{"id":1828,"date":"2022-04-10T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-10T12:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afamilysafariblog.naiad-digital.co.ke\/index.php\/2022\/04\/10\/for-families-what-to-do-with-kids-on-watamu-beach-kenya\/"},"modified":"2022-04-10T12:03:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-10T12:03:00","slug":"for-families-what-to-do-with-kids-on-watamu-beach-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afamilysafariblog.naiad-digital.co.ke\/index.php\/2022\/04\/10\/for-families-what-to-do-with-kids-on-watamu-beach-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"For Families&#8230;What To Do With Kids, On Watamu Beach, Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A taxi<\/strong> \u2013 We recommend Njaguna +254 (0) 722 895752 \/ 0716 06453 or ask your receptionist \/ manager to assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A tuktuk<\/strong> \u2013 A great way to travel around Watamu. It\u2019s fun and memorable and kids love it. We recommend Peter +254 (0) 714886585 or ask your receptionist\/manager to assist. Please get a rate first so you don\u2019t have to keep haggling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Camel on the beach <\/strong>\u2013 You\u2019ll probably be overcharged .. but that\u2019s what holidays are all about&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walk on the beach<\/strong> \u2013 FOC!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image is-style-default\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-full\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Photo-25-08-2020-19-38-38-2-edited.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-1931\\\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image is-style-default\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_0004-edited.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-1942\\\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image is-style-default\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-full\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_2002-edited.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-1944\\\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"\\&quot;has-text-align-center\\&quot; wp-block-heading\">Activities:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"\\&quot;has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\" has-medium-font-size\\\" style=\\\"text-transform:capitalize\\\">inland:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"a\\\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.eastafricanreptiles.com\/\\\">Bio Ken Snake Farm<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 A very simple, no-frills, award-winning organisation that does soooo much to save lives throughout Kenya (from snake-bites) &#8230; and further. It\u2019s open from 10am -12 midday &amp; 2pm to 5pm. We recommend visiting when they \u2018milk\u2019 the snakes i.e. getting the anti-venom. We recommend calling them on +254 (0) 707 577748&nbsp; to check when this is. Child friendly to the extreme &#8230; in fact every child visiting Watamu should do this (even if us Mummy\u2019s are nervous&#8230;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"http:\/\/www.watamu.biz\/watamu-attractions.php?cid=4\\\">The Gedi Ruins<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> Not far from Watamu, near the junction with the main Mombasa-Malindi road, lie the Gedi Ruins, a National Museum site and a window into the mysterious past of this stretch of coastline. The town of Gedi was a Swahili settlement established in the 13th-century town and inhabited by sailors, traders, and settlers from Oman who plied the spice trade between the Middle East and Africa. Hmmmm \u2026 Child friendly? It may not be the best part of their holiday, but we feel its important!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" are-vertically-aligned-center\\\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" is-vertically-aligned-center\\\" style=\\\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\\\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\\\"flex-basis:320px\\\">\n<p class=\\\"has-text-align-center\\\" style=\\\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6\\\"><strong><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/localocean.co\/\\\">Local Ocean Trust<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\\\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6\\\">This NGO works to rescue, rehabilitate and conserve the environment for turtles native to the Kenyan coastline. A visit to their premises to understand the work that they do and visit some of the fascinating patients in the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre is a great way to teach kids the importance of caring for our oceans and their inhabitants. Child friendly to the extreme! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" is-vertically-aligned-center\\\" style=\\\"flex-basis:50%\\\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-cover aligncenter\\\" style=\\\"min-height:400px\\\"><span aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" class=\\\"has-ast-global-color-5-background-color has-background-dim-100 wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-dim\\\"><\/span><div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-cover__inner-container\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Photo-20-12-2019-22-00-15-2-1024x1024.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-1863\\\" width=\\\"300\\\" height=\\\"300\\\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"a\\\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"http:\/\/www.kenyaforestservice.org\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=688:arabuko-sokoke-forest&amp;catid=180&amp;Itemid=689\\\">Arabuko&nbsp;Sokoke Forest Reserve and National Park<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; This is the largest remaining coastal forest in Eastern Africa. The entire reserve covers 420km<sup>2<\/sup> and is home to many different rare species of&nbsp;birds (more than 270 species), mammals, butterflies&nbsp;and plants. A small herd of elephants frequent a watering hole within the forest most evenings but what excites those in the know it that it is home to many endemic species. Child friendly? We\u2019d definitely recommend you take them to see the elephants in the evening with a sundowner\/kids supper.