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o t Kefalonia Fiscardo agios Assos Spiridon Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian group of islands. Agia Efimia aca Ith o lying midway between corfu and zakynthos, it is an melissani t cave Sami island that rewards exploration many times over with lixouri drogarati cave ARGOSTOLI its dramatic scenery, distinctive traditions, fine beaches, lassi mt aenos 1625 m to the maInland Poros and unspoiled way of life. the sheer variety Kefalonia SvoranataQ ozaKynthoS to
offers the visitor is one reason why so many return. Lourdas Scala Katelios
the Kefalonian landscape is the classic view being of glistening across the strait and is best reached of course, beaches are never far stunning. mountains soar to over myrtos Beach far below. (Watch out by one of the frequent ferry boats away, but we stress that Kefalonia 1600 metres; beaches range from for goats on the road here!). which ply between the two. should be explored to get the most long stretches of the finest golden assos in the north-west is another elsewhere there are underground from your holiday. sand to tiny white-pebble coves; photo-stop with village, small beach caves to explore, hidden monasteries pine forests swathe the hillsides; and crumbling Venetian fortress on to seek out, and numerous simple whilst in the fertile valleys, olive and the pine clad hillside opposite village tavernas to sample (along Kefalonia Information citrus are cultivated. the whole is guarding the pretty bay. on the with the excellent local wine!). Getting to Kefalonia lapped by the bluest of seas. like all northern tip is the chocolate-box Saturday day flight Gatwick or the Ionian islands, Kefalonia is at its fishing village of fiscardo, facing Manchester to Kefalonia – other best in the springtime and early Ithaca. regional flights may be available. summer when the wild flowers are Then 30-90 mins by coach or taxi the south is dominated by mount literally brilliant. (see resort descriptions). For flight aenos, the highest peak on the details see page 270. We can offer there is so much to see on the island, although the coastal views tailormade arrangements and odd island that car hire is almost essential here are gentler. a myriad of small durations using flights on other at some stage as the local bus villages skirts the lower slopes of the departure days – please enquire. services are limited. Sleepy agia mountain, and the road eventually Multi-Centre Options efimia on the north-east coast Kefalonia with Ithaca or South brings you to the burgeoning resort Kefalonia with North Kefalonia. remains authentically Greek. It has of Scala with its long sandy beach. Car & Motorboat Hire some fine tavernas and a good the capital, argostoli, is a modern, See pages 268-9 for details. For car choice of sheltered, pretty pebble bustling town with wide streets lined hire to be delivered to and beaches nearby. It is close to the with palms, a wonderful main square collected from accommodation in Fiscardo and Assos please enquire. small town of Sami, from where the and some excellent restaurants. the ferry-boat runs to Ithaca. museum here is worth visiting. Representative Based in Argostoli, Sami & Fiscardo the north-western coastal road Kefalonia’s second town (and - they visit all areas. reveals dizzy vistas of cliff and sea, argostoli’s arch rival), lixouri, lies
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Greece | Ionian Islands | Kefalonia Our chosen areas
to explore the beautiful northern part of the North East Kefalonia North Kefalonia island and we can prebook this with a local supplier which saves hefty delivery charges Karavomilos, Sami & fiscardo & assos from argostoli. But many visitors are happy agia efimia Transfer time 90 minutes to stay put; perhaps renting a small the north of Kefalonia is a land of rolling, motorboat to explore the coastline and Transfer time 1 hour heavily wooded hills (cypress and pine coves during the day before deciding which towards the southern end of wide Sami Bay predominating here over olive), gleaming harbour restaurant to be tempted by that on Kefalonia's north east coast, the tiny white-pebble beaches, and some of the evening. hamlet of Karavomilos comprises simply a island’s prettiest villages. 20 kms to the south , tiny Assos lies far pair of authentic local tavernas, a mini- Fiscardo is most picturesque and upmarket. below the road running above the steep market, a church and a (very good) bakery. located on the island’s northeastern tip, it north west coast. for such a well known here you will find one of the island’s most gazes dreamily to Ithaca. the pastel colours beauty spot it remains remarkably unspoiled. interesting and beautiful attractions, the of the old fishermen’s houses along the melissani lake. discovered when the roof to Its setting is a picture. Built above a horse- waterfront – now housing restaurants, smart the cave hiding the lake below collapsed, shoe shaped bay, it has a fishing harbour to cafés and small shops – contrast with bright we'd recommend the small boat tour to one side and a pebble beach to the other. splashes of bougainvillaea, whilst fishing learn about the water phenomenon in which the bay is a natural harbour and guarded by boats jostle with yachts for the prime sinkholes from the coastline of argostoli the remains of the Venetian fortress which moorings. Inevitably fiscardo gets busy in somehow deliver water underground to the crowns the hillside opposite. the high season. lake. despite the earthquake of 1953, assos has there are some lovely beaches, such as from Karavomilos a