Metaxatos Apartments, Kefalonia

Advantages: Friendly, peaceful, scenic, excellent value
Disadvantages: Might be a bit too quiet for teenagers etc.

...I've been to Kefalonia three times, most recently in 1999, and have booked again for 2001. My partner Jayne and I have been to various other Greek islands, but Kefalonia is our favourite and the one we keep going back to. We stay in a resort called Lourdas, on the south-west of the island, and I recommend this for anyone wanting a peaceful, tranquil beach holiday. Unlike many other parts of Greece Lourdas has not been spoiled by over-development, and the people are friendly and welcoming. There are some wonderful tavernas where you can watch the sun go down over a glass of retsina, and Adonis's bar, where you can enjoy a cocktail before your meal or an ice cream afterwards. And if the taverna of choice is a little way from your hotel or apartment, most of the taverna owners will give you a lift back at the end of the evening. That's what... Read review

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Advantages: Great food, scenery, quiet, fantastic beaches
Disadvantages: Bad airport

...I went to Kefalonia for a week at the beginning of July 2005. The weather was very hot and dry, about 39 degrees celsius, which for me was too hot. The locals said the weather was usually well over 40 degrees at that time of year. I went to the resort of Skala with Kosmar. Airport transfer was just over an hour but take travelsick pills , as it's a journey with a lot of hairpin bends. My accommodation was the Michalis Studios in Skala. These were quite basic with a kitchenette (no kettle, so bring a travel kettle), and separate bedroom and balcony. The only problem I found with the accommodation was that there was no air-conditioning and in July, that makes it impossible to sleep at night. There were a lot of mosquitoes in the room if you left the windows open (you had to do this as it was very stuffy), so bring one of those plug... Read review

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Advantages: Quiet, peaceful, tranquil.
Disadvantages: Not for children or nightlife.

...is very modern as regards to public supply and demand. ATMs are easy to access and there is an abundance of them throughout the island. Banks are open from 08.00-14.00 Monday to Thursday and 08.00-13-30 Friday, closed Sat and Sun. Internet is available in most bars, and internet cafes in the bigger towns. Stamps for postcards are 65 cents to the UK, and remember the post boxes are yellow, not red. Kefalonia's voltage is the same as England and the usual two point adaptor can be used to convert to three pin. Wide screen televisions are common for those who like to watch live football in the busier bars with all the latest English and foreign football matches. You are allowed to use any swimming pool in any establishment whenever you like, everyone is welcomed. Apart from the Melisani Lake, Drogerati caves, and some very small aqua... Read review

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