Kefalonia, Greece: Holiday review

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Review by: Christine Winfield

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We went in September the weather was just right.
Very warm but not unbearable.

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This was our third time in Kefalonia and won't be our last. The Island is beautiful, hire a car and visit loads of lovely beaches, eat in lots of lovely restaurants.

We stayed in the Ammes apartments great price decent size rooms and the most welcoming people ever, first time we had stayed there and was made to feel like we had known them as much as other returning guests of previous years.

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Kefalonia
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Review by: George & Pearl

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Sunshine everyday while we were there in June 2013, this was about our 20th visit, the only time that we had any rain was when we went in September.

If you like a quiet time with good food we would recommend that a visit to Katelios is not to be missed.

Holiday

Great times when we have been here.

Would recommend hiring a car to get the best from your holiday here, driving round the island is easy and traffic is fairly light.

Some brilliant places to visit,including Poros, Agia Kyriaki Agia Efimia, Myrtos, Sami and other villages.

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Holiday in Lixouri Kefalonia
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Review by: peter hart

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When we have been to Kefalonia it has been towards the end of June until the middle of July and the weather can range from mid 20s right up to mid to high 30's with most of the time not a cloud in the sky.

Holiday

This was the 9th visit to the island so we count ourselves as locals not tourists. The island is beautiful with so much or so little to see whatever takes your fancy.

The restaurants are very good and reasonably priced. You will be able to find anything you like on the menu's so you are sure to find something new each time you visit one.

We stay in Lixouri at the Hotel Paletino in the apartments so we cater for ourselves but if you stay in the hotel you can either have B&B or Half Board. All rooms in the hotel are air conditioned at no extra cost.

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BEWARE MYRTOS BEACH!
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Review by: Jeanette

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GLORIOUS

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DISASTEROUS

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holidays in kefalonia
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Review by: Jenny Mason

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While I was there the weather was very hot and sunny, can be prone to fires at times, but wonderful never the less.

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We had a many fantastic holidays in Kefalonia , the people are very friendly and there is always something to do, on land or sea.

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My holiday on Kefalonia
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Review by: Anonymous

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The weather was fabulous very hot better than the weather at home last June.

Holiday

We always holiday on Kefalonia and we love it there and our holidays are always great when the times comes when we do not enjoy the holiday there then we will find somewhere else to go.

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my first visit going again May 7 13
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Review by: john benstead

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It was early May 2012 and the sun shone every day.

We had a spectacular storm one night which was well worth watching.

We stayed at the San Georgio in Skala which is a Thomson hotel B&B.
The evening meals here were excellent,,,,,

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Very relaxing.

People are so welcoming.

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My holiday in Kefalonia
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Review by: Judy & John Goodwin

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We went in September, which is cooler but carries with it the additional risk of rain and thunder.

We had a couple of rainy days but otherwise the weather was fabulous.

Holiday

We stayed at Agia Efimia, which is our favourite place on the island.

We hired an apartment and a car from Starvillas and we strongly recommend that you do the same as Nikos, Katerina and Vicky are wonderful people and nothing is too much trouble to them.

They have a website; Starvillas.gr.co. This being our 20 visit, we know the island like the back of our hands.

Would recommend a day visit to Ithaca, which is a beautiful little island, around 40 minutes sail from the port of Sami and is very like Kefalonia but on a tiny scale.

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kefalonia
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Review by: tommy mckenzie

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We've been to Kefalonia for the past 10 years or so, most of the time we go the last week in june and the first week in july when the weather is HOT and in the late 30's.

We went once in september and the weather was still hot.

Holiday

We usually stay in Lassi. It's not too far from Argostoli, we stay in NIKOSTUDIOS, which is across the road from the dolphin supermarket, and you can walk up the road,and then once at the top,it's down to Argostoli.

This takes about 30mins and is a nice and easy stroll or you can catch the local bus or taxi.

Lassi has quite a few shops, bars and restaurants/tavernas, some good beaches and the people are SO friendly.

Kefalonia is a very relaxing and laid back island,

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fantastic. Great views. Not spoiled. Welcoming people.
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Review by: john benstead

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Weather was just right during the first week of May in 2012.

What's the point of going in July and August when it's so hot you are seeking air con all the time?

Weather was superb this time of year, it was so good we are going again in May next time.

Holiday

Was so good we are definitely going again!

