Tzivaeri in Naples

Η Neapoli Vion or Vatika, Laconia, the south-eastern mainland city of Greece, but also of Europe, stretches on the beach, in the embrace of the quiet bay between Elafonisos and Kavomalias.

The interesting 19th century street plan with picturesque houses in its old part, the unique walks by the sea along the two kilometers organized and awarded with a blue flag beach, and the interesting villages surrounded by age-old oaks and the mapped paths of Ka attract many walkers, hiking clubs and other visitors.

On Tzivaeri tavern We chose on recommendation, when waiting for the steamer to cross to Elafonisos, we walked along the beach where next to each other are the typical popular catering shops, with their wooden kiosks overlooking the sea.

The menu with the wooden cover aroused our interest, as well as the variety of dishes. As soon as we served the village salad, we were surprised by the quality of the tomato -unique sweet taste- but also the oil and the onions.

When we asked the smiling girl who served us - it was Filio - she replied that they have their own producers in the area who supply her with all the agricultural products. We tried many delicacies because in the end the ferry boat did not travel due to bad weather.

The appetizers were delicious, such as teas (traditional handmade fried pies with fresh goat cheese and mint), pastrumadopitakia, fried anchovies and fried sardines. From cooked The cuttlefish with pilaf and herbs stood out, the mussel pilaf, the shrimp saganaki, from the typical the pork pan, the goat in the hull, the wine rooster and the stereotypes the pastitsio and the moussaka. The fish was well cooked and fresh. From wine we served Laiko tou Tsimbidis from Monemvasia, a very decent ouzo wine.

The prices are good and the news that Tzivaeri is the only shop that works in winter & summer we were interested in learning more.

Owners of the ouzo are the I kiss Papadakou and Manolis Kranidiotis. Filio was born and raised in Keratsini and during her vacations she came to Naples to her parents' summer house. There she met and married Manolis, a professional fisherman, who also traded in fish, having a shop in the city of Naples.

The 2005 they found the shop on the beach and Filio decided to open an ouzo-tavern. With a smile always on her lips, she told us two words:

«My husband has a boat, from his father, while at the same time, with his fish shop, he knows all the fishermen, and sends fish to good shops in Athens, such as Psariston and Papaioannou. All we offer in Tzivaeri is fish, lobster and assholes fresh of the day.

Kakavia is our specialty, but only upon order. In winter we stay open, even though it has no visitors, port guards, more and more passers-by will be served by our store».

We respect more than anyone else those who guard Thermopylae, because it is not possible to talk about extending the tourist season with the shops closed half a month a year!