Lovely cottage,charming village,relaxing holiday!
Review Submitted: April 25, 2012
Date of Stay: August 2011
My first glimpse of Greece was during my visit to Pomegranate Cottage in Molyvos. And I have to say, it set a very high standard for the rest of the country which I am still to discover!
My holiday was extremely relaxing, with mornings spent having breakfast on the vine covered balcony before heading down to the pebbled beach just a stones throw (excuse the pun) from the cottage. After a good read of a book from the cottages well stocked shelf and an equally good swim in the crystal clear sea, lunch would be spent at one of the tavernas on the beach front. Or, after picking up a few essentials for a Greek feast (olives, REAL Feta, fresh dill) from one of the quaint mini-markets dotted around the town, back on the balcony, followed by a siesta in one of its cool, cleanly decorated rooms.
In the evenings, the balcony can be put to good use for a few drinks, lit by some candles and the evening sky, before dinner on the harbour front. Molyvos has a great selection of restaurants to choose from, a few of my favourites being Le Grande Bleu and The Octopus where the conversation with the waiters flows just as easily as the ouzo which follows an always delicious meal.
There are also several bars around town which are open late. The Manta Bar has good live music and a chilled out vibe whilst Molly's makes a great alternative to the balcony for pre-dinner drinks or, equally, as a stop-off for a night cap and some good conversation after a meal. Be sure to try the Mojitos which come crammed with mint and lime and a bowl of nibbles on the side.
Inbetween eating, drinking and sunning, there is also plenty of time to enjoy the rest of Molyvos' charms. An early morning run (or walk on the lazier days!) takes you past fig trees and olive groves and a few other shingle beaches not far from the town. And if you're up early enough, you may be lucky enough to spot the fishmonger driving through town selling fresh seafood to the locals. If you do happen to buy some, the well equipped kitchen makes the perfect space to try your hand at some Greek cuisine.
The open-air cinema also makes a great retreat on warm evenings. It screens different and suprisingly recent releases each night, whilst the tuck shop offers drinks and snacks.
When it comes to the end of your holiday, souvenir shopping won't be hard either. Visit the womens cooperative for traditional Greek delicacies or the olive carving workshop in Eftalou, for trinkets made from olive wood on the island.
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