Latest Reviews for Tragaki

Tsilivi the nearest lively resort some 3 miles away ...7 euros taxi ride or 1.40 euro Bus ride .. Tragaki ..very quiet & relaxing 4 x resturants , 2 x beaches all easy walkable from the Hotel ...Hotel restuarant very good & also bar entertainment We will go back again , because of its appeal

If u are looking for a very clean & Friendly hotel , u will be very satisified with Maistrali ....everything very clean & tidy , all the Staff are Brill & the owners could not do enough to make our holiday enjoyable . Special mention to the Bar ...Steve & Jackie are excellent ... If u are looking for a very relaxing Holiday , this is it !

very out of the way, too hot and long to walk into town, very expensive dearest holiday iv ever had, will not return despit having a good time.

Loved the apartment complex very relaxing for first few days, nothing else around at all to do especially if you have teenagers, food and service was great and the bar staff (welsh couple were brill) The locals got priority ie got to leave on departure days hours after check out time amonst other things. Met some really great people but would not return to this resort or hotel/apartment complex.

Nice little resort didnt see that much of it we tended to gon into Tsivili most days which is great nice beach with watersports, and a couple of nice tavernas to get out of the midday sun and plenty of shops etc.

we stayed at maistrali in Sept 2008 we found the whole experience very good, the apartments were spotlessly clean we even had the bins emptied on Sundays the food on site was very good and all of the staff were so very nice and helpful.Miltos and Effie treated us all as if we were relations which made the stay even better.We will be ba ck there next year. well done

Tragaki is still a small village virtually untouched by the developers. Quaint, yet modern in places, it has stunning views and the beaches are quiet, compared to neighbouring Tsilivi. The locals are lovely friendly people, many of whom don't speak English, but alway greet you with a Yassoo (Hello) or Kalimera (Good morning) There are several good places to eat on the "main" Tragaki /Tsilivi road. I tried most of them and was impressed by variety of choice on the menu, the quality of the food, the reasonable prices and the hospitality of the owners / staff. During the day and evening (up til 8pm) the local bus travels between Zante Town and Tragaki, via Tsilivi, costing approx 80 cents. Tragaki has very little "night life", but a 5 minute taxi ride away is Tsilivi, with it's many bars, pubs, discos and some very good restaurants.

What a lovely peaceful place to stay. Christos and his family do their very best to make your stay as pleasurable as possible.The self catering rooms are spotlessly clean and comfortable with all you need for a great self catering holiday. It is very popular with loads of return guests, who return time after time. Travelling on my own as I do quite often, I found it to be very safe and had no qualms about walking onmy own at night. If your looking for a peaceful, relaxed holiday, I would recommend the Dream Studios (To Oniro in Greek)I loved the place and will certainly be returning soon. J. Gilroy. Scotland. May/June 2008

Arrived on Sunday lunchtime 12.30 and by 1.00pm felt like we had never been away (this is our third time) and we didn’t have to wait long to meet someone we knew. Pete and his family from Barnsley shouted some abuse across the pool and we knew we were back at home!

As usual, Miltos, Effie, Steve, Jackie and Voula were all on hand to welcome us and deal with our every request, and within a couple of days we had made lots new pals; Charlie and Ross, Alan and Alison, and Andy and Caroline. This is a really friendly place.

We spent a couple of nights in Tsilivi, one great evening watching the mighty England crush Croatia in a World Cup qualifier (many drinks) and another just chilling watching the world go by (many drinks also)

Tragaki itself is quiet but the restaurant at Amboula beach is fantastic and we managed to get caught up in a Greek christening one night (many drinks)

The whole holiday was nearly knackered by the rather inconsiderate collapse of XL Airlines, which my wife took totally personally, but once again Voula came to the rescue and due largely to her help we got to the airport at the right time and only had to hang around for a couple of hours

All in all business as usual at the Maistrali and we will be back next year at about the same time

Mike and Glenis

Arrived on Sun 25 May 08 at the Maistrali Apartments. We had E-Mailed previously to request an apartment not on the ground floor and received a reply from Voula saying she would do her best. We were disappointed when we were offered a ground floor apartment. We complained and were told for an extra 10 euros per day we could have a top floor apartment. We reluctantly agreed (another £58 onto the cost of the holiday). The room was excellent and the balcony looked both onto the centre of the complex and also the sea.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Maistrali. The food was great and reasonably priced and the bar and restaurant were very ably managed by Steve and his partner Jackie.

The brochures say that Tsilivi is only 2 kilometers away. Rubbish its about a 50 min walk or a 7 euro taxi journey.

Tragaki itself is very quiet in fact too quiet. It only has one or two bars and tavernas. It boasts two beaches which are not very pretty.

We went into Tsilivi a couple of times and quite enjoyed it with its large array of pubs and restaurants although I can imagine it could be a bit noisy later on at night.

We did the cruise to Smugglers Cove which was superb. The colour of the water is breathtaking although chilly. Swimming from the boat was also on offer.

The weather for our week was very warm and we had no rain until we got off the plane at Glasgow Airport.

