the day and respectfully accommodate our needs. Everything started with a price tag per head, with no flexibility at all, even though the place was empty. The waiters are nice but seem constantly pressured and bullied by the management—our waiter even ended up crying at some point! The toilets are dirty with no locks. The menu and food are fine. There are a few bars, and the music is loud with a DJ, but there’s no party vibe. The atmosphere seems very snobbish and overboard with rules. At the end of the day, our group asked if it was okay to sit for an hour at the front tables and order drinks. The staff said the start price was a 300 euro minimum consumption for that. We had already spent over 700 euros during the day and would have likely spent much more than 300 euros anyway if we’re seated at the front. However, just the ask is ridiculous in itself! People come to relax and enjoy themselves; you should know your customers and not treat them poorly. You do not know how much someone is worth it, so your snobbish, overrated, diminishing attitude leaves a very bad taste and never to come again!

Sorry I would not recommend, with “zero”...