Our trip to Greece worked out – and we want more

We’re back in Wrocław – our trip wrapped up just a few days ago.

First, the weather on Kos – almost perfect! Just two windy days, and the rest was pure sunshine without a single cloud.

Starting with an all-inclusive hotel turned out to be a smart idea. Less to carry, less to worry about – we could simply focus on Olek and the new baby challenges.

We stayed at Atlantica Marmari Beach and it was as we expected. The hotel has three main spots: a calm pool, the busy main pool, and of course the beach. With a little baby, we mostly stayed at the calm pool, and sometimes went to the beach – Olek loves playing in the sand.

Alice is still on maternity leave, so no work setup needed for her. She could fully focus on Olek – and on relaxing.

My “office” wasn’t perfect, but you can’t expect that in a hotel. Still, I managed to get everything done.

The internet was stable and good enough for calls – so for remote work, thumbs up. The working space itself… less so.

I split my work into three blocks:
– morning (before breakfast) – most important work – about 3-4h
– during the day – when I had enough of the sun
– evening – mainly for planning the next day.

The hotel activities were also decent: two tennis courts, two padel courts, and a gym that was pretty well equipped (for hotel standards). On the beach you can find a windsurfing center and even play some volleyball.

Marmari itself is tiny – a couple of restaurants, some beach bars, and the Supermarket Konstantinos. That’s about it outside the hotel.

I’ve recently returned to running and managed three training sessions during the trip. Tip: start before 8am – later it’s simply too hot. You can check my runs on Strava (photos included): https://www.strava.com/activities/15644393580.

Kos city

We also visited Kos town one afternoon. It’s a mix of old ruins, narrow streets, and a lively harbor full of restaurants and shops. Walking around with a stroller wasn’t always easy (hello, uneven pavements 😅), but still worth it. We stopped for coffee and ice cream and enjoyed the vibe. It was nice to get a small break from hotel life and see something different.

Summary

So overall – “enough all-inclusive for now.” The food was fine, but not really our thing. We’d rather cook ourselves or go out to restaurants for better quality. And since we don’t drink alcohol, the all-inclusive package is even less interesting. Our next trip (very soon!) will be something different – stay tuned 😉