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The main hub of island activity boasts a botanic garden, olive grove and (supposedly) haunted Benedictine monastery, inhabited by peacocks.
Finish the day by watching the sun go down from the comfort of a sun lounger, enjoying live guitar music in the cafe, or, best of all, floating in the beautiful tranquility of the salt lake.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34949 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33284 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33284 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33027 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33027 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31101 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31101 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29825 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29825 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29577
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However views are great and water is clean and clear.
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Then make the tough choice of either whole-grilled local fish, or meat traditionally slow cooked in a cast-iron pot, sitting on coals and covered with hot ash. (Slow cooked meat needs to be ordered in advance)

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Great people-watching location. Situated at the old fish market, where day-expedition boats now set out.

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