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Cafe am Meer
Cafe am Meer
Vitt 13
18556 Putgarten
Germany
Location, location, location. This sweet wee cafe with passable coffee, okay cakes and nice service has simply the most gorgeous of views.
It is a must stop for a morning cycle ride.
3.5/5
Vitt 13
18556 Putgarten
Germany
Location, location, location. This sweet wee cafe with passable coffee, okay cakes and nice service has simply the most gorgeous of views.
It is a must stop for a morning cycle ride.
3.5/5
Gaststätte am Burgwall
Gaststätte am Burgwall
Restaurants und Gaststätten
An den Anlagen 4, 18574 Garz auf Rügen
Germany
Bad coffee, bad service, but a lovely sunny location conveniently situated close to the cycle trail.
1/5
Restaurants und Gaststätten
An den Anlagen 4, 18574 Garz auf Rügen
Germany
Bad coffee, bad service, but a lovely sunny location conveniently situated close to the cycle trail.
1/5
Leif's Pizza & Pasta
Poststraße.21, Prora 18609
Germany
Very very nice food with sufficient service at a reasonable price. We sat outside in the sun, the restaurant is bicycle friendly. If you are cycling through Prora, this would be a good place to plan a stop.
4/5
Germany
Very very nice food with sufficient service at a reasonable price. We sat outside in the sun, the restaurant is bicycle friendly. If you are cycling through Prora, this would be a good place to plan a stop.
4/5
Gasthof Grahlerfähre Restaurant
Gasthof Grahlerfähre Restaurant und Ferienwohnungen auf Süd Rügen
Grahlerfähre 1, 18573 Altefähr, Germany
Old world charm with simple lovely outdoor seating. We had not planned this meal and were delighted by the charm of the place.
We ate fish 'n' chips with an average beer. Loved the waterside view so much, that we ended up camping the night there
4/5
Grahlerfähre 1, 18573 Altefähr, Germany
Old world charm with simple lovely outdoor seating. We had not planned this meal and were delighted by the charm of the place.
We ate fish 'n' chips with an average beer. Loved the waterside view so much, that we ended up camping the night there
4/5
Campingplatz Möltenort
Campingplatz Möltenort
Uferweg 24, Heikendorf, Deutschland
campingplatz-möltenort.de
0431 2394529
The advantages of this place are that it is close to Kiel and an easy cycle to the DFDS ferry terminal.
The bathrooms and kitchen are okay, there is no shelter from the rain and you get told exactly where to pitch your tent.
This camping ground had a nice wee shop and cafe. The cafe sold good beer and consequently possibly had the friendliest Germans that we stumbled upon.
3/5
Uferweg 24, Heikendorf, Deutschland
campingplatz-möltenort.de
0431 2394529
The advantages of this place are that it is close to Kiel and an easy cycle to the DFDS ferry terminal.
The bathrooms and kitchen are okay, there is no shelter from the rain and you get told exactly where to pitch your tent.
This camping ground had a nice wee shop and cafe. The cafe sold good beer and consequently possibly had the friendliest Germans that we stumbled upon.
3/5
Campingplatz
Campingplatz Altenkirchen Drewoldke KG
Zittkower Weg 27, Altenkirchen, Deutschland
camping-auf-ruegen.de
038391 12965
This place was pretty posh, it had flat sandy tent sites, covered outdoor tables with benches, beautiful kitchens and bathrooms. Our problem was we arrived tired and smelly shortly after 21:00. We were to late to buy a prepaid card for the shower.
We stayed late season, early September, there were still many campers here, I am not sure if I would like this place mid-season.
This camping ground is right on the beech, we slept listening to the sound of the wind in the trees and waves lapping up the beech.
4/5
Zittkower Weg 27, Altenkirchen, Deutschland
camping-auf-ruegen.de
038391 12965
This place was pretty posh, it had flat sandy tent sites, covered outdoor tables with benches, beautiful kitchens and bathrooms. Our problem was we arrived tired and smelly shortly after 21:00. We were to late to buy a prepaid card for the shower.
We stayed late season, early September, there were still many campers here, I am not sure if I would like this place mid-season.
This camping ground is right on the beech, we slept listening to the sound of the wind in the trees and waves lapping up the beech.
4/5
Naturcamp
NATURCAMP Pruchten
Am Campingplatz 2, Pruchten, Deutschland
naturcamp.de
038231 2045
This was a nice flat, leafy and buzzing camping ground. It had good bathrooms, kitchens, a cafe and an excellent little general store.
