FLIGHTS
The villa changeover day is Saturday or Wednesday which coincides with the widest choice of flights from UK airports.
The following Airlines fly to Kefalonia International Airport also known as Kefallinia Airport (EFL) from the UK on Saturdays.
Saturday flights to Kefalonia from other European cities.
The following Airlines fly to Kefalonia International Airport also known as Kefallinia Airport (EFL) from the UK on Wednesdays.
Wednesday flights to Kefalonia from other European cities.
CAR HIRE
Car hire is essential.
We advise you to book as early as possible
especially if you require an automatic.
There are several local companies in addition to Hertz, Europcar etc. They are cheaper, many include full CDW as standard and you are helping the local economy directly.
TAVERNAS
Choosing where to eat.
It’s a very personal choice
Here are some suggestions
The nearby resort of Skala has an abundance of tavernas & restaurants catering to most tastes. Be sure to check out nearby Katelios and Poros.
SHOPPING
In Skala, there are several supermarkets, notably Solomos, AB Mart, and Galaxy.
Solomos on the main street sells a wide range of foodstuffs including all your home comforts at reasonable prices and will deliver to the villa.
Order online: solomosmarket.gr
AB Mart is on the coast road to Poros, between Hotel Paspalis and Regina Dell Acqua Resort.
Galaxy also on the main street offers a deli counter (of sorts) with local cheeses and olives.
There are two bakeries in Skala, the pick being Nikos Bakery on the main street.
Solomos meat market in Poros is the local butcher and also offers a good deli selection.
For the best fresh meat try the butcher in Travliata on the road to Argostoli. They also sell a superb local Feta cheese.
Look for the red “Meatmarket” sign just after the airport turning heading north.
Further on towards Argostoli AB Mart is a big supermarket featuring a large deli counter and in-store bakery.
Just up the road towards Argostoli you will find Kritikos & Lidl supermarkets.
On the quayside in Argostoli there is a fish market offering fresh seafood.
In the early morning, you can buy direct from the fisherman’s boats moored on the quay and do some turtle watching at the same time.
Also on the quayside, you will find a wide selection of greengrocers, bakeries and supermarkets.
There is a good butcher on Sitemporon, the first street back from the seafront.
For lunch try the best traditional Kefalonian cuisine at Tzivras Restaurant 1933.
A family-run Argostoli institution. Very popular with locals. The best Kefalonian meat pie anywhere.
Located on Vandorou, a sidestreet opposite the fish market. Open 10-5 pm only. Takeaway for dinner back at the villa!
MEDICAL
Local Doctor: N. Yiannis Kachrilas.
Has a surgery In Skala at the upper end of the main street, on the right-hand side as you walk down towards the sea, opposite the “OMERTA Café”.
Tel: +30 26710 83093 or Mob: + 30 6932 079 438 / + 30 6984 853 605. He is on call 24 hours.
There is a pharmacy (chemists) in Skala. This is located next to the doctor’s surgery on the main street.
Tel: +30 26710 83535. Opening hours are 09:00 – 14:00 & 18:00 – 21:00, Monday – Saturday.
When this chemist is closed, the nearest alternative is in Poros.
Hospital – General Hospital of Kefalonia
Souidias Street, 28100 Argostoli, Kefalonia
Tel:+30 26710 38000
https://www.kefalonia-hospital.gr
LOCAL TAXI
Airport transfer/ Local taxi/minibus: Nick Klonis
email: nikostaxivip@gmail.com
Tel: +30 698 767 4977