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-full\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_2400-1-edited.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-1910\\\"\/><figcaption><em>A family walk around the Sokoke Forest<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"http:\/\/www.crystalbaywatamu.com\/eng\/golf\/\\\">Golf<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>Watamu is fortunate enough to have a small nine-hole golf course. This is a perfect family or friendly outing which lasts two and a half hours \u2026 or \u2026 if this is something you seriously enjoy, we\u2019d thoroughly recommend you take a day trip (about an hour drive each way) to <a href=\\\"https:\/\/vipingoridge.com\/golf\/\\\">Vipingo Ridge Golf Course<\/a>. Just past Kilifi, it\u2019s beautiful and a lovely clubhouse ideal for lunch. &nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"\\&quot;has-medium-font-size\\&quot; wp-block-heading\" style=\\\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\\\">On the Seas:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"a\\\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/UnreelFishingKenya\\\">Deep-Sea Fishing<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 East Africa, especially Watamu is a Mecca for deep-sea fishermen, with many World and all-Africa records being held in Kenya. We recommend Unreel Fishing. Call\/WhatsApp on +254 (0) 758987491 or +254 (0) 710350963. They offer \u00bd day, full day, night &amp; day-night-day trips. Their policy is to tag and release all billfish and other designated endangered species such as Giant Trevally. There are six types of billfish, striped, blue and black marlin, sailfish, swordfish, sharks, wahoo, yellow fin tuna, and dorado. Boats typically depart in the early morning, trawl for bait and then head out to the deep water to wait for the big catch. The fishing season is August to March (billfish season from November to March). Not child friendly<strong> \u2026<\/strong> until they get the taste for fishing and then a perfect Dad &amp; son day out!!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"http:\/\/www.kws.go.ke\/park-activities\/glass-bottom-boat-rides\\\">Glass Bottom Boat<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Contact Mohammed +254 (0) 727 483849 \/ 719 315612 to book \u2018a private boat\u2019 in advance. The reef can get a bit over-populated in high season so make sure he takes you \u00bd an hour earlier than the \u2018crowds\u2019 and then ask him if you can leave when the crowds arrive. A very Kenyan 1-2 hour excursion in a shaded glass-bottom boat, which will take you out to the sandy reef to snorkel in the pools and have a walk around the reef. This boat is nothing fancy at all, but full of character and the kids will have a ball. Take water to drink. Child friendly to the extreme &#8230; in fact every child visiting Watamu who likes snorkeling should do this.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center\\\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" is-vertically-aligned-center\\\" style=\\\"flex-basis:100%\\\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center\\\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" is-vertically-aligned-center\\\" style=\\\"flex-basis:100%\\\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-group\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" are-vertically-aligned-center\\\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" is-vertically-aligned-center\\\" style=\\\"flex-basis:100%\\\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-group\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\\\"flex-basis:100%\\\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/xxc-edited-1024x1024.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-1911\\\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2017-02-18-10.30.51-1-edited.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-1913\\\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"a\\\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.watamumarine.co.ke\/whale-watching\/\\\">Whale Watching<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Again we\u2019d suggest you ask Mohammed to take you, again \u00bd hr earlier than the crowds! Whale sharks can be spotted between October and April, but are most common in November and December, and this is also the season for humpback whale sightings. Extremely child friendly&#8230; why not tie it in with the snorkeling?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"a\\\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.diveinkenya.com\/\\\">Deep-Sea Diving<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; For complete beginners and experienced divers alike. It is also possible to do a \u2018fun dive\u2019 where no experience is required and a guide takes you down to 6 metres. Due to the Indo-Pacific current, the Indian Ocean boasts the same fish species as Australia: manta rays; reef, hammerhead, and whale sharks; turtles and multi-coloured reef fish in coral gardens as well as Octopus, Scorpionfish, Turtles, whales, sharks &amp; much, much more \u2026. We recommend Aqua Ventures at Ocean Sports &amp; the <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.turtlebaykenya.com\/pages\/dive_centre.html\\\">Turtle Bay Dive Centre<\/a>. They can both arrange a wide range of deep-sea diving excursions including certified PADI diving courses and wreck diving. Not child friendly&#8230; The minimum age is 10 years old.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"a\\\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/tribe-watersports.com\/\\\">Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddling (SUP), Snorkeling<\/a> <\/strong>\u2026 etc. All are available at Tribe Watersports, who are excellent &amp; efficient. We especially love the early morning SUP Safaris along Mida Creek. NB. It is illegal to snorkel in the sea without booking through a company as it is a national park. Fun for the whole family.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\\\"flex-basis:33.34%\\\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_0080-edited-1-1024x1024.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-1951\\\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\\\"flex-basis:33.34%\\\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_1144-edited-1024x1024.