We arrived well after the office closed, camped amongst the camper vans and were still able to use their showers. The office opened quite late in the morning, we could have cycled out without paying.
4/5
Am Campingplatz 2, Pruchten, Deutschland
naturcamp.de
038231 2045
This was a nice flat, leafy and buzzing camping ground. It had good bathrooms, kitchens, a cafe and an excellent little general store.
We arrived well after the office closed, camped amongst the camper vans and were still able to use their showers. The office opened quite late in the morning, we could have cycled out without paying.
4/5
Naturcampingplatz
Naturcampingplatz und Bungalowsiedlung Alt-Reddevitz
Alt Reddevitz 2, Middelhagen, Deutschland
rügen-urlaub.de
038308 66960
After a long day's cycling this was a delightfully friendly place to arrive at.
The tent site were not that level, thus not that suitable for tents. They had a lovely little dining room in their kitchen, however unfortunately for us, the cooking elements were not working.
Comparatively speaking this camping ground was quite expensive, though for some reason I did like it.
3/5
Alt Reddevitz 2, Middelhagen, Deutschland
rügen-urlaub.de
038308 66960
After a long day's cycling this was a delightfully friendly place to arrive at.
The tent site were not that level, thus not that suitable for tents. They had a lovely little dining room in their kitchen, however unfortunately for us, the cooking elements were not working.
Comparatively speaking this camping ground was quite expensive, though for some reason I did like it.
3/5
Texas Buyers Club
Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto
This was an excellent film. It was based in 1980's HIV culture and is focused on the life of a rodeo star and his quest to overcome his prejudice whilst search for retroviral drugs.
There were some sex scenes include that I felt were not really needed, but other than this it was a very well told story and great film.
4/5
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto
This was an excellent film. It was based in 1980's HIV culture and is focused on the life of a rodeo star and his quest to overcome his prejudice whilst search for retroviral drugs.
There were some sex scenes include that I felt were not really needed, but other than this it was a very well told story and great film.
4/5
Garden Apartment
34-500 Zakopane
Bulwary Slowackiego
www.ogrodowy.krupowki.biz
It is kind of hard to review this place. It is part of an old house, with where-possible original furniture. We were there in autumn and it was cold in the evenings. However it had central heating and an electric heater if needed. The place was very clean and had everything that was needed. Our hosts were very friendly, warm and inviting. They even did a load of our smelly cycling washing for us.
It rained everyday we were there, but we still managed to sit wrapped up on their balcony. They also have an excellent shower and a very comfortable bed.
Location-wise it is situated on a creek and is very peaceful. It is also only a short walk to the town centre.
If you want a five star hotel then this is not your place. If you want an authentic and clean guest-house then this will be perfect.
4/5
Bulwary Slowackiego
www.ogrodowy.krupowki.biz
It is kind of hard to review this place. It is part of an old house, with where-possible original furniture. We were there in autumn and it was cold in the evenings. However it had central heating and an electric heater if needed. The place was very clean and had everything that was needed. Our hosts were very friendly, warm and inviting. They even did a load of our smelly cycling washing for us.
It rained everyday we were there, but we still managed to sit wrapped up on their balcony. They also have an excellent shower and a very comfortable bed.
Location-wise it is situated on a creek and is very peaceful. It is also only a short walk to the town centre.
If you want a five star hotel then this is not your place. If you want an authentic and clean guest-house then this will be perfect.
4/5
Restauracja "U Śliwy"
Chochołów 103
34-513 Chochołów
Poland
www.sliwa.chocholow.pl
This was a traditional roadside restaurant. We stopped because it was all we could find and were presently surprised with the good service and delicious food and coffee.
It is also bicycle friendly.
5/5 for the coffee
3/5 for everything else.
34-513 Chochołów
Poland
www.sliwa.chocholow.pl
This was a traditional roadside restaurant. We stopped because it was all we could find and were presently surprised with the good service and delicious food and coffee.
It is also bicycle friendly.
5/5 for the coffee
3/5 for everything else.
Uno Pizzeria
027 32 Zuberec 202
Slovakia
Incredibly good pizza paired with incredibly bad service. The restaurant itself is nice and we managed to sit outside over looking a stream. Our pizza was thick crusted and cooked in a stone oven. There was nowhere to lock our bicycles and the service was simply rude.