Skala is just right for us as we are in our 70's, but you need to be a bit nimble as some of the terrain can be steep.

We found Skala was just waking up, so got excellent value for money.

Found a sandy beach near rocks where you can skinny dip.
Not far from here is The Sunrise, owned by Victor and his family who serve excellent sardines which is a great lunchtime eat with a beer or wine.

We found the people very hospitable.

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our holiday in kefalonia
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Review by: elaine stevens

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Went out on the first flight with Easy Jet on April 28th 2012. The weeks we stayed, the weather was nice and hot

Holiday

We stayed in a fantastic villa in the quite village of Agios Dimitrios over in Lixouri.
Went out most evening to one of the local tavernas; the owner Angelos and his family could not do enough for us: told us where to visit etc

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Kefalonia. The most beautiful island in the Ionian Sea
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Review by: peter hart

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I have been to Kefalonia eight times. Seven of those were and the end of June going into July and once in September. The weather on all occasions was hot, never below 28c and in the evening a pleasant 21c

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We always go to the same place, which is Lixouri, and stay at the Hotel Palatino in the Apartments on self catering. You can stay in the hotel where they have bed and breakfast.

The town of Lixouri is very Greek and not full of tourists. Most of the time it is the locals going about the daily chores, but in the evening everybody seems to come out to the Town Square where they sit and drink coffee while the children play until the small hours.

If you are looking for a nice, quiet holiday, choose Lixouri, but hire a car so you go and visit the whole of the island and get a feel for the place.

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Was fantastic, a perfect place to stay and relax is the Ionian emerald resort in Karavomilos
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Review by: Anonymous

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Very hot indeed, but it was August!

Holiday

We love Kefalonia. The local,people are so friendly, there are some amazing places to see- Fiskardo and Assos both must do's. Lots of nice places locally to eat around Sami port.

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Stayed in Skala
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Review by: Anonymous

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Weather for the week I spent in Kefalonia was superb, at an average of 34 degrees. It rained heavily one night but was a relief and was hot again next day!

Holiday

Holiday was excellent. Weather great, food lovely and not too expensive.The people were very friendly too.Our accommodation was supposed to be a superior room, though quite average really, but very clean

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our 20th visit to Kefallonia
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Review by: john

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Hot- temp 28 degrees at 8am when we got up. Soon reached high 30's. One day reached 45.

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Marvelous. We've been going here for the last 20yrs.This time it was quiet, like the first time. Nice for us but not nice for the local business people.

It was however cheap prices same as last two years except petrol and alcohol.

People(many now our friends over the years) are wonderful. Beaches clean, scenery awesome. Food great. Made new friends.

We always stay in the same family run hotel in the capital, Argostoli (The Mouikis Hotel) really friendly, clean & central.

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Kefalonia (Skala)
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Review by: Teresa

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I have been to Skala 8 times and every time the weather has been amazing. Once, back in 2002 we had one day with a massive pour down, but it was like taking a hot shower.

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Holidaying in Skala is amazing, hence the 8 visits. Im going tomorrow (13-09-2011) AGAIN. The locals are so friendly and will go out of their way to accommodate and help you.

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Review by: Neil Weyham

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Have visited the beautiful island of Kefalonia for the past 6 years. We generally visit the in the last week of June / first week of July.

Every year the weather has been fantastic. In fact, we haven't even had a bad day's weather.

Prepare for hot, hot, hot days.

Holiday

We have always stayed in Lassi: what a great resort.

Superb bars and restaurants, adequate supermarkets, excellent hotels / accomodation and finally, probably the best beaches anywhere in the Mediterranean.

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Lixouri A beautiful place to go
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Review by: Peter Hart

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We have been for the last seven years mainly at the end of June but also in September.
The weather in June was hot : Mid 80's during the day and down to mid 60's in the evening so really pleasent to sleep at night.
In September it was still in the 80's during the day but we had a couple of days when it rained.
The evenings were much cooler. You could even have to wear a jumper.

Holiday

The holiday in Kefalonia is always very peaceful.
It is not like the major Greek Islands, with lots of night clubs and a lot of youngsters making a fool of themselves. There are plenty of bars where you can sit and have a drink and they will be playing music but in the evening we just like to sit in the town square and watch the children playing and the parents all getting together for a chat

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my first holiday in kefalonia hope not my last
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Review by: PATRICIA VAUGHAN

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FANTASTIC, WE WENT FROM 5TH JUNE UNTIL 12TH. SO HOT THE LAST 4 DAYS. It rained a little the morning we arrived but within 2 hours it was beautiful. Sat and ate at the harbour. We were in Fiscarda and would like to have stayed longer.

