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Practicalities
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Given the cheap-and-cheerful-package ethos, cuisine is not LimA©nas's strong point, and eateries are generally overpriced. The picturesque
tavernas
around the old harbour are predictably touristy - sophisticated
Simi
is marginally the best, and serves memorably good wine. Another good option is
Syrtaki
, at the far eastern end of the overly popular town beach. In the town centre, greasy fast food is all too abundant, though a dependable favourite for
mayireftA?
is
Iy Piyi
, up at the south corner of the main square, next to the natural sunken spring of the name.
Platanos
, with a pleasant terrace opposite the ferry docks, is the place to head for breakfast, be it English style or ambrosia-like yogurt and honey, and its coffee is highly drinkable. Finally,
To Perastikon
at the northwest corner of the square near
Iy Piyi
, serves the best ice cream on the island. By contrast, there's plenty of choice in local
bars
:
Full Moon
near the
Hotel Amfipolis
is the main Anglophile watering-hole, and comes with a paperback-swap library.
Platia Cafe Bar
on yet another corner of the basilica square, has good music, while
Marina's Bar
near the
Hotel Alkyon
is the best waterfront nightspot, attracting a mainly Greek clientele.
Mountain and motorbikes can be rented from Billy's Bikes (tel 05930/22 490), Thomai Tsipou (tel 05930/22 815) or Babis (tel 05930/22 129). The KTEL office is on the front, virtually opposite the ferry mooring; the service is good, with several daily
buses
to PanayAa and SkA?la PotamiA?s, LimenA?ria via PotA?s, TheolA?gos, KAnyra and AlykA. The
taxi
rank is just in front of the bus stop. Thassos Tours (tel 05930/23 250), at the east end of the waterfront, is the principal airline agent (the closest airport is KavA?la's Alexander the Great, 14km from KeramotA on the mainland). Several
banks
have cash dispensers. Other useful information
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