Dasiko Horio - Paggaio mountain (Kavala)

				Dasiko Horio Pictures: Where it is: Akrovouni (Paggaio), Kavala see map Open: All year  Type: Chalet-like rustic mountain innl & restaurant Number of rooms: 20 2 people/night: 50 to 60 € Why we like it: cosy, in beautiful nature, many sights nearby, good food, mountain retreat feel

OUR REVIEW

To see the golden light shimmer on the leaves of tall tress, to see the hillsides at dawn or sunset, to see the distant misty Kavala, to stay in a simple all-wood cabin-like room (small intimate and homely) to mix with people, drinks or ask the owner Demosthenes questions about life on "the mountain". Often the mountains around you look as if covered by soft bristles of the many trees listening to the wind's influence. Early morning and late evening views of Thassos and Samothraki. Sunrises are gorgeous and rejuvenating. A 650 m altitude offers these special views and experiences.

Dasiko Horio is built as a series of large wood buildings. The rooms are quite plain, either all Swedish pine and sloping ceilings or more typical but with shared balcony areas. Bathrooms are just standard white or off white tiles and shower trays.
Electric heating in the rooms. Rarely too hot in the summer - mountain cool in the evenings. Great views from it - real mountain feel. Very low prices.
This is by no means luxury - it is very simple, but it has the appeal of fitting in well with its natural surroundings.
The rooms at "Orfeas" building are best. There is another building above the restaurant area and rooms have the benefit of a balcony - but it is a communal one - however if sitting outside in milder or warm months, on the balcony (even with others sharing it) is something you treasure, together with better distant views these may be your best choice but the lower rooms are nicer.
Do be prepared here - as with anywhere in the mountains - that the outside temperature can be surprisingly cold at night even when sea level places nearby have summery weather.

At weekends there can be several hundred people coming up to eat at the restaurant. Most peaceful during the week.
They cook game, pork, soups ("fasolada" - bean soup) and a large variety of other dishes. Two or more main dishes of the day are the norm. Fish - fresh fish/sea food almost every day, the owner Demosthenes dives/fishes when weather allows. Very good cooking, a little beyond the usual. Well-worth dining at Dasiko, for the excellent food and because once "home" for the evening in the mountains, you will want to stay and relax.
Perhaps the motto “Dasiko Horio, escape to nature” explains the place rather well.
You will find the rooms warm (in winter) but do grab a seat near the fireplace in the lounge area of the dining room and bar to feel cozy when relaxing in the evening.
Night-time views include distant settlements and dimly twinkling lights, far enough away to allow specially clear views of the stars on a good day.

The Falakro Ski Centre is about 65-70km from here. Another one nearby - just a few kilometres up the mountain - does not operate reliably, sadly.
There are 5 or 6 hiking trails around the mountain, a guide is available by advance request. The flora & fauna of Paggaio mountain is interesting and diverse. Worthy of note are also the rock engravings from 13th century B.C.
Read more about sights in the Kavala area

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THE ROOMS

Dasiko Horio consists of three chalet-like buildings: the cafe/restaurant, Orfeas and Athena.
Orfeas has two floors and bay windows. 10 rooms for 2-3 people, with sloping roofs. No balconies.
Athena is on one floor, with a (shared) balcony running on both sides. 10 rooms for 2-4 people (the 3rd & 4th in bunk-beds).
Rooms face either the Eleftheroupoli plain down below (and sea & islets in the distance) or the beautiful Paggaio mountain.
All rooms have simple bathrooms with showers.
Electric heaters are used for heating in the winter (they are very effective).

DISTANCES
Akrovouni village: 7 km, Eleftheroupoli town: 10 km
Kavala: 25 km, Kavala airport (at Chrisoupoli): 58 km
Paggaio mountain top: 15 km, Falakro ski centre (Drama): 75 km
Beaches: Heraklitsa & Nea Peramos-18 km
Caves: Alistrati-50 km, Aggiti-60 km
9 monasteries in 50 km radius (including the Ikosifinissa monastery at 40 km).
Ancient sites: Filippi & Lydia-35 km, Amfipoli (Lion statue & museum)-50 km
Renting a car is highly recommended, you cannot reach Dasiko Horio by other means.

RATES 2008 (rates include our Superb, All-questions-answered Personal service)

(rates apply until 5 May 2008 - there may be an adjustment after that date)

Rates are per room, per night and include breakfast, heating and all taxes.

MINIMUM STAY: 1-4 nights, depending on season/day of the week.
For 1-night stays, an extra 10 euros applies on all rates.

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