Kalymnos Hotels - Nefeli'sKalymnos Hotels - Nefeli's - 'Cocktails and Dreams'. Dusk At Nefeli's Judging from the gardens, an awful lot of time and money is spent each year on making them bloom in time for the holiday season. It's like a theatrical performance, the timing is perfect and the display is faultless.  Recently, Apostoli told us a poignant story about the time he and Stratos decided to build their Kalymnos hotel some thirty years ago. They were at the design and construction stage of their much loved project and were discussing it with their beloved grandmother, who was still with us at the time. She said to Apostoli, "you must install an under-ground water tank so that you will have plenty of (rain) water for your many flowers". He replied by telling her the cost was prohibitive and it was something that was not possible.
He did find the money and he did build the tank for his high quality Kalymnos hotel. Now, each day when he tends to their garden, it is a constant reminder of of his loving grandmother, and having the tank built is something he always gives her thanks for and will never regret. These guys never rest on their laurels and assume that guests will simply turn up. They work tirelessly to keep everything tip-top and perfect. They never take their visitors for granted, and are very appreciative of your custom. Give them a try, you will see for yourself that this is a Kalymnos hotel you will want to return to time and time again. This is the kind of place where everybody is welcomed and it comes highly recommended to guests looking for something a little more than the average hotel. Their slogan is 'Cocktails and Dreams' which becomes apparent after visiting the infamous cocktail bar of this small Kalymnos hotel and sampling the wonderful choices available, as well as soft drinks, beers and Martinis. The best cocktail in our opinion is called an Erotical and has wonderfully smooth ice cream mixed with other delicious ingredients. Of course, there are many more to choose from for you to make up your own mind - but not on the same occasion, otherwise you may not make it to your room!
There is an array of beautiful gifts, brought by guests from around the world, as little (and some not so little) 'thank you's' , who return year after year because they appreciate the way in which Apostoli and Stratos take such wonderful care of them. The hotel has 10 twin rooms, which are all kept spotlessly clean and fresh. Each room comes complete with kitchen, kettle, WC, full air-conditioning, hair dryer, safety deposit box, shower and balcony. Located 50m from Myrties beach and close to the main beaches of Massouri and Melitsahas, there are lots of good restaurants (they don't serve dinner) and mini markets near-by, as well as the bus stop and taxis. Satellite TV is available for you at the bar.
Guests at Nefeli's are welcome to use the pool at Katina's studios which is 25-30 metres away.
Apostoli and Stratos can't do enough for their guests - their hotel is their life and it becomes very evident when you visit this home-from-home. This is one quality Kalymnos hotel you should try at least once. You will not be disappointed! If you would like to see further photo's of Nefeli's please click here.  The Nefeli season this year starts on 25 April 2010 and runs through to 15 November 2010 The rates quoted below are for per room per night (maximum 2 persons)
* If air-conditioning is required during these periods, it will be charged to your room at the rate of 5 Euros per day. Please note however, that temperatures at these times of the year are invariably lower than those experienced during the mid and high seasons; it is therefore unlikely you will need air-conditioning at all. Rooms booked outside of the low season dates include air-conditioning in the rate.
Your requests will be sent directly to Apostoli, not to us. If you would like to make a reservation for this, one of the most divine of Kalymnos Hotels, please complete the form shown below and let Apostoli know what you require; he will see what he can do to arrange your booking. Your e-mail address will NOT be shared with anyone. Please, do not use this form to contact us, we will not get your comments or requests. If you have any reason whatsoever to contact Heavenly Greek Islands you can do so by going Here We would love to hear from you! Return to Kalymnos from Kalymnos Hotels - Nefeli's
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Argosaronic Gulf Islands
The islands of the Argosaronic are like priceless gems decorating this gulf with lavish beauty. The inhabitants of Athens and Piraeus, who can escape the tumult of the city in very little time, are very fortunate.
The nearest of them, the historic Salamina, is also the most densely populated. From Peroma in Attica, you can get to Paloukia opposite in 15 minutes and from there go wherever you want on the island by car or scooter.
