Lobster lunches at Poulithra by the Sea

Poulithra is a small town on the shore of Southern Arcadia on the foothills of Mount Parnassos. We were there with our cousins, Yianni and Anna, for a couple of days of relaxation.

The little harbor of Poulithra

 

 It's about a four hour drive from Athens and if you take the scenic shore road you will run the risk of driving off the cliffs and into the wide blue sea! I couldn't keep my eyes off the beautiful shore that wove like a ribbon around the coast. The small beach towns beckoned me but we had to keep going if we were to reach our destination in time for lunch with the cousins.

The swim ladder off the Smyros Resort platform

Swim Platform into the secluded cove

Happy swimmer

The Smyros Resort Pool 

View from the pool area

 Outdoor Dining area at the Smyros Resort

We were headed for Smyros Resort, a new hotel with a gorgeous swimming pool set on a hill overlooking the sea and secluded swimming from a platform off the cliffs into a cove that felt like a piece of heaven.

View from Dining area

 

We arrived on time and the cousins told us that fresh lobster was available. Yes! We ordered our lunch and got settled in.

 Simple side dish

The Lobster Dish!

The lobster with Spaghetti. Delicious!

 

According to the chef, the sea around Poulithra is a crossing for lobsters on their way to the open sea and if you are lucky you can find many of them.

A passage in the Resort

Our Room with a view!

Ripe Olives

Full Moon

 

Smyros Resort corner

Last swim

The pool at night

Our stay at the Smyros Resort in Poulithra was magical. The memory of the sea and the mountains, the taste of the lobster and the hospitality of the local people will nurture me through the cold Northeast winter.

Maria