Eat· Ambracian Gulf· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic

Vonitsa Waterfront Tavernas (Marina, Faros, Maistrali)

38° 55.2′ N · 20° 53.2′ E

Vonitsa's quayside is lined with tavernas, ouzeries and cafe-bars facing the gulf and the castle islet, and Noonsite notes the front has plenty of them. Gulf fish, sardines and shrimp are the things to order.

Practical

Coordinate is Taverna Marina on Ethnikou Stadiou, the waterfront by the quay (OSM). Also on the front (all OSM): Opos Palia (38.92093N 20.88643E), O Faros on Emmanouil Deligiorgi (38.92056N 20.88903E) and O Maistrali tou Lambrou (38.92070N 20.89044E) towards Koukoumitsa, with Denny's on Plateia Anaktoriou (38.92045N 20.88713E). Cafe-bars Hub, Via Spetto, En Plo, Bar Code and Event Cafe line Ethnikou Stadiou for breakfast and evening drinks. If anchored off Koukoumitsa, land at the landward end of the causeway and walk in. Ambracian sardines and gambari shrimp are local specialities (Cleopatra Marina site). Hours and prices are not published; verify locally.

Best for

A relaxed gulf-side dinner after a day in the Inland Sea

Season

Busiest in July-August; quieter but open in shoulder months