Tuesday 23rd September 2025 – Paralia Glyfa, Greece

This was an opportunity to use my e-bike and I planned a route towards the port of Kyllini. The ride took me past the resort of Loutra Kyllini where there are remains of the Roman hot springs and there is still a spa hotel using the hot waters. A long climb took me to Kastro, dominated by Frankish castle of Chlemoutsi and heading towards Kyllini port , I was rewarded by views of the large island of Zakynthos (or Zante) with its bright yellow ferry heading for Kyllini.
I headed back to Kastro, admiring its church before stopping at the Kafenio (café) Alexopoulos Nikolaos for essential rehydration. I had stopped there before and was very impressed by their meze (snacks) that they serve with alcoholic drinks. Two beers followed and I didn’t need any lunch after the meze.
Back then to Aginara Beach by a different road, past many olive groves and lovely views.
Photos: The church at Kastro with the castle behind; My first Greek coffee of the holiday, as always, served with a very welcome glass of cold water; And my beer with meze at the Kastro café; The Chlemoutsi Castle.