pleasant 15 minute walk managed to retain some of its old houses beautiful emblissi and a selection of smaller (1 km) above the sea brings you to the larger and facades. the village today has four pebble beaches and coves to the south port of Sami, which has a wide choice of tavernas, a couple of cafe-bars and a mini- reached on foot or by boat. In the other tavernas, cafes and shops, and a very nice market - even an atm. assos is a reasonable direction lies peaceful foki Bay some 20 little shingle beach just beyond. famous base from which to discover northern minutes’ from the harbour. antisamos beach is 4 kms up and over the Kefalonia - you will need a car, though, as the forested headland, a pleasant one hour walk. Walkers will enjoy the three marked trails bus service is very limited. from Sami ferries run to Ithaca in just 30 now available from fiscardo, which are assos should appeal to anyone looking for a minutes, making a day trip easy. downloadable from footpaths-of- quiet, away-from-it-all holiday in erisos.gr/en/ 7 kms to the north of Karavomilos, at the top atmospheric, very pretty surroundings and an of the bay, is the village of Agia Efimia. from fiscardo you can visit Ithaca and also unspoiled small village atmosphere. Between the two lies a string of pristine lefkas for the day. car hire is recommended white-pebble beaches shelving into a multi- hued turquoise sea. With a car Karavomilos is a fine base from which to explore the whole of the north. Good road links mean that argostoli can be reached in under an hour, and the west coast in around 20 minutes. local exploration is enjoyable on foot and our representative will be pleased to lend you a published local walking guide. one popular trail takes you across the island from agia efimia in the east to stunning myrtos beach on the west coast - one of the most photographed beaches in Greece.
Fiscardo
Lourdas Assos Agia Efimia
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some 200 metres and shelves very gently so South Kefalonia is very good for children. (children will also love the rock pools to be found nearby). lourdas & Katelios motorboats can also be hired here and the Transfer time 45 minutes whole area is a protected turtle nesting zone. Lourdas, halfway along the south coast, has Just inland is the village of markopoulo. for a long white-sand beach (with some shingle anyone in the area on 15th august outcrops) which stretches for the best part (assumption day) it is a must to visit the of a kilometre and shelves gently into the church to witness the bizarre snake-handling bluest of seas. Sunbeds and small ritual which takes place! the church is built motorboats can be rented, and some half- on the site of an old nunnery and legend has dozen tavernas and a mini-market are it that, when attacked by pirates the nuns dotted along its length. prayed to the Virgin mary to be transformed a stiff ten minute walk up the hill is the into snakes to escape. this duly happened original village of lourdata. It’s an attractive and every year this transformation is little place, with a traditional plane-shaded commemorated by the miraculous 'return' of square, a handful of tavernas and a small the snakes (which are actually harmless!). shop or two. Both lourdas and Katelios are, with a car, well for much of the year lourdas is very laidback placed for further exploration of the south. and quiet. not surprisingly it is popular with there are plenty of other good beaches and locals and the beach can be busy during the small inland villages in either direction, day over long weekends and in the peak culminating in the larger seaside village of season but it is long enough for all. Skala almost at the south-eastern tip (the Recommended for a relaxed stay near an nearest thing there is to a ‘resort’ here). excellent beach, with some good local tavernas close to hand. Katelios 14 kms to the east shares lourdas' lazy charm but is more of a traditional village with an established fishing harbour and an attractive tree-shaded waterfront lined with half-a-dozen authentic tavernas (there are others back from the seafront). these are well known for their fresh fish and popular with locals, always a good sign. at the head of a broad valley, Katelios has a very nice sand (some shingle) beach to one side called agia Barbara, which stretches for Katelios Beach
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Greece | Ionian Islands | Kefalonia Apollonia Studios assos
of the limited number of holiday properties one step down from each one's front terrace is available for rent in assos, apollonia is positioned a common path for access to the beach and in one of the most desirable locations – directly village. there are also some 45 steps at the side above the sea with steps leading down to the up to the access road behind, where your village's sand and shingle beach. transfer will drop you, (note: you will need to each of the four ground floor studios here is carry your luggage down and up these steps on twin bedded with both air conditioning and a arrival and departure), and you can park nearby. ceiling fan, an open-plan kitchenette (rings and a perfect location from which to relax by the sea fridge), bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safety- with all the attractions of this prettiest of deposit box, and a veranda to the front with Kefalonian villages - beach, a handful of stunning views over the sea, village and authentic tavernas and couple of small shops – headland. furnishings are simple and of good virtually on your doorstep. quality, and decor tasteful. Note: Infants are not permitted.
