Gaia & Nemus

Kefalonia is without doubt an earthly paradise. The attractions, the beaches, the events and of course the activities of its people create a mixture of peace and tranquility and intense social life at the same time. A virtually endless variety of unique and famous natural landscapes that can make your visit an unforgettable experience. Villa Gaia & Nemus invite you to experience it yourself!

Sightseeing:

Lake Cavern of Melissani The lake is a unique geological phenomenon located 2 km northwest of Sami. The natural entrance of the cave is vertical (measuring 40x50 m) and was created by the collapse of a section of roof. Opening hours May - October Monday - Sunday: 8.30 a.m. - 7.40 p.m. Karavomilos Sami: +30 26740 22997

The Cave of Drogarati The Cave of Drogarati is a must see attraction of Kefalonia. The Cave of Drogarati is located 3km from Sami at an altitude of 120 meters. The depth reaches 95m and the temperature is 18°C (64.4°F). To visit the cave, one will have to climb specially designed steps, which, because of increased humidity are extremely dangerous and therefore requires great care. Contact Information: +30 26740 23302

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Sinks The sinks in Kefalonia are one of the many geological attractions of Kefalonia, located at a distance of about 2 km away from , in the cape of Agios Theodoros. In early years, the power flow of the water was used to power mills but now they remain unused. The mills were constructed by the Englishman Stewens, who was the first person to observe this phenomenon.

Monasteries

There are two castles in Kefalonia— located to the north of Argostoli and St. George Castle on the coast. There are several churches in Kefalonia of which The Monastery and Church of Agios Gerassimos , The convent of Agios Andreas and The Monastery of Agrilion must be visited for their beautiful architecture.

Beaches

Kefalonia boasts of some of the best beaches in . The most popular beach of Myrtos was ranked fifth worldwide for its scenic beauty. Several other beaches of the island are : Antisamos , Emblisi Beach , Foki Beach, Lourdas Beach, Xi Beach, Skala Beach, Emplissi Beach, Petani Beach, Dafnoudi Beach, Agia Jerusalem and many others.

Useful Numbers

If you are calling from abroad you should know that the country code of Greece is 0030 / +30. For domestic calls a country code is not necessary.

www.steliata.gr The corresponding local telephone codes for Kefalonia are 26710 & 26740.

BANKS Agrotiki Bank Argostoli (+30) 26710 22303 - " - (+30) 26710 91261 Alpha Bank Argostoli (+30) 26710 25181 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 93636 Commercial Bank Argostoli (+30) 26710 22334 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 91212 - " - Sami (+30) 26710 22237 National Bank Argostoli (+30) 26710 25191 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 92100 EFG Eurobank Argostoli (+30) 26710 27161

TRANSPORTATION Port Authorities in Kefalonia Argostoli (+30) 26710 22224 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 94100 - " - Poros (+30) 26710 72460 - " - Sami (+30) 26710 22031 - " - Fiscardo (+30) 26740 41400 - " - Ag. Efimia (+30) 26740 22456 Port Authorities outside KefaloniaPatras (+30) 2610 341002 - " - Killini (+30) 26230 92211 - " - (+30) 26740 32909 - " - Astakos (+30) 26460 41052 Airport Minies (+30) 26710 41511 Airport Customs Office Minies (+30) 26710 41150 Bus Station Argostoli (+30) 26710 22281 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 93200

www.steliata.gr Bus Station Kifisos (+30) 210 5250785 Bus Station Patras (+30) 2610 277854 TΑΧΙ Argostoli (+30) 26710 22555 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 91459 - " - Skala (+30) 26710 83111 - " - Fiscardo (+30) 26740 51496 Greek Tourism Office (E.O.T.) Argostoli (+30) 26710 22248

HEALTHCARE General Hospital Argostoli (+30) 26710 24641 Matzavinateio Hospital Lixouri (+30) 26710 91194 First Aid Station Sami (+30) 26740 22222 Health Center Sami (+30) 26740 22802 Pharmacy Argostoli (+30) 26710 24015 - " - Argostoli (+30) 26710 23245 - " - Argostoli (+30) 26710 24795 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 91490 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 93548 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 93675

CULTURE Archaeological Museum Argostoli (+30) 26710 28300 Ecclesiastical Museum Mon. Ag. (+30) 26710 69700 Andrea Korgialenio Historic & Folklore Argostoli (+30) 26710 28835 Museum Iakovateios Library / Museum Lixouri (+30) 26710 91325 Lixouri Museum of Natural History Davgata (+30) 26710 84400

www.steliata.gr Philharmonic Academy Argostoli (+30) 26710 25946 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 92386 Municipal Theatre "Kefalos" Argostoli (+30) 26710 25600 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 92386

GOVERNMENT Prefecture of Kefalonia Argostoli (+30) 26710 22327 Municipality of Kefalonia Argostoli (+30) 26710 22230 Municipal Section (+30) 26710 91326 - " - Sami (+30) 26740 22019 - " - Erissou (+30) 26740 51184 - " - Livathos (+30) 26710 68005 - " - Omalon (+30) 26710 86241 - " - Pilarou (+30) 26740 61286 Elleio - " - (+30) 26740 72474 Pronnon

PUBLIC ORDER Police Department Argostoli (+30) 26710 22200 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 91207 - " - Sami (+30) 26740 22100 - " - Poros (+30) 26740 72210 - " - Fiscardo (+30) 26740 41460 Traffic Police Argostoli (+30) 26710 23226 Tourist Police Argostoli (+30) 26710 22815 Fire Department (199) Argostoli (+30) 26710 23464 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 94199 - " - Sami (+30) 26740 23199

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MISCELLANEOUS Post Office Argostoli (+30) 26710 22238 - " - Lixouri (+30) 26710 91206 - " - Sami (+30) 26710 22012 - " - Poros (+30) 26710 72644 Hellenic Communications (OTE) Argostoli (+30) 26710 23399 Public Power Corp. (DEH) Argostoli (+30) 26710 25851

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