3/5
Slovakia
Incredibly good pizza paired with incredibly bad service. The restaurant itself is nice and we managed to sit outside over looking a stream. Our pizza was thick crusted and cooked in a stone oven. There was nowhere to lock our bicycles and the service was simply rude.
3/5
Cafe Tygodnik Podhalański
Kościuszki 3,
34-500 Zakopane,
Poland.
This is a delightful friendly rooftop alternative to kitted-up-mountain-mad Zakopane social-life.
Multiple rooms and multiple plugs, free internet, friendly people and great outdoor balcony. I have not worked out what kind of coffee they serve and unfortunately it is of average to good quality, however the cool clientèle more than make up for any coffee shortcomings. Most probably the best café in Zakopane.
3/5
34-500 Zakopane,
Poland.
This is a delightful friendly rooftop alternative to kitted-up-mountain-mad Zakopane social-life.
Multiple rooms and multiple plugs, free internet, friendly people and great outdoor balcony. I have not worked out what kind of coffee they serve and unfortunately it is of average to good quality, however the cool clientèle more than make up for any coffee shortcomings. Most probably the best café in Zakopane.
3/5
RIJOCamping
Stará Lesná
Slovakia
www.rijocamping.eu
This place seemed to be just after our money, while providing as little service as possible. It had mostly unfriendly staff and limited facilities. It has an outdoor café and rudimentary showers and toilets. The ground was a little hard, stony, uneven and unkept.
I would have given this pace a 1/5 if it was not for a friendly morning worker who upon seeing my Lithuanian identity card politely asked if I spoke Russian.
2/5 and I would cycle past it next time.
Slovakia
www.rijocamping.eu
This place seemed to be just after our money, while providing as little service as possible. It had mostly unfriendly staff and limited facilities. It has an outdoor café and rudimentary showers and toilets. The ground was a little hard, stony, uneven and unkept.
I would have given this pace a 1/5 if it was not for a friendly morning worker who upon seeing my Lithuanian identity card politely asked if I spoke Russian.
2/5 and I would cycle past it next time.
Camping Dunajec
Červený Kláštor
059 06
www.campingdunajec.sk
This was a very clean, pleasant and quiet camping ground and guest-house. Our campsite was right on the Dunajec river, the ground was soft and level. The site had a toilet block, shower block and kitchen. The kitchen was not well stocked, but did have hotplates for cooking, a sink for the dishes and drinking water.
Attached to the Guest house was a restaurant which served good healthy food. The staff were efficient and friendly. They provided us with a cycling map of the area and filled up our Thermos with hot water.
Be warned, like all of our Slovakian camping grounds, we had to pay a 'tourist tax'. For non-Slovak speakers this was not clear from the website. The tax was € 0.40.
Out of the four camping grounds we visited in Sloviaka, this was by far the cheapest and best.
4/5
059 06
www.campingdunajec.sk
This was a very clean, pleasant and quiet camping ground and guest-house. Our campsite was right on the Dunajec river, the ground was soft and level. The site had a toilet block, shower block and kitchen. The kitchen was not well stocked, but did have hotplates for cooking, a sink for the dishes and drinking water.
Attached to the Guest house was a restaurant which served good healthy food. The staff were efficient and friendly. They provided us with a cycling map of the area and filled up our Thermos with hot water.
Be warned, like all of our Slovakian camping grounds, we had to pay a 'tourist tax'. For non-Slovak speakers this was not clear from the website. The tax was € 0.40.
Out of the four camping grounds we visited in Sloviaka, this was by far the cheapest and best.
4/5
Bicykle Kostka
Cycle Shop
www.bicykle-kostka.sk
Štefánikova 38
05901 Spišská Belá
Slovakia
We stopped here for minor on-the-road repairs. Prices were very reasonable. The cycle mechanic had limited English, a high degree of expertise, plenty of local cycling knowledge and was very friendly and patient.
If you are cycling past and even if you do not need repairs, call in, buy some power-bars, have a chat and pay to get your bike checked over. The owner seemed quite flexible when it came to helping a passing tour-cyclist.
4/5 for a wonderful little shop.
www.bicykle-kostka.sk
Štefánikova 38
05901 Spišská Belá
Slovakia
We stopped here for minor on-the-road repairs. Prices were very reasonable. The cycle mechanic had limited English, a high degree of expertise, plenty of local cycling knowledge and was very friendly and patient.
