The Premium Double Room at Sunshine Apartments covers 30 square metres and sleeps four, with white linen on comfortable beds and a bathroom finished to a higher standard than the usual holiday rental. A private balcony looks out over Neos Marmaras, with an electric kettle and fully equipped kitchenette tucked into the room for tea or coffee at any hour. Air conditioning, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi round out a space meant for actual living rather than just sleeping.

Downstairs and beyond, the village does much of the work. Neos Marmaras centre has restaurants, pizzerias, cafes and bars, with seafood tavernas scattered throughout for evenings that run long. Ta Kymata, a family-run taverna on the sand since 1950, is among them. The nearby sandy beaches carry Blue Flag status, and walking trails run through the surrounding countryside for those who want to explore further. It is a room built for a base, with the village itself close at hand.