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In and around the White Mountains walkers on a continuous route need not necessarily make reservations, because it is unlikely that all village accommodation will be full at any one time. Omalos hotels, for the Samaria Gorge, could be full on certain days of the week with group bookings, but the hamlet also has rooming houses.

If your overnight accommodation does not provide meals, there is normally somewhere nearby that does. In villages where customer turnover is not continuous, landladies produce simple home-cooked meals to order. The choice will be limited, but the food will be wholesome – eat what is on offer. Travelling food vans supply villages with fresh produce to supplement what is home-grown. Order chickpeas, beans or lentils in advance, but spaghetti and cheese or omelette and pork grills with chips are almost always available. Salad, fruit and vegetables vary in availability. Home-made wine is preferred locally, but if no other is available your own wine bought elsewhere would not offend in an informal village taverna (but ask). In mountain villages sheep’s milk yoghurt (all milk is boiled) is made in the spring. Breakfast, not usually included, will be bread and jam, tea or coffee (instant, or Greek), or ‘mountain tea’ made from local herbs. Fresh orange juice, commercially made yoghurt, eggs and local honey may also be available.