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BRILLIANT LOVELY PLACE. LOVELY PEOPLE. Just driving around was so good. Was a bit nervous to start with on the bends but soon got used to that. I live in Portugal so driving on the other side was no problem, within a day perfectly at home. Found the drivers on the whole very good. But did not go into the bigger busier places. So many restaurants even in Fisgard and every one was so nice. I really hope I return one day. We went with Ionian Island travel. I would recommend them to anyone. Not one single thing went wrong.

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Our holiday in Katelios, Kefalonia
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Review by: Anonymous

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We went at the beginning of May and it was gorgeous, not too hot, perfect. The sea was a bit chilly but was warming up as the week went on.

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Fabulous, we stayed at the Albouro apartments, which were simple but clean and comfy with wonderful views of the mountains and of the sea.

Katelios is lovely, quiet and unspoilt, a real chilled out place. We ate most every night at the Katelios Taverna (one of several there) and we loved the food and the wonderful hospitality.

Only one thing, we were at the start of the season, so buses and some excursions weren't available, but car hire is pretty reasonable so treat yourself and have a day round this wonderful island.

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my holiday in kefalonia (lassie)
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Review by: Robbie

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The weather was perfect for the month of June 2009, especially during the evening. We did have one stormy day but other than that sunshine all the way.

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We were lucky because we had the use of a
private beach, although we spent most of the time on the public beach which was marvellous with a lovely little beach cafe.

We saw most of the island by local bus trips and local buses/ferries

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2 weeks in kefalonia
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Review by: Steve

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2 weeks of sunshine not a cloud in the sky,a little too hot some days,blue skies and a light sea breeze.Clear night time skies

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Fantastic,we stayed in Trepazaki,good food and really nice people,it was our first time but will definitely go back,fell in love with the place

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beautiful place
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Review by: Helen Thompson

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Weather perfect.going back third time.last year sunshine every day going out to eat when the sun goes down .

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Peaceful and quiet lots to do and see very green.food good people great.
We stayed in Apollo Apts in Scala lovely pool only 12 rooms so you dont have to worry about getting a seat at the pool.
They do nice food at the poolbar and the family who run it are great

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our holiday in scala kefalonia.
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Review by: Rick And Sue Monks

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Weather was perfect every day.Beautiful blue skies and sea.
Hours of non-stop sunshine with a lovely cooling light breeze.

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2008 was our seventh time to Kefalonia so as you haxe guessed we rather quite like it.
This holiday was as good as all the others if not better.
We are going back to Scala in June this year.
Can't wait.

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Yes
kefalonia
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Review by: Susan

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Weather was fab the whole two weeks we were there!was really gorgeous,did'nt even have any overcast days, and there was a nice breeze sometimes :0)

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Really nice,and its our fifth consecutive year to Kefalonia as we like it so much,we stayed in the resort of Skala(3 visits) ad previous to that Trapeziki(2 visits) really nice place to relax and chill out.

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Brilliant Holiday in Kefalonia.
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Review by: Sandrina And David.

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We have just returned from a brilliant one week stay in Skala, Kefalonia. Our holiday covered the first week in July, and the weather for the whole week was gorgeous. Total Blue skyswith a nice cooling breeze from the sea, and temperatures around the mid 30's.

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Skala is a wonderful, wonderful resort. Just enough shops to keep everyone happy. First class restaurants, and classy cocktails bars.
We love the totally uncrowded beaches, and the boat trips offered good value for money.
The local's are very firendly, and you are sure to receive a warm welcome.
The night time entertainment is low key, but is there anything better than sitting in a beatutiful location with a nice bottle of wine?.
We can's wait to go back again next year, and hopefully for two week's next time.

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lassi - 07
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Review by: Denise Ball-bull

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The weather was around 30 degrees all week fab, clear blue skies and a slight breeze, crystal clear sea and fantastic beaches

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Great food, great accomadation and and loads and loads of wine, we had a lovely lazy week enjoying just chilling out and relaxing, we only need a good beach, beach bar and good weather.
We had everything in Lassi.

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