A friendly, tucked-away courtyard cafe at Nanni Backpackers Hostel, 500m west of the beach, with a genuine Italian espresso machine, where you can tuck into pancakes, masala omelettes and other lovingly prepared breakfasts amid hot-pink walls and a stack of books for borrowing.
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