Leaving Elafonissos and on to Sparta

Leaving Elafonissos and on to Sparta

There is so much to love about Elafonissos.  A beautiful island but with wonderful people.  We have loved our stay at Kalomoira.  It was lovely coming in to see new treats left in our room every day – home baked biscuits and feta and mint muffins.  I highly recommend this place to stay – very…

Last Day on Elafonissos – Greek MasterChef and Hospitality!

Last Day on Elafonissos – Greek MasterChef and Hospitality!

Elafonissos really is about the beaches.  The beaches and the friendly community that welcome you into their homes and taverna’s. Close to Kalomoira Apartments are a couple of really nice beaches that can be overshadowed by Simos and Lefki Beaches but they deserve the status of an excellent, white sand beach up there with the…

The Star of the Show – Simos Beach!

The Star of the Show – Simos Beach!

Anyone who knows anything about Elafonissos knows that it is famous for its spectacular Simos Beach.  As a small island there isn’t any public transport but we are determined to walk the 6 kilometres to see it.  The signpost at the port will tell you that it is 4 kilometres – but it definitely isn’t! …