If you are cycling past and even if you do not need repairs, call in, buy some power-bars, have a chat and pay to get your bike checked over. The owner seemed quite flexible when it came to helping a passing tour-cyclist.
4/5 for a wonderful little shop.
ATC Vavrišovo (dolný kemp)
Vavrišovo 285
032 42
Slovakia
www.atcvavrisovo.sk
We turned up here unannounced and could not find anyone to serve us. When we did find someone their service was barely sufficient.
The toilets, showers and kitchen left quite a bit to be desired. The camp-sites were level and soft with a scattering of outdoor furniture.
3/5
032 42
Slovakia
www.atcvavrisovo.sk
We turned up here unannounced and could not find anyone to serve us. When we did find someone their service was barely sufficient.
The toilets, showers and kitchen left quite a bit to be desired. The camp-sites were level and soft with a scattering of outdoor furniture.
3/5
J&T BANKA Café
Grand Hotel Starý Smokovec
Starý Smokovec 38
062 01
Slovakia
http://jt-bankacafe.sk/kaviarne-ghss.html
Excellent Tonino Lamborghini coffee, excellent food, excellent service, excellent furniture.
4/5 because I said excellent too many times. A café needs a little more character before I can give a 5/5.
Starý Smokovec 38
062 01
Slovakia
http://jt-bankacafe.sk/kaviarne-ghss.html
Excellent Tonino Lamborghini coffee, excellent food, excellent service, excellent furniture.
4/5 because I said excellent too many times. A café needs a little more character before I can give a 5/5.
Penzión ROHÁČ
027 32
Zuberec 157
Slovakia
www.penzion-rohac.sk
Very warm and clean rooms, well-equipped kitchen and friendly hosts. We were on the upper floor with a balcony and views over roofs onto the mountains. There was no problem leaving our bicycles locked up in their basement.
I did have some unhelpful trouble booking the place.
I have little experience in penzións, but for what it was I will give it a 4/5.
Zuberec 157
Slovakia
www.penzion-rohac.sk
Very warm and clean rooms, well-equipped kitchen and friendly hosts. We were on the upper floor with a balcony and views over roofs onto the mountains. There was no problem leaving our bicycles locked up in their basement.
I did have some unhelpful trouble booking the place.
I have little experience in penzións, but for what it was I will give it a 4/5.
Koliba Holica
Huty 227
027 32
Zuberec
Slovakia
http://kolibaholica.sk
I am not into traditional restaurants at all. This one was very pretty and clean, with very good steak and bacon and excellent coffee. We were there on a very sunny autumn afternoon and sat outside on the balcony. It was idyllic and I would not hesitate to return. Price wise it was perhaps a little on the high side.
4/5
027 32
Zuberec
Slovakia
http://kolibaholica.sk
I am not into traditional restaurants at all. This one was very pretty and clean, with very good steak and bacon and excellent coffee. We were there on a very sunny autumn afternoon and sat outside on the balcony. It was idyllic and I would not hesitate to return. Price wise it was perhaps a little on the high side.
4/5
Sviští Brloh
Podbanské
Slovakia
No website
This was a wonderful character-driven pokey café/restaurant nestled quite far off the main road alongside of the Tatra mountains.
Lovely friendly service. We sat outside in the sun, drank Kofola and ate our own muesli bars.
3/5
Slovakia
No website
This was a wonderful character-driven pokey café/restaurant nestled quite far off the main road alongside of the Tatra mountains.
Lovely friendly service. We sat outside in the sun, drank Kofola and ate our own muesli bars.
3/5
Autocamping Vavrišovo s.r.o.
Vavrišovo
032 42 Pribylina
Slovakia
www.autocampingvavrisovo.sk
This place had great showers and toilets. Was quite compact with lovely trees. There were relatively few sites to pitch a tent and the spots I found were not level and very stoney.
Check-in required a telephone call which we could not make. After being told to wait an hour and then no one coming, coupled with the noise of the other people staying there, we left, disappointed.
2/5
032 42 Pribylina
Slovakia
www.autocampingvavrisovo.sk
This place had great showers and toilets. Was quite compact with lovely trees. There were relatively few sites to pitch a tent and the spots I found were not level and very stoney.
Check-in required a telephone call which we could not make. After being told to wait an hour and then no one coming, coupled with the noise of the other people staying there, we left, disappointed.
2/5