the Studios: air conditioning Self catering free Wifi Studios for 2
View from Apollonia Studios
Apollonia is in the centre, with arches
Path to the beach
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Emblissi beach
Almyra Hotel fiscardo
located on the hillside a 15 minute walk (800m) the hotel offers a good buffet breakfast and has from fiscardo harbour, this highly a daytime restaurant serving lunch and snacks, recommended hotel enjoys stunning views over and a bar. Picnic baskets can be provided on the sea to Ithaca (and, to the side, lefkas). request for walkers or those renting a motorboat. the almyra is not a large hotel – 27 rooms only Steps lead down to the large freshwater pool – and offers an intimate atmosphere, a high below, which measures 15m x 7m (depth 1.0m- level of (very friendly) service, and all the facilities 2.10m) and has an adjacent children’s pool. you should need for a really comfortable stay in there is loads of space here on the furnished this most beautiful part of Kefalonia. terrace surrounds, both at pool level and at the rooms are on the upper two floors, served reception level above. Pool towels are provided by a lift. all are double bedded and possess air at a nominal charge. conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, a mini- a complimentary minibus runs to fiscardo bar, tV (BBc World), bathroom with bath or harbour up to five times daily. the nearest shower, hairdryer and good-sized covered beach is lovely emblissi, a 15 minute walk down balcony. Wifi is free of charge, and safety deposit hill. the family who run the hotel are linked to boxes are provided in reception (also free). one of fiscardo’s best known restaurants where Rooms are light and airy with pretty décor and a a discount is offered to hotel guests. classic style of furnishing. all have been recently upgraded and refurbished. Standard rooms are to the side of the hotel and have side sea or garden/hillside views. the executive rooms are front corner rooms and thus exclusive Villa enjoy fine views from their covered balcony to early Booking offer lefkas in one direction and Ithaca to the other. Reductions apply to the Standard double rooms escapes the deluxe rooms all face the front and have for bookings made by 28/2. Please enquire or our sister-company, GIc - the Villa collection, has beautiful views over the green hillside, fiscardo check online availability for a costing. a wide range of private villas and houses available and the sea to Ithaca from their spacious front terrace. these rooms are larger, with a double on Kefalonia, many with a swimming pool. this is sofa-bed for one adult or two smaller children, a a very selective programme aimed at those looking for high levels of comfort, privacy and bath as well as shower, and upgraded furnishings. the hotel: air conditioning fine views in quiet, natural surroundings. the Junior Suites are similar and double-bedded 3 Star Plus Swimming Pool Please see www.gicthevillacollection.com for with the bonus of a very big balcony terrace Bed & Breakfast free Wifi details, or telephone 020 8232 9780. furnished with your own sun beds.
