Where to stay

According to my travelling guides, it seemed to be a good idea to try to find a room in Skala. After leaving the ferry I was standing at the quay and waiting for someone to approach me and offering a room.

After a while a man so did, and was pointing towards a house on the other side of the bay. It seemed to be all right to me but unfortunately we misunderstood each other; I was waiting awhile for a lift, at least for my backpack, but probably I was meant to walk to the house.

Anyway another man approached me and was offering rooms in Livádia, 1,5 km away. I was hesitating, because I still wanted to stay in Skala. Then I was told that he could provide a room for me in Skala, actually his own room where he and his wife stayed out of season. It seemed to be a splendid idea to me, and after talking about the price, I agreed to the offer.

It was a nice room even if the bathroom was across the garden. But the view was splendid. In one direction I was overlooking Chora and Castro (see photo section!), and by turning my head to the left I was looking down on Skala and the port.

Further more it was rather close to shops, bakery and other facilities.

My host Nikolas Kontaratou and his wife Maria, have a pension, H Ανοιξη“ - Anixi Rooms, in Livádia as I mentioned above and I think that staying at their place is a good alternative. I was visiting their studios and it seems to be a friendly atmosphere and a natural place to meet other travelers and people living at the pension confirmed this. Call this number on Astypálea if you want further information: 22430-612 69, 22430-614 60 or mobile 6977-880859. E-mail: anixistudios@hotmail.com.

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