Amazones Villas Apartments

We were delighted that our 1 bed apartment at Amazones Villas had a sea view. We could have sat on the balcony all day watching the sea, especially when it was windy and the big waves attracted the surfers! Of course the down side of that is it's not good for swimming, so we were glad when the wind dropped after a few days and the turquoise sea became friendly again. Amazones is at the quiet end of the bay, so you can sleep in peace and awake to the cicadas and the rush of the sea. Our beds were comfy memory foam mattresses and pillows which proved too hot without the air con so we paid the extra E8 per day for that and to keep away the many mozzies that found me irresistible. The flat was clean and simple but had everything we needed. We did not use the 2 cooking rings but the kettle and toaster came in handy. There is a tiny corner shop just down the back road to the coast next to the ATM which sells water, milk and fresh bread etc so you don't have to carry it far. The coast there is rocky so you need to walk along ten minutes for the sand to begin on the narrow beach, but there are still rocks in the sea. Another ten minutes stroll takes you to Levante beach in the middle of town, which is all golden sand and safe for swimming. Some older people with limited walking hired quads to get around the resort, but it's flat walking except for the last 20 or so yards up to the hotel from the front which is a gentle slope. There are steps and ramps all around the Amazones complex so wheelchairs and buggies had few problems. There are no lifts. There is a bar and tables around a fountain under the trees to while away your time in the shade, but I struggled to fight off the mozzies there at night despite gallons of spray. There is also a pool table there and at the far end of the complex we saw crazy golf, but did not use it. The popular pool area was pristine and I loved that the bar area there had become a giant library! The pool was clean but small, half divided into different levels, like large steps. There was a bath size pool at the side for toddlers and two shower cabins. It was quite private there, with charming creepers up the fences. We attended their barbeque night and kleftiko night (as recommended on TA) which were excellent and reasonably priced. There is a buffet every night if you need it and all meals can be provided. Our first day, with no supplies, we ordered breakfast which was freshly cooked by the friendly owner, Dimitri. Natasha, his lovely wife, booked us a couple of trips which let us see a bit more of the island and go on a boat around the bay for reasonable prices. Vasilli seemed to be there 24/7 seeing to everyone's needs and generally making life fun. They made us feel like family. Nearby restaurants. Romantic Corner (just a few paces and set on the cliff), and Pelagos a little further away, were amazing. We had a late flight on our last day but opted for the beach instead of paying an extra E20 for the room. We could use the shower facility by the bar and they watched our cases for the day. We left with hugs.

We stayed at Amazones for 11 nights, we loved our apartments which were perfect for our needs. Dimitris, Natasha and Billy are lovely hosts and are always on hand if you need assistance. As we love the beach we found the 10 minute stroll into Stalis was ideal and the apartments are lovely and quiet at night, we never heard a thing! We didn’t take advantage of the themed nights as we preferred to eat in Stalis itself but the nights were popular with many of the guests and the food looked and smelt amazing. A brilliant, enjoyable holiday.

We stayed here for a week with friends who have been staying here on an off for the last 10 years +. We weren’t disappointed. We had a warm welcome and a cold beer waiting for us when we arrived late one evening following a delayed flight (courtesy of Billy the Barman). Dimitri and Nastasha who run this place are great and couldn’t do enough for us. The location is great - a couple of minutes from the beach and within easy walking distance of loads of restaurants. Although the rooms are basic they are really clean, and the pool area is great (we spent whole days by the pool with a 12 and an 11 year old). The “usual” food is good and Dimitri’s Sunday BBQ night and midweek kleftiko nights are amazing! We will definitely be back!