Pano Gitonia

Amazing location and accommodation on an incredible island.

it is so beautiful and so thoughtful in every way, such as the sustainable water refill (I didn’t have to buy plastic bottles at all on my whole stay), & the Raki liqueur in the room. the design is beautiful, the view magnificent, and the town and surrounding area is fantastic.

The accommodations have been thoughtfully repurposed to a very high standard from an ancient family farm complex and each is wonderfully unique. The spaces have been well configured to maximize space and utility. Modern conveniences are included (such as AC/Heat units, modern bathrooms and multiple electrical outlets that have been thoughtfully placed) that don't detract from the overall charm of the property. Situated on a hillside on the south side of Aegaili Bay and literally a 4-minute drive to town, the views are simply breathtaking and best of all, it is blissfully quiet. Sustainability isn't just a slogan here, The owners are committed to limiting water usage and recycling as well as reducing the amount of plastic that enters the waste stream. Guests can refill their plastic and glass bottles at a station at reception that provides filtered water. Best of all, the owners and their teenage daughter are extremely friendly and accommodating hosts. They never get in your way but seem to always be available when you need them. If you are looking for an authentic Greek style accommodation in an extremely beautiful and relaxing setting that is conveniently located, I cannot recommend this property enough.

I can't think of anything really. There is a donkey that lives up the hillside that can get a bit noisy occasionally, but that's pretty much it. There are steps throughout the property and the authentic stone floors aren't perfectly flat in some places so if you are mobility restricted you should keep this in mind.

Firstly - about Pano Gitonia. The owner Theo has made a great effort to give his apartments a traditional Greek feel and he has more than succeeded. We stayed in the "Almond Tree" apartment and it was lovely. So many homely touches but also very functional. The kitchen had lots of appliances including a toaster and the shower worked really well with lots of hot water. Theo was available to assist with any questions we had and, understandably, recommended his family restaurant at the port. We found it a great place to eat with very reasonable prices and many tasty dishes. Secondly - the location. Pano Gitonia has a spectacular view of the port and the surrounding islands. There are plenty of chairs and tables to enable Theo's guests to enjoy the vista. Fantastic. Finally - we did not hire a car but most probably people visiting Pano Gitano will. Theo picked us up from the port on arrival and dropped us back when we left so that was great but the rest of the time we walked to and from the port. The walk is 45 minutes on the road and 25 minutes using the footpath and steps which are quite steep (but not dangerous).

We visited in late April and it is a shame that the bus service does not start until mid May. We did use the school bus to visit the Chora (and walked to the magnificent monastery) but you need to be at the right place at the right time if you are to do this because the school bus only stops at certain.places.

Exceptional location, friendly owner and well thought out accommodation. Traditional and very clean.