If you wish to see any pictures of my holiday you are welcome to view them at rcraigp.co.uk

Fab beaches, 2 great tavernas on the beach. No nightlife as such-absolutely brilliant!

Fantastic holiday! Very relaxing, Effie and Miltos very friendly and welcoming. Steve and Jackie in the bar and restaurant brilliant. One of the best holidays we have had!

The MAISTRALI HOTEL is in TRAGAKI BEACH a small and very peaceful location 3 kms north of TSILIVI.

The complex has about 50 apartments, with a large swimming pool (and kiddies pool ) as the central feature. There is a bar and restaurant on site. The food there was excellent-my favourite was the lamb. Prices were good ( abt 7 euros per main course) We ate there most nights and always enjoyed the food. There was also a breakfast and lunch menu available.

The apartments came equipped with a fridge, toaster and kettle and a two ring hot plate.There was a balcony to sit out on and enjoy the sunshine. TIP- If you get an apartment at the far end- you get the bonus of great sea-views over to Kefalonia and the mainland. The cleaners kept the apartments spotless.

The staff were the most friendly and helpful we have come across- - Jenny and Voula at reception were superb - they will also teach you some Greek to use on your holiday- to impress or puzzle the locals - Steve and Jackie at the bar/ restaurant were terrific and so helpful. The owner Miltos and his wife Effie - were always on hand and worked long hours to make sure your holiday went as hoped. Because the staff are friendly it helps the guests relax and enjoy their holidays much more.

There are two small but pebbly beaches within a few minutes of the hotel. The Amboula beach was the better one and there are several tavernas there. Our favourite was the Amboula Beach Restaurant (one on the right at the waters edge- ) extensive menu- good food- good prices and friendly service.

There were several good walks in the area-from gentle ones through the olive groves to the more strenuous one up to TRAGAKI in the hills some 4 kms away. The views from the hilltops are superb.If you go there visit-Harrys Bar or cafe- a lovely old Greek couple run it and it is like stepping back in time. They only seem to sell-cans of juice and beer and ice lollies and crisps.

The reception staff will point you in the right direction. There is another beach to visit -abt 3kms away- turn right at the Crossroads Taverna_ then down the country lane to the beach- return via the coastal path passing the church on the cliff top. The views from there are terrific. Well worth the walk. The path brings you to the small beach near to the hotel.

There is a small supermarket- opposite the hotel-open 8am to 10pm. It sells everything the self catering holidaymaker needs. Prices are reasonable.

All in all the complex was superb- the local area was quiet- perfect for peace and quiet. We had a super holiday.

MONEY SAVER TIP - We booked direct on their own website booked a flight only from Edinburgh, with Direct Holidays. We saved plenty compared to booking with the major travel companies. Try it and see if it benefits you. Taxi from Zante airport to the hotel was 17 euros each way.

TSILIVI was 3 kms away- a 30-40 minute walk- or 5 euros in a taxi. TIP- if walking -walk there and taxi it back to avoid the steep hill at start of Tsilivi.There is also a bus from nr the hotel to town- just over one euro per fare-The town was lively with dozens upon dozens of bars and hotels -and cafes- very popular with the teens and twenties- The beach there is excellent and goes for a couple of miles.

ZANTE AIRPORT- arrivals are easy- and taxis sit at the front door. Departures are less fun! The check in/luggage scanning needs serious updating and is slow- expect queues -the departures hall is small and seats are limited- TIP_ take your own water/juice-and snack to eat before boarding- save on the high prices inside the building. We were lucky to be warned and and were grateful for the tip.

We would certainly recommend staying at the MAISTRALI and we would return there.

Another fantastic holiday at the Maistrili (2nd yr running).
The staff are wonderful, so friendly, you feel like one of the family. The food is excellent and you will be hard pushed to beat it anywhere.
The whole place is lovely and clean, I just can't fault it.
Met lots of lovely people and will be staying in touch with some of them.

Tsilivi is only a 10 min taxi ride away and costs about 7 Euros, you can walk but it is quite a way. There are loads of places to eat here but that's all we went for just for a change. Try Majestic, Contesina (Italian), all good.

We will return!

if u book a hol at the MISTRALI u wont go far wrong,owners and staff are magic (we know they want your custom but they are really genuine) say hello to PEDRO handy man ,pool cleaner,case carrier,gardener,u name it. previous comments about rooms and cleaners are spot on, eating out,great meals at all the taverns but a special mention about ";THE WAVE"; bottom of the hill on the left hand side at Amboula Beach,look out for ALEX the owner a dead ringer for PETER KAYE, by the 3rd visit u will have met all the family from the chef to the grandchildren,dont think about rushing the meal you sit there till the small hours.

Went to tsilivi once in the 2 weeks, too fast for us,it loses its greek feel ,great for yougsters though. trips out/ didnt do any ,kept saying lets do it tomorrow but we were so laid back round the pool or on the beach tomorrow never came,till it was time to go home (sad) will go back to maistrali again.

one word of warning......... take plenty of water and food to the airport, cost of food and drink a real rip off but that was the only dowside. all in all great holiday.