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Greece | Ionian Islands | Kefalonia Kaminakia Apartments fiscardo
Kaminakia is that rare find - quietly located the 1-bedroom apartments (nos. 1-7) are similar accommodation with a decent swimming pool but offer more space with the addition of a and gorgeous views, yet just a short 10-15 living room with two divan-beds on fixed base minute walk above the sea to fiscardo harbour suitable for a young adult and a smaller child. and two beaches, one in either direction. the large swimming pool measures 12m x 6m Kaminakia comprises twelve units built in two (depth 1.30m-1.65m) and has a children's section. terraced rows. the accommodation is older in Its surrounding terraces are extensive and style and well kept, with traditional raised furnished, and afford yet more magnificent views. platform beds, rough-cast whitewashed walls Wifi is available free of charge in the pool area. and high wooden ceilings. the studios (nos. 8- although somewhat old fashioned in style, 12) are very simple and compact and contain an Kaminakia compensates with its excellent air conditioned double bedroom, a small location and views, and the pool area is also bathroom with shower, and a kitchenette (mini- lovely. the walk to the harbour is delightful, being oven, rings, fridge) tucked away in an alcove. all above the sea and on the flat, other than the final units have a safety deposit box and french approach to the property which is up a short air conditioning doors lead to a large private balcony with (70m) but steep driveway. you may swim from the apartments: Swimming Pool stunning views out to sea and the island of the rocks below and there is also a small pebble Self catering free Wifi Ithaca in the distance. beach just 5 minutes walk away. lovely foki Studios for 2 beach is a 10 minute walk in the other direction. apartments for 2/4
Boat hire & diving you can pre-book a small fibreglass motorboat for up to 5 persons from fiscardo harbour – no previous experience required. See page 269 for details. there is a good diving centre in fiscardo – see www.fiskardo-divers.com
Foki beach, Fiscardo
Kaminakia location (centre)
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Greece | Ionian Islands | Kefalonia Waterfront Apartments fiscardo
as the name suggests, these and dining area leading to terrace; imposing apartments occupy an bathroom with shower. enviable location directly above the Waterfront Floor: sea in this prettiest of villages, and Waterfront 6: studio with one single boast spectacular views over the bed; kitchenette; bathroom with bay and, to the side, Ithaca. shower. a large stone terrace fronts the Waterfront 7: one double bedroom building (once the oldest and on upper floor; ten steps down to grandest Venetian house in open-plan kitchen and sitting room fiscardo) from which you can swim with divan; bathroom with shower. directly. a small beach lies just a Waterfront 8: one double bedroom; minute’s walk away, and the open-plan sitting room, kitchen and harbour is no more than a five dining area; bathroom with shower. minute stroll around the headland. Staircase up to two twin bedrooms; the apartments are all different in bathroom with shower. layout and design. all are beautifully Waterfront 9: sitting area; ten steps furnished and possess air- to one double bedroom; small conditioned bedrooms, a kitchen or kitchen; bathroom with shower. a living room area (studio apart) and tV (BBc World ). those on the middle floors have a front sea view balcony, those at waterfront level have their own garden furniture on the spacious seafront terrace. First Floor: Waterfront 3: one double bedroom and one twin bedroom; kitchen and dining area; bathroom with shower. Waterfront 4: large open-plan studio of twin bedroom and sitting area; the apartments for kitchen; bathroom with shower. apartments: 1/6 persons Waterfront 5: one twin bedroom Self catering air conditioning and one double bedroom; kitchen free Wifi
Fiscardo Bay Hotel fiscardo
We are very pleased to offer this the hotel has a bar and lounge and, charming little boutique hotel at the lower level, a very nice 80 sq located just above fiscardo harbour. m swimming pool. Pool and beach With just 10 stylishly furnished towels are provided. Service is rooms here we'd recommend early personal and very friendly. booking. fiscardo harbour is easily reached in Rooms are on the upper two floors just 2-3 minutes by small path or via and possess lovely views over this steps. the hotel has a lift so would prettiest of villages to the harbour be a good choice for those with and sea. all are stylishly furnished mobility difficulties as everything is and offer contemporary comfort. close to hand. twin or double-bedded, all possess Note: children under 15 years of age are free Wifi, air-condition, walk-in not permitted. shower, flat-screen satellite tV (BBc World available), mini-bar, tea- making facilities, safety deposit box, hairdryer and mozzie-netted windows and balcony doors.
