Drepano Vacation Rental apartment: Drepano

My family of 5 adults stayed in the apartment for 10 days in July 2008, and we loved it, although this is not a place for those who enjoy typical crowded cosmopolitan resorts full of pubs, discos, night clubs etc. But for those looking forward to a holiday in Greece as it really is and among Greeks, this apartment is a perfect choice. Sure, there are some holiday-makers around, but those are mostly Athenians who come there for weekends as well as longer holidays, as the drive from Athens taked just over 2 hours on really good roads.
Comfortably designed and furnished with exquisite taste, the place is exceptionally well-maintained, clean, spacious yet cosy. All the comforts promised on the web are there and more, and it can easily accomodate 6 adults (although some might find just one bathroom for 6 a bit of a problem - we expected some problems there, but surprisingly we did not really miss a second bathroom at all). The owners are extremely friendly and helpful, and the village is charming, with a little square and a few tavernas serving delicious Greek food at affordable prices. Everything you need is right there at the village, so you can do all your shopping there and cook at home, or eat out without going bankrupt, which we did and - needless to say - enjoyed immensely. And for fish and seafood lovers, fish tavernas in Vivari (some 4 km from Drepano) are not to be missed.
The beach is within walking distance, although I would recommend a car to go to other beaches in the area as well as for sightseeing. Nafplio, Myceane, Epidauros are a must and half-day trips can easily be made from Drepano, enabling you to return in time for a relaxing swim, which everyone will appreciate after hours of sightseeing in the heat. We rented a car at Athens airport and returned it there, which was perfect, although Drepano can be reached by public transport as well (by bus to Nafplio and then by taxi/bus). Taxis are also available in Drepano, so if you suddenly feel like going a place full of tourists, you can be in Tolo in 10 minutes.
Well, summing up, for those of you who decide to stay at this lovely apartment in charming Drepano - I hope you enjoy your vacation as much as we did. As for us, we are bound to go back there as soon as we can. We have been to Greece at least 10 times, including to all the main islands, and we have always been happy with our holiday in Greece, but now my grown-up kids just don't want to hear about going anywhere else but Drepano!