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-1929\\\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\\\"flex-basis:33.33%\\\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSC_7152-edited-1-1022x1024.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-1922\\\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"\\&quot;has-medium-font-size\\&quot; wp-block-heading\" style=\\\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\\\"><strong>In Between the Seas &amp; the Land<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Enjoy <\/strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.wondersofwatamu.com\/what-to-do\/entry\/mida-creek\\\"><strong>Mida Creek<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Stretching inland from the sea into Arabuko Sokoke Forest is one of Watamu\u2019s true hidden treasures. Mida Creek, a broadwater tidal creek surrounded by extensive mangroves and lined with palms\u2026 we suggest visiting one of the restaurants along the creek and watching the sun going down with a dawa in hand!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sundowners on a Dhow<\/strong> &#8211; In our opinion, no trip to Watamu is complete without a sundowner trip on a dhow. Either take on the whole dhow with friends or book a couple of seats. For a change of pace, sip at your dawa and snack on your bitings as you enjoy a moveable heavenly experience. Drifting through the stunning backdrop of Mida Creek, see the incredible birdlife and even the occasional turtle popping up for a breath&#8230; as the sun goes down in the background. We suggest you book either the <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MidaDhow\/\\\">Mida Dhow<\/a> or <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.turtlebaykenya.com\/pages\/dhow_trip.html\\\">Turtle Bay Dhow<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.turtlebaykenya.com\/pages\/dhow_trip.html\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3.-Turtle-Bay-Dhow-cruise-edited.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2049\\\" width=\\\"540\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"\\&quot;has-text-align-center\\&quot; wp-block-heading\">Shopping:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"1\\\"><li><a href=\\\"http:\/\/www.blue-marmalade.com\/\\\"><strong>Blue Marmalade<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; The most exciting mini-supermarket in Kenya!!! As well as fresh fish and homegrown salads, herbs &amp; vegetables, they sell Kenya\u2019s best brands such as The Well Hung Butcher, Highlands Castle Farm, Browns Cheese, Delia\u2019s, and Salmon from Smokey Oakeys.&nbsp;They have incredible imported sauces, drinks, cheeses &amp; hams, as well as toiletries \u2026 mmmm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\\\"http:\/\/www.shakirmalindi.com\/\\\"><strong>Shakir &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>Indian cotton heaven! Go here to buy Kikoy, Kanga, or anything made from Indian cotton i.e. sari pants and Indian cotton tunics.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/Sooz-Joolz-748567941890507\/?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\\\"><strong>Sooz Joolz<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Is a fabulous one-man band that crafts the most beautiful ocean-inspired be-gemmed&nbsp;jewelry and sells it from a shop in her home (and WhatsApp). Predominantly silver, but she does gold also \u2026 this pretty reasonable jewelry is a \u2018must\u2019 for friends back at home, perfect for teens, and pretty perfect for that present drawer! Call or WhatsApp her on+254 722 709257 and arrange a visit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/coastandshabby\/?hl=en\\\">Coast &amp; Shabby<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Is also a great place to visit. They sell beautiful coastal clothes, trinkets as well as furniture and luxury goods, art &amp; d\u00e9cor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.turtlebaykenya.com\/index.html\\\">Turtle Bay Gift Shop<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 Is ideal for kids\\&#8217; pool toys, beach clothes &amp; cossies, adult beach cossies, and gifts to take back home. There is also a beautiful jeweler here.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Watamu\u2019s Mitumba <\/strong>\u2013 The main street of sleepy Watamu village is laden with second-hand \u2018Mitumba\u2019 stalls full of hidden gems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-image size-large\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2016-134-edited.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-1968\\\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"\\&quot;has-text-align-center\\&quot; wp-block-heading\" style=\\\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\\\">Recommended Restaurants in Watamu:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\\\"has-text-align-center\\\">Please book or ask us to book for you to avoid disappointment (and please advise us if it is for a special occasion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"\\&quot;has-medium-font-size\\&quot; wp-block-heading\"><strong>On the Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"a\\\"><li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.oceansports.net\/dine\\\"><strong>Ocean Sports<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; The old favourite \u2026 it&nbsp;has a beachfront location and bohemian vibe that makes you want to spend the entire day on their sunny deck drinking chilled rose &amp; eating sushi. It\u2019s the go-to place for Watamu\u2019s residents &amp; visitors alike \u2026 day &amp; night, special occasions, televised sports events or just to party all night. Ocean Sports is also a great place for the kids as there\u2019s a great playground, it\u2019s next to the beach so they can play here and their pizzas \u2026 according to our kids are the best in the world. Call\/WhatsApp to book in the evenings +254 (0) 724 389 732. Child friendly \u2013 very.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oceansportskenya\/\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-10.10.00-1021x1024.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2008\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-image size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oceansportskenya\/\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-10.10.22-1024x1024.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2009\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-image size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oceansportskenya\/\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-10.11.10-1024x1022.