the hotel: Swimming Pool 3 Stars Plus free Wifi Bed & Breakfast adults only (15+) air conditioning
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these apartments are on the hillside our top floor 2-bedroom apartment as you approach fiscardo, next to is also front facing and so enjoys the the almyra hotel. they have same exquisite views. It comprises a fabulously mature gardens leading double and a twin bedroom (both down to the swimming pool which ac) plus basic kitchen/diner, affords panoramic views from its bathroom with shower and a surrounding terraces. spacious sea view covered terrace. there are 11 apartments here, the semi-tropical gardens are a housed on three floors. all are delight, full of flowering tastefully furnished and have air mediterranean shrubs and palm conditioning in the bedrooms, Wifi trees. they lead down to a and a safety deposit box included in freshwater pool measuring c 80 sq the price. m (depth 1.20m-1.80m) with steps our allocated studios are on the in. It has plenty of space for sun ground floor with views to the lush beds around it and those super gardens around the property. they views. possess a double or twin-bedded Both gorgeous emblissi beach and sleeping area, a basic kitchenette for fiscardo harbour are around a 15 light meals (2 rings, fridge), a tiled minute walk down the hill (1 km) shower room, and a balcony or but a bit longer back up. a taxi back pergola-shaded terrace (some from the village costs €5. common but each room has its own seating area) with garden views. our allocated 1-bedroom apartments are on the first floor and possess a double bedroom plus a separate living room (ceiling fan) containing one or two sofa-beds - two have sea views from their side the apartments for terrace. one is at the front and has apartments: 2/4 lovely views over the gardens and Self catering air conditioning sea to Ithaca from its spacious Studios for 2/3 Swimming Pool covered balcony. free Wifi
Gonatas Hotel agia efimia
Peacefully located above agia the swimming pool is of a good efimia bay, a short 10 minute walk size and popular with residents and to the north of the waterfront and non-residents alike. only a minute or two from the the 10 minute walk to the village is pristine white pebbles of Paradissos a pleasant one, along a narrow beach, the Gonatas hotel occupies undulating road which runs above a superb position and commands the sea passing a number of other fabulous views across the sea to tempting pebble coves along the Sami. way. from the small harbour Reception and lounge are on the onwards you will find a good choice first floor, reached by a number of of tavernas, cafes and village shops. steps. the hotel has only 25 rooms, the Gonatas is essentially a all with air conditioning, Wifi, comfortable family-run and friendly plasma tV, hairdryer, fridge, shower small hotel, so although service can room and balcony. furnished in a sometimes tend to the ‘Greek’ it is simple traditional style most of ours always willing. We think the location possess both a double and a single and views here are unbeatable in bed. Sunvil rooms are all front the area, and would certainly be the facing and enjoy fine sea views from envy of many larger establishments. their balcony.
the hotel: air conditioning 3 Star Swimming Pool Bed & Breakfast free Wifi
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Greece | Ionian Islands | Kefalonia Ionian Emerald Karavomilos, near Sami
opened in 2010, the Ionian emerald building has lounge, bar and terrace is one of the most comfortable restaurant, and the hotel has a fitness hotels on Kefalonia. located on the room and spa with a range of seafront in the peaceful hamlet of treatments available. Karavomilos, the setting is Karavomilos has two local tavernas – uncommercial and authentically for a wider range the vibrant small Greek. the small port of Sami, from port of Sami has some very good where boats leave for Ithaca, is a restaurants and can be reached in a short walk away. pleasant 15-20 minute walk via the although comprising only 38 rooms, footpath above the sea. famous the hotel has all mod cons and antisamos Beach is about a 15 facilities. the Superior rooms are minute drive from Karavomilos and housed in three small 2-storey in the other direction agia efimia can buildings and have a clean modern be reached by car in 10 minutes. style, with light wood furniture and Half Board Supplement: adult £168, pastel décor. deluxe rooms are child under 12 £88 (per week). larger, all double-bedded and on the top floor of the main building (served by a lift). facilities in all room types include air conditioning, sat tv with dvd player, free Wifi access, fridge, hairdryer, safety deposit box, iron and board, hydromassage bath and shower, and good-sized balcony early Booking offer with pool and sea views. Room Reductions apply for bookings service is available and some rooms made by 31/3. Please enquire or check online availability for details. have disabled access. to the front is a beautiful freshwater pool of c 350 sq m (depth 1.20- 1.70m) with plenty of space on the air conditioning surrounding terrace and comfortable the hotel: Swimming Pool pool furniture - pool towels are 5 Stars Spa facilities provided. there is a children’s pool to Bed & Breakfast free Wifi one side and a pool bar. the main or half Board
