Hello there,

Thinking about taking the family for the first time to Kefalonia next summer,trouble is one of our party is disabled and I keep reading about certain properties being 'Up a Hill' ect....can someone help me out please with a named property in a decent resort for a family,if its got plenty of Tavernas all the better,but no Lager louts or rip off merchants please.

Good holidays to you all.

I would probably steer clear of Lassi as a lot of the properties are just outside and up a hill.

Your best bet would probably be Skala which has a beach and plenty of tavernas. There are some good hotels which are along the beach - the Paspalis is one which gets good reports. Some of the self catering complexes are out of the main area and would involve a climb. There may be some self catering accommodation along the beach.

Kefalonia does not attract the 'lager lout' type and whilst it may be slightly more expensive than Greek Islands it is lovely.

Have a look at Kosmar who are Greek specialists - Portland (TUI group) have the Paspalis and also Thomas Cook.

Pippa

Hi. I would take a look at Sami or Aghia Efimia. Lassi is ok if you know where your accommodation is. A friend of mine stayed at the Hotel Mediterannee and was very impressed. This hotel is almost on the beach, down a side road from the main road, good service and excellent food (especially at lunchtime). Argostoli is easily accessible from Lassi by taxi or 20ish minute walk and has a lovely square (we spent many an evening there) Happy hols! Gail

Agreed that the Mediterannee would be accessible although there is a fairly steep slope up into Lassi itself. The White Rocks Hotel is very good but not suitable for those with mobility problems.

We have been looking at Ag. Efimia as well, it seems to be fairly flat but does not have much beach - mostly shingle.

Pippa

I agree that there are quite a few hotels down by the beach area in Skala, but to get into the main area of Skala where most of the shops and restaurants are will involve going uphill a bit. I`m not disabled, but I`m also not very agile, and Ifound it a bit wearying in the heat of August. The trouble with Kefalonia although a breathtakingly beautiful island, is that most accommodation involves a hill of some kind. The Kosmar book does say when accommodation is unsuitable for the infirm, which is helpful.

Hi We went to Svoronta Kefalonia 2 consecutive years, and the first time we Hired the car from the Travel Rep when we got there, a open top Jeep was ok but not in the best condition, the clutch was almost gone, the Hood a bit hard to put up. The second year we hired the car when we booked the holiday and picked it up from the Airport, you are in Svoronta so no point waiting for a transfer coach.

The second was much better, a little Corsa, good condition nothing wrong, and a full tank of Petrol.

Which is something to make sure you are going to get when you pick up the car, at an adjoining desk a couple was picking-up a car at the same time and they left very little Petrol in the Tank which would probably not going to be enough to get them to their Hotel and it was a Sunday so most Stations were closed.

It can be cheaper to hire Locally if you know what you are doing but I think the first time, maybe best to hire you car at same time as you book your Holiday.

Loved Svoronta, quiet a few nice restaurants and a good base for the whole Island. We would probably choose to go there most times,my Brother also went the same years and said the same.

Hope this helps have a great holiday Lyn.

Emily, now the Euro has been introduce to Greece prices are almost the same everywhere you go, Do not know where abouts you are staying in Kefalonia but we have been there many times and I'm sure you will enjoy the beautiful scenary, most friendliest people you have ever encountered and at the end of each day I'm sure you will feel every Euro you have spent will be well worth it.
pojo

hi everyone ,thinking of booking a holiday 2006 in june ,can anyone give me information of th best places to stay hotels ect at least 4* and the best resorts,we like nice places to eat and beach hotels, sounds just the place for us would appreciate any advice ,thanks

The Kefalonia Palace in Lixouri is great but a little out of the town, it's full board although not stayed there myself have had excellent reports from other residents, XI beach is really beautiful, and Lixouri town is my kind of places, good taverna's, cafe's bars a Greek working town where you mindle with the Greeks in there every day way of life in the bank, supermarket, on the ferry boat, some people find it boring because the beach es are a taxi ride away, but or me it's a perfect place, arrived back Tuesday after many many visits, each time we leave find it harder and harder.
pojo

Hi Billiwiz. Try the Mediterranee as per my earlier post. I don't think you will be disappointed. Can't comment on Lixouri cos we only visited for a couple of hours when we hired a car but we thought OK to visit but not to stay for the full holiday. (One man's meat, another man's poison!).

Yes many people say Lixouri is dull all depending on what you want from your holiday, although we have travelled all arears in Kefalonia, Agostoli, Lassi, Assos, Skala, basically everwhere as a Greek friend has taken us everywhere, places tourist don't go, Lixouri is by far the cheapest part of the Island for food and drink, but you have to go independantly as it's not in any brouchure although Tompson's were using a few holtel there this year.
pojo

I`m big fan of Greece. This would be my 5th. yr to spent a holiday on some of Greek`s island. It meens I`ve been on Samos, Kos, Kalymnos, Rodos, Karpathos and Lesvos since now.

This year my hubby & me are going to Argostoli, Hotel Mirabel on the maine square in the period 21.08.-04.09. So, does anybody know what my hotel look likes? Also, does anybody else going at the same time on Kephalonia?

Regards,

Dudi

I would first of all like to thank everyone who helped me make my decision on where to have next years holiday!

I have decided on Kefalonia.

Could anyone advise me on which part would be the best for 30 somethings and a 14 year old boy?

Hope you have a lovely holiday. If you`re looking for a nice beach, Mounda beach, just outside Skala, is beautiful, but very quiet, but there are quite a few restaurants and bars in Skala itself, which is about 5 minutes by car. The beach in Skala is ok, but a tiny bit gritty. For eating out we enjoyed PINES, also PINES 2, which is down on the beach.

I agree Skala is lovely as is Pines restaurant, although I didn't like Pines 2. I would think with a 14 year old you would be better off going to Lassi as its slightly busier.

Sarah

Thank you for your help.

You have all been great!

We've been to Skala several times and absoutely love it, but I would agree with Sarah that Lassi is probably better for a fourteen year old. I would say that Skala is probably more suited to couples, but I think a teenager that is at that awkward inbetweeny age (before the full on pursuit of the opposite gender starts ) would find it boring.

Hope this helps

Lesley

Angela

I stayed in Lassi about 10 years ago so I don't know if it has changed much, but when we went the resort was fairly quiet. It was geared up for families and couples with young children as EVERYONE except us had a pushchair or 2!!

We were usually the last people in the restaurant as everyone went out about 6.30 and came back at 9pm. We were still in the pool at 7 and did not go out until about 9pm and found wew were not very welcome in the restaurants as they were more or less closing.

We eventually discovered Argostoli the capital which was a taxi ride away which was much livlier and all the bars and restaurants were based around the town square where you could people watch to your hearts content.

If it has changed then don't let it put you off, other people may say different. Kefalonia was wonderful and still in my top 3 Greek Islands.

Hi,

I went to Kefalonia with my partner last summer. We're both in our 20s and found Lassi to be a perfect base. The beaches are fantastic, Argostoli is within walking (recommend the coastal route) distance or you can jump in a cab, and there are many trips to go on as well. We would eat out fairly late and there are a few bars too. I'm sure you'll enjoy!