The cafe of Mouggos

Under the beautiful settlement Country of Astypalias, which climbs to the impressive medieval castle, in the square next to the windmills, where in summer life is crowded and full of shops, in winter it is deserted and usually the north wind blows.

“Go to Mougos cafe, there you will be compensated. Just opposite the City Hall ", suggest the locals to any xenomerites who wander in search of shelter.

Mougos cafe, indeed, is a pure museum. Old mosaic floor, the decorative choices in the frames and cabinets of the kitchen - a dark bright green combined with blue - bold and interesting, while the walls are drowned out by dozens of photos and old advertisements.

Photos taken in the store from incredible parties and pleasant moments, but also historical photos by Che Guevara until the late Constantinos Karamanlis, but also Costas Karamanlis. The classic map of the country's prime ministers and of course the illustrated proverbs about gambling and the "sell cash and sell on credit".

The cafe of Mouggos, since the coffee man died, passed into the hands of the owner of the building, his Nikola, the so-called "Mouggos", for unknown reasons, a builder and at the same time an employee of the Archaeological Service of Astypalea.

The cafe offers everything, the stranger comes, drinks him brown of, eats one meze, he asks information about the island, for home buying opportunities and in a couple of years, he picks up his house turnkey. Where to run! Nicholas's life and state, his incredible stories with his endless stories, but also the love and trust nurtured by his friends, acquaintances and prospective clients confirm it.

The cafe serves coffees, herbal drinks, ouza, and whiskeys, but there is no shortage, especially in summer, on the adjacent terrace of fresh produce ouzo appetizers and roast octopus.

The crowded Mougos cafe, but winter has its glories, as most "tourist" operate only in summer. Locals, relatives from Athens, but also some out-of-town tourists who have run out in Greece, around the wood stove, play cards, throw backgammon, drink their rakomelo and talk about love, work, a festival, and of course politics .

Since there is time for everything, as the winters on the island are endless…