Beach near Sami Athina Beach Hotel Karavomilos, near Sami
next door to the Ionian emerald, Karavomilos enjoys an authentically this modest and overwhelmingly Greek village atmosphere, has two friendly small hotel shares the local tavernas, one mini-market and benefits of this quiet, attractive and an excellent bakery – for a wider very Greek location in the small range the vibrant small port of Sami settlement of Karavomilos, close to has some very good restaurants and Sami. and guests here can share the supermarkets and can be reached in benefits of the larger hotel’s a pleasant 15-20 minute walk via the excellent facilities as both hotels are footpath above the sea. famous under common ownership. antisamos Beach is about a 15 the rooms are built around a minute drive from Karavomilos and courtyard and are simply furnished in the other direction agia efimia can in an older style – mostly twin be reached by car in 10 minutes. bedded, ours all have a small en suite shower room, air conditioning, fridge, tV, safety deposit box, hairdryer and balcony, with views either over the courtyard, mountains early Booking offer to the rear, or sea to the side (note: Reductions apply for bookings sea view rooms are limited and made by 31/3. Please enquire or requests cannot always be met). check online availability for details. there is a ground floor lounge (free Wifi here), breakfast room, terrace and bar, and the owner makis will go out of his way to ensure all his the hotel: air conditioning guests are looked after extremely 2 Stars Use of Pool well. Bed & Breakfast free Wifi
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Greece | Ionian Islands | Kefalonia Lourdas Beach Apartments lourdas
Just back from the middle of lourdas’ fine their front doors are only accessed by stairs. beach, these apartments boast a magnificent the apartments will be refurbished for 2020 with infinity-style swimming pool. new beds, mattresses, furniture and a more the dozen studio-style apartments here all modern style of decor. comprise a twin bedroom opening onto a the beautiful infinity pool to the front is terrace or balcony (all bar one with sea views – freshwater and measures 13m x 6m (depth see below); a small separate kitchen with fridge, 0.95m-1.70m) – cross the small beach road and microwave and cooking rings; and a tiled you are directly on the sand. a handy restaurant shower room. Some have a sofa-bed for a child is but a minute’s walk, and a reasonable choice in the kitchen area, and all apartments have air- of others can be found within a few minutes’ conditioning, Wifi and safety deposit boxes walk in either direction. a super location in this included in the price. laid-back little spot, with everything you come furnishings and décor are neat and simple in on holiday for virtually on your doorstep, and we the typical Greek fashion. the apartments are think very good value. built on rising ground and most are accessed by internal stairs from the upper level at the rear of the building so this may make them unsuited to those with mobility difficulties. But there are a the apartments: air conditioning Swimming Pool couple of studios without steps (nos. 201 and Self catering free Wifi 206) and two more (nos. 101 and 102) have apartments for 2/3 balcony access directly to the garden, although
Type A Plus: two front studios on the first floor overlooking the pool and with full sea views, nos. 203 and 204. Type A: to the side of the building with sea or side-sea views. Type B: the ground floor studio nearest the pool (103) which has restricted views and the two garden balcony access studios (101 and 102) which have a slight loss of privacy as the balcony is close to the garden path.
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Anemona Apartments Katelios
the anemona apartments are quietly located in comes from the fact that there are no additional It is 10-15 minute walk to the village and beach rural surroundings a 10-15 minute walk (700m) charges for air-conditioning, Wifi and safety via a rural lane (a torch is provided in each from Katelios village and beach. they are deposit boxes - all are included in the price. apartment), a slight uphill walk on the way surrounded by gardens and fruit trees and have the pair of apartments on the top floor are home but nothing very steep. a very nice pool to the front. similar with the addition of a separate living the seven studios are on the ground and first room containing a settee which converts to two floors. all are twin-bedded and possess air- full-sized sofa-beds. they have two balconies, conditioning, a kitchenette with light cooking each with fine views to the sea over the gardens facilities (rings and fridge), tiled shower room, and countryside. the apartments: air conditioning Swimming Pool hairdryer, tv and terrace or balcony - the pair of the swimming pool is set a little away from the Self catering free Wifi studios on the ground floor have garden and accommodation, has furnished terrace Studios for 2/3 pool views, those on the first floor are couples surrounds and measures 10m x 5m (depth apartments for 2/4 only and have views to the sea. added value 1.20m-1.60m).