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2010\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.kobesuiteresort.com\/restaurant\/\\\">Kobe Beach Restaurant<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A white-washed chillaxed\/trendy beach restaurant. Located on the beach under shaded trees that offers a huge selection of food, from sea fish to a tonne of vegetarian dishes to burgers \u2026 something for everyone! You could happily sit here for hours sipping at chilled Rose, putting the world to right.\u00a0 Call\/WhatsApp to book +254 (0) 700 951 951.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" is-vertically-aligned-center\\\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image is-style-default\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-full\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.kobesuiteresort.com\/restaurant\/\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DiningBlock-edited.jpeg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2013\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image is-style-default\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.kobesuiteresort.com\/blog\/our-signature-dish\/\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SignatureDish-edited.jpeg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2014\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.watamurestaurants.com\/restaurant\/amici-miei-restaurant-pizzeria-watamu\/profile?date=2022-04-24&amp;people=2&amp;time=09%3A00\\\">Amici Miei <\/a>\/ Visiwa Beach resort<\/strong> &#8211; Located opposite Blue Marmalade, overlooking the sea, this wonderful little \u2018restaurant &amp; rooms\u2019 is a Watamu highlight. Owned &amp; managed by a charming Italian family, it offers all the seafood you desire, with an Italian slant. The swimming pool is \u2018right there\u2019 so kids can swim whilst you have a lovely lunch! Call to book <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=visiwa+contact&amp;oq=visiwa+contact&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l2.2639j0j4&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\\\">+254 (0)795 577110<\/a>. Child friendly \u2013 very.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-full\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/255480128-edited.jpeg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2219\\\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-full\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/80640708_113040583533372_9147078166248947712_n-edited.jpeg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2221\\\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-full\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/238693202-edited.jpeg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2223\\\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"a\\\"><li><a href=\\\"http:\/\/paparemobeach.com\/\\\"><strong>Papa Remo<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; A beach bar\/caf\u00e9\/restaurant right on the beach. On Papa Remo beach, there is freshly caught fish daily from which they create amazing pasta dishes, authentic Italian pizza, and incredible cocktails .. enjoy them with your toes in the sand! Call to book +254 41 2009174. Child friendly \u2013 there is sand all around and the sea, but not a pool.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-full\\\"><a href=\\\"http:\/\/www.paparemobeach.com\/dining\/\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-10.57.40-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2037\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-full\\\"><a href=\\\"http:\/\/www.paparemobeach.com\/dining\/\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-10.57.33-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2033\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"a\\\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.therockandsea.com\/massages-area\\\">Rock &amp; Sea<\/a><\/strong> <strong>Panoramic Restaurant<\/strong> &#8211; A rustic restaurant perched on top of a hill overlooking the sea all around. They serve great seafood and delicious cocktails .. the perfect place to while away your day with the breeze in your hair. You\u2019ll need to book in advance(Call\/Whatsapp +254 799 670253) for many reasons, but partly because you\u2019ll need to hop on a boat for 5 minutes to get here. Not great for teeny kids or toddlers, but fun for adventurous kids of all other ages.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-image size-large\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1a25ba_38ad8c32219c488b9b7b9a1ba819418f_mv2-1024x768.webp\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2042\\\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-image size-large\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1a25ba_d95d8a9a19fc4bce9a331affb7d4bac2_mv2-1024x768.webp\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2044\\\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-image size-large\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1a25ba_ff435bfe09a74819a66b767948e8e404_mv2-1-1024x768.webp\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2045\\\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"\\&quot;has-medium-font-size\\&quot; wp-block-heading\" style=\\\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\\\">In the Creek:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"a\\\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/dabasocreek.wixsite.com\/crabshack\/food-menu\\\">The Crab Shack<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> A rustic place with incredible views across Mida Creek and a feeling of peacefulness and serenity. The sun sets in the west and Mida Creek is one of the only places in Watamu where you can see it. Run by the Dabasco Creek Conservation group, this hidden gem is perched above the creek on a series of raised platforms. It\u2019s famed for its mouthwatering crab samosas but it offers a full seafood menu, try grilled lobster and crab, veggie curries, fresh salads, and their Mnaazi drink. Call to book <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=crabshack+dining&amp;oq=crabshack+dining&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j33i10i160l2.3280j0j4&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\\\">+254 (0) 725 315562<\/a>. Not great for teeny kids or toddlers, but fun for adventurous kids of all other ages.