A HOT SUMMERS DAY IN KARDAMENA BY THE SEA....!!!

KARDAMENA

First stop was down in the harbour where all the tourists were off on trips this morning ( the volcanic island of Nissiyros, just opposite Kardamena).  We however, were going on the little Green Train, which takes you out on the beach roads of Kardamena, with historical and geographical commentary about the area, as well as local traditions, festivals and religious holidays.  Plus a bit of da dom, da, da,da da dom.....Zorba's!  Times are subject to change....today we even picked up a bride and her wedding group!

Kardamena long ago was a  fishing village, (still is) however, over the years has been built up and is now one of the main tourist resorts on the island.  Beautiful sandy beaches, exclusive (and sadly many inclusive) hotels, and adored by the English.  Once known as a rather boozy resort in years gone by, and often publicised in this light, is now far more refined, with some excellent restaurants/tavernas, coffee bars plus with the added bonus of some of the best night spots/clubs on the island too.

We stopped off to see a friend (Julie, pictured right) who recently opened up a new business 

AS YOU LIKE IT, a sandwich & salad bar....(although we had the health option.....curly fries - can't find them in Kos Town???)!  A massive sandwich selection, jacket potatoes, homemade burgers, salads, wraps, smoothies, crepes, juices, slush puppies, and more!   You can eat in (seats outside to) or take away.  Even  delivery....perfect!  If you are on the beach and have no energy to move from your sunbed! (22420 91333) - or living/working in Kardamena in the summer with no time for cooking!

Julie always has special offers on, for workers, holiday makers, chances to win free tickets to clubs, water sports even an airline ticket.  So check her out.  (They are on Facebook too).  Well worth a visit and she always has a smile......(plus I love her shoes, one green, one red!)

So after pigging out at lunchtime( it was meant to be D-Day today), we finally headed off to cool down in crystal clear waters, the temperatures in Kos have been soaring once again, and even with the 'hot' wind today it was 40 degrees.....

Kardamena has some beautiful beaches, if you like busy, they're are the one's just off the harbour area, with beach bars, and if you like the more deserted kind (like us), it's a few minutes drive out of the main centre.  The beach where we were was quiet, golden sand and we had great fun looking in all the rock pools, finding crabs, shrimps and fish!

                                       A PERFECT DAY!