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PERSONS BASIS 1 Wk 2 Wks 1 Wk 2 Wks 1 Wk 2 Wks 1 Wk 2 Wk 1 Wk 2 Wks 1 Wk 2 Wks 1 Wk 2 Wks 1 Wk 2 Wk Almyra Standard Garden View 2 BB 853 1141 1080 1532 1080 1539 1114 1573 Kaminakia Studio 2 SC 757 911 846 1020 846 1031 909 1093 Standard Sea View 2 BB 909 1254 1162 1694 1162 1702 1197 1738 1 Bedroom Apartment 2 SC 810 1020 908 1144 908 1168 994 1244 Executive Room 2 BB 947 1329 1202 1774 1202 1784 1238 1820 3 SC 739 877 827 981 827 1000 908 1071 Deluxe Room 2 BB 1003 1442 1262 1896 1262 1906 1300 1942 Lourdas Beach Type A 2 SC 745 889 834 995 834 1004 896 1066 3 BB 942 1320 1137 1645 1137 1651 1170 1685 Type A Plus 2 SC 770 939 862 1052 862 1062 925 1126 Junior Suite 2 BB 1041 1517 1303 1976 1303 1987 1340 2024 3 SC 713 822 796 919 796 927 855 961 3 BB 967 1370 1164 1698 1164 1705 1198 1739 Type B 2 SC 721 839 806 938 806 946 866 1006 Anemona Garden View Studio 2 SC 696 789 776 880 776 886 835 945 3 SC 680 756 758 844 758 849 815 882 3 SC 663 722 739 805 739 809 795 866 Waterfront Studio (W4) 2 SC 709 856 984 1315 984 1410 1106 1534 Sea View Studio 2 SC 703 802 784 896 784 903 843 962 1 Bedroom Apartment (W9) 2 SC 724 887 1024 1396 1024 1504 1158 1638 1 Bedroom Apartment 2 SC 729 853 814 955 814 963 874 1024 1 Bedroom Apartment (W7) 2 SC 753 951 1105 1558 1105 1690 1264 1848 3 SC 685 766 764 855 764 860 821 918 3 SC 699 834 956 1260 956 1348 1070 1463 4 SC 663 722 739 805 739 809 795 866 2 Bedroom Apartment (W3) 2 SC 825 1108 1304 1956 1304 2147 1522 2364 Apollonia Studio 2 SC 825 987 916 1098 916 1109 979 1172 3 SC 747 938 1088 1526 1088 1653 1242 1806 4 SC 709 854 981 1310 981 1406 1103 1528 Athina Standard Room 2 BB 714 863 846 1064 846 1149 959 1262 2 Bedroom Apartment (W5) 2 SC 855 1175 1389 2126 1389 2342 1632 2584 3 BB 699 835 825 1021 825 1098 929 1202 3 SC 767 983 1145 1639 1145 1782 1316 1953 Fiscardo Bay Standard Sea View 2 BB 1150 1683 1162 1694 1162 1702 1197 1738 4 SC 723 887 1023 1396 1023 1503 1158 1638 Suite 2 BB 1398 2173 1404 2179 1404 2191 1443 2230 3 Bedroom Apartment (W8) 2 SC 941 1366 1632 2614 1632 2900 1946 3214 Fiscardo Panorama Studio 2 SC 705 832 852 1061 852 1064 882 1094 3 SC 825 1110 1307 1964 1307 2155 1526 2373 1 Bedroom Apartment 2 SC 739 899 880 1158 920 1202 952 1234 4 SC 767 983 1145 1639 1145 1782 1316 1953 3 SC 687 796 803 990 830 1020 859 1050 5 SC 732 906 1048 1444 1048 1559 1189 1701 4 SC 661 745 764 907 784 929 814 958 6 SC 709 855 983 1314 983 1410 1105 1533 2 Bedroom Apartment 2 SC 753 929 944 1246 944 1252 976 1283 Prices shown are indicative only and variable due to offers, changing flight prices and seasonal supplements - 3 SC 697 816 846 1049 846 1053 876 1083 please call or check online for a confirmed costing (note: not all holidays can be checked online). Prices based on 4 SC 669 760 796 951 796 954 826 983 Gatwick flights and include transfers or car hire (see text); accommodation as described; and all airport/fuel charges 5 SC 652 726 767 892 767 894 796 923 & taxes known at the time of printing - for our surcharge policy see booking conditions at the back of this Gonatas Hotel Standard Sea View 2 BB 744 923 870 1201 960 1295 992 1327 brochure. to add: regional flight supplements, room and board supplements (see text) - single room prices on Ionian Emerald Superior Room 2 BB 1007 1449 1283 1936 1283 2152 1525 2394 request. not all our accommodation is suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Please contact us to answer any 3 BB 963 1362 1218 1807 1218 2000 1439 2221 questions you may have regarding our properties and to advise their suitability for people with health conditions Deluxe Room 2 BB 1082 1599 1364 2098 1364 2314 1608 2558 or impairments. 3 BB 1031 1497 1291 1952 1291 2147 1513 2369 Not included: Overnight Stay Tax of €0.50 to €4 per room, apartment or villa per night payable locally – the amount varies according to the category of the accommodation (i.e. most self catering and 1-2 star hotels = €0.50, 5 star hotels = €4).
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