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/dabasocreek.wixsite.com\/crabshack\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-11.27.32-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2051\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/dabasocreek.wixsite.com\/crabshack\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-11.25.48-1-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2054\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/dabasocreek.wixsite.com\/crabshack\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-11.27.15-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2056\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"a\\\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.templepointresort.com\/lichthaus\\\">Lichthaus<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 Ideal for the Euro-cool, for those looking to chill, have fun &amp; be cool. You can laze on hammocks hanging over the creek or by night the music is turned up and the best-dressed dudes in town come to dance by the light of the silvery moon. Lichthaus is part of the Temple Point hotel, the best part (in our opinion). The menu is simple: kebabs (chicken, fish, king prawn, or halloumi) served on a massive plate of salad and chapati and a bunch of cocktails and wine. Call to book +254 (0) 722 204 131 \/ 774 283444. Not great for teeny kids or toddlers, but fun for adventurous kids of all other ages.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lichthaus_watamu\/\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-11.34.16-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2059\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lichthaus_watamu\/\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-11.34.57-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2060\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\\\"a\\\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/pilipanrestaurant\/?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\\\">PiliPan Restaurant<\/a> &#8211; A relaxed open-air restaurant overlooking Prawn Lake and the mangroves beyond. \u00a0The cuisine is Asian Fusion, with a specialty<\/strong> in fantastic Indian curries and naan bread. \u00a0In addition, there are some fabulous dishes not to be missed including coriander and feta samosas, and lovely sticky spare ribs. \u00a0The cocktails are pretty darn special too! Call to book +254 (0) <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=pilipan+contact&amp;oq=pilipan+contact&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l2.3376j0j4&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\\\">713 993776<\/a>. Not great for teeny kids or toddlers, but fun for adventurous kids of all other ages.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-image size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/pilipanrestaurant\/?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-11.38.59-edited-2.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2068\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-image size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/pilipanrestaurant\/?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-11.39.49-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2064\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-image size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/pilipanrestaurant\/?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-11.40.12-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2062\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"\\&quot;has-medium-font-size\\&quot; wp-block-heading\">Off the beach:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"http:\/\/medinapalms.com\/dining\/amandina-restaurant\/\\\">Amandina<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Is the signature restaurant at Medina Palms, a large but elegant complex with stylishly designed apartments. Amandina offers a good dining experience set high above the treetops cooled by the ocean breeze, the open-sided restaurant offers an elegant environment, though we feel the food isn\u2019t amazing \ud83d\ude41<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"http:\/\/medinapalms.com\/dining\/amandina-restaurant\/\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-11.52.59-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2074\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"http:\/\/medinapalms.com\/dining\/amandina-restaurant\/\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-11.51.48-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2075\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"http:\/\/medinapalms.com\/dining\/amandina-restaurant\/\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-11.52.22-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2076\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Non+Solo+Gelato\/@-3.3567852,40.009028,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x1815803831015293:0xefe413429d2a23c5!8m2!3d-3.3567944!4d40.0112085\\\"><strong>NON SOLO GELATO<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; By Anna<\/strong> is the best place to go for Gelati or Italian breakfasts or lunches mmmmm&#8230; but sadly it\u2019s seasonal, so you\u2019ll need to ask your hotel first if it\u2019s open?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-columns\\&quot; is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/NONSOLOGELATOBYANNA\/?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-11.59.05-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2079\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-column\\&quot; is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\\\"wp-block-image\\\"><figure class=\\\"aligncenter size-large\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/NONSOLOGELATOBYANNA\/?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.afamilysafariblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-12.03.57-edited.png\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-2082\\\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/Andrea-Bahati-Gelateria-Italiana-106823677836008\/\\\">Bahati Gelateria Italiana Andrea <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Otherwise known as \u2018Andreas\u2019, is a great place to go to enjoy Gelati\u2026 and some lunch if you fancy! Nb. 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