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Yacht & Hotel
After many requests from our previous years' guests for a 14
day holiday that combines a week on the yacht cruising
around the islands and a week on land-based accommodation, we
created the 'Yacht & Hotel' scheme.
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week onboard S/Y 'Alexandros' can be either on a
'Share a Yacht' or a 'Whole Yacht' cruise,
starting and finishing at Lefkas town and taking you around
most of the Ionian Islands. Just like it has been for years!
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The
hotel and the beach
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The
land-based accommodation will
be at the seaside village of Nydri,
which is situated on the east coast of the island of Lefkas,
20 kilometers south of Lefkas town.
From
Lefkas town where your cruise starts and finishes, it
is only a 20 minute drive, from Preveza airport it is
around 45 minutes and as always, all transfers
are included in the cost of your holiday.
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Relaxing
by the beach
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There
are lots of options for accommodation, but we have chosen a small
family hotel just outside the village,
about 2 minutes walk from the center and all the shops, tavernas,
cafes and bars. The Greek family that owns and runs it, is very
friendly and they provide a relaxed
and easygoing atmosphere. Of course the location was chosen carefully
as well, with the hotel being right next to the beach
with a view towards the little islands of Scorpios and Scorpidi
(both owned by Aristotle Onasis family), Madhouri and one more
uninhabited little island.
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All
the rooms are en-suite with
air-conditioning, small fridge, a safe box, satellite TV
and a choice of a double bed or two singles. The hotel bar
is by the sea, breakfast is included in the price
and there is also internet access for those who need to
keep in touch. Of course there is no swimming pool as the
beach is only a few steps from your room.
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The
beach bar
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We
should say here that the little hotel was recommended
to us initially by some of our guests a few years
ago, and since then we have been using it for those who
would like to combine a week
on our yacht with a week on a seaside village.
The
feedback has always been excellent,
and the typical comments are that they really enjoyed
the relaxed welcoming atmosphere,
in contrast to the impersonal treatment of other bigger
establishments.
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By
the beach
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A
few words about the village of Nydri:
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One of the oldest villages on the island of Lefkas, it is
situated in an area of great scenery.
It is actually on a narrow strip of land between the high
mountains and the sea, offering breathtaking
views.
When Aristotle Onasis bought the island of Scorpios which
is only a few minutes boat ride from Nydri, he used to visit
the little village quite often. Today it has become a water
sports heaven and a seaside resort with plenty of options
for daytime activities as well as entertainment
for the night.
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The
beach bar
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It
is however a family resort
rather than a young people's clubbing destination. You
can rent pedalos, little dinghies, canoes, windsurfers
and small motorboats (in order to visit
the nearby islands). You can also water-ski, paraglide
towed behind a fast boat or go scuba diving.
The
less energetic could take a day trip boat and spend a
few hours visiting some pretty villages,
or just sunbathe on the beach with a cold
drink in their hands.
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A
double room
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There
is also a path on the mountain for those who like trekking,
that leads to a small waterfall.
And of course, if you want to explore the whole island
of Lefkas, you can hire bicycles, mopeds or a car.
For
the nighttime there are also
plenty of tavernas, cafes and bars, as well as a couple
of clubs. You have the option of a quiet night at a fish
taverna by the beach, or dancing
until the sun comes up the next morning (which usually
keeps satisfied all ages
in a family!).
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A
double room - looking towards the balcony
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For
the cost of our 2 week 'Yacht & Hotel' holiday, please
visit our Rates
page.
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View
from the room balcony
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View
from the room balcony
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