Arwen's meanderings

Hi everyone and welcome to my dinghy cruising blog about my John Welsford designed 'navigator' named Arwen. Built over three years, Arwen was launched in August 2007. She is a standing lug yawl 14' 6" in length. This blog records our dinghy cruising voyages together around the coastal waters of SW England.
Arwen has an associated YouTube channel so visit www.YouTube.com/c/plymouthwelshboy to find our most recent cruises and click subscribe.
On this blog you will find posts about dinghy cruising locations, accounts of our voyages, maintenance tips and 'How to's' ranging from rigging standing lug sails and building galley boxes to using 'anchor buddies' and creating 'pilotage notes'. I hope you find something that inspires you to get out on the water in your boat. Drop us a comment and happy sailing.
Steve and Arwen

Monday 25 August 2014

Neilson Messini Beachclub, Greece

Is in my humble opinion the best of the Neilson beach clubs I have stayed at thus far. The hotel staff are fantastic. Hard working, ever cheerful and confident in what they do. The food was delicious throughout the week. Occasionally a bit Samey some nights but high quality, very tasty, and plenty of choice.

We went for a pleasant bike ride this morning. I don't know much about bikes but what we rode today were far superior to our own bikes at home. We followed a route card provided by the hotel reception which took us, at our level, through farmland, olive groves, quiet villages and along golden beaches

A really pleasant way to start the day.

Well done Neilson. I think it is clear from my previous posts, I am impressed. 

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Steve
We were at Messini the week after you and also thought it was great. i went to see my Son who is beach Supervisor and been to other resorts but this is the best, I am a Sailmaker and Canvas in Plymouth, Armada Sails in Yacht Haven Quay.
Richard

steve said...

Hey, I past your place a couple of days ago. Next time I will call in. Your son was outstanding.....what a great guy and an outstanding team leader. Very highly respected by his instructors.

Best centre I have stayed at but as always, he centre is an irrelevance in my eyes. It is always the staff who make it

Next time I'll call in if hat is ok

Steve