Further south, is the gorgeous Aegina with its pine trees, sandy beaches and the famous temple of Aphaia all of which are only one hour by boat from Piraeus. It is also, densely populated, but less so than Salamina.
Even further south, is the alluring and divine Poros, opposite the Peloponnese, and beyond that the celebrated Hydra with its fabulous traditional architecture. The entrance to the Gulf of Argolis is Spetses, picturesque and verdant. Possessing a great naval tradition, it, like Hydra, played an important role with its fleet and its worthy sailors when the Greek nation rose up in arms against the Turks.
Spetses, the most distant of the islands, is only four hours from Piraeus. However, if you make the journey on the speedy hydrofoils ('Flying Dolphin's), which have schedules to all the islands (except Salamina) it will take only half as long. Not to mention that in the summer the trip may be extended beyond Spetsys to Monemvasia Kythera and Nfplio the capital of Argolid.
Besides these four main islands there are also small islands, which number more than 100, when you count the rocky islets. We describe a total of 88, only 11 of which are inhabited. A visit to the uninhabited ones, on your own boat, can hold surprises in store.
So the islands of the Saronic and the Argolis Gulf, make for memorable excursions, be they just a day or several days.
Cyclades Islands
The Cyclades, are Greek islands to dream about; sun-kissed outliers of rock and dappled earth lying scattered across the glittering Aegean Sea.
Their characteristic white Cubist houses, golden beaches, olive groves, pine forests, herb-strewn mountain slopes and terraced valleys make for an irresistible mix.
Throw in a dash of hedonism, and a culture that draws vividly on ancient and modern themes, and the Greek island dream can become reality.
Other realities can be a touch more down-to-earth, at least for native islanders, who have often struggled for a living through centuries of deprivation. Beneath the tourism gloss, many raise livestock and grow food on reluctant soil, or chase a diminishing supply of fish from the sea which are regularly rough and dangerous. Winters are often grey, bleak and unforgiving.
The Cyclades range from big fertile Naxos, with its craggy mountains, and landlocked valleys, through the tiny outliers of Donousa, Iraklia and a Anafi, where the sea dominates, with attitude, on every side.
The beaches of Mykonos, Santorini and Ios half and wash with sun-lounger society and raucous diversions; their main towns seethe with commercialism. All of this has its appeal, the other islands, such as Andros,Amorgos and Sifnos, have kept tourism to a more sedate scale.
The Cyclades all so named because they form a circle around the island of Delos, one of the world's most haunting ancient sites. Closing that circle is still one of the most rewarding experiences for the dedicated traveller.
This is the most picturesque island complex in Greece, lying right in the middle of the Aegean Sea.
The Cycladic Archipelago, which seems to be an extension of Euboea and Attica to the south-east, consists of around 2200 islands, islets and various rocky outcroppings.
I describe, or simply fix the location of, 148 of them, which are, in my opinion the most important. Only 33 of those are inhabited.
All of these together form an imaginary circle around the Sacred Delos, the island which, according to mythology, appeared from and the waves to become the land of Apollo. And really where could a place, with more sunlight than the Cyclades have been found for the god of light.
Dodecanese Islands
Strung out along the coast of western Turkey, like jewels upon and impossibly aquamarine sea, the Dodecanese both entrance and attract passers-by - many of whom return year after year to sample some of the most culturally and geographically diverse islands in the Aegean.
These 18 islands, including satellites, are an entity unto themselves. Under Italian rule until 1947, they maintain an air of slight separateness and, unsurprisingly, still attract large numbers of curious Italian visitors.
The islands are a beguiling mix of sea, mountain and meadow and, because they are all close to one another, can easily be 'hopped'. They need that extra effort to get to, but the rewards far outweigh the investment.
The spiritually inclined will make a beeline for Patmos. The developed resorts of Rhodes and Kos have beaches and bars galore, while Lipsi and Tilos have seductive beaches, minus the crowds.
The far-flung islands of Agathonisi, Arki and Kastellorizo await Greek island aficionados in pursuit of traditional island life, while everyone gapes at the extraordinary volcanic landscape that geological turbulence has created on Nisyros.
The islands' checkered history, has also endowed them with a wealth of diverse archaeological remains.