Karteri Apartments

One of the many advantages of a holiday in Fiskardo is that everything is on your doorstep, such as the array of excellent tavernas, kafenions and small shops. The attractions of a busy harbour front, beautiful countryside and secluded coves are all within easy walking distance. The Karteri Apartments have a historic connection with Fiskardo’s often turbulent history, as they are named after the headland on which they are built. ‘Karteri’ means to ‘wait’ or ‘ambush’. The Karteri headland, with its sweeping views of the Ithaka Channel, would have been the best place to post lookouts to warn of approaching pirates, yet still be within easy reach of a galley moored on the lee side of the harbour.

The apartments were designed to maximise the harbour and coastal views by utilising the rising hillside. There are seven apartments in the building that complement the existing, elegant Venetian houses surrounding it. Easily reached by an old shaded alleyway with original flagstones, leading up from the waterfront.

The accommodation ranges from spacious two bedroom apartments to penthouse studios, all equipped to a good standard with fitted kitchens, a cooker or mini oven with living areas which are comfortable and well furnished. A connecting path and steps, lined with geraniums and shrubs provides access to the plunge pool.

The village beach is a mere two minutes’ walk away with the choice of many other places to cool off and swim a little further on, including the impressive slabs of limestone dipping into the sea immediately below the old Venetian light tower on the point. Guests can definitely enjoy the best of both worlds here.