Holidays to North East Kefalonia

Between Agia Efimia and Sami, some 9 kms to the south, is a further string of pristine beaches. Sami is larger and the port from which ferries will take you to Ithaca in as little as 20 minutes. Near Sami is the hamlet of Karavomilos with its three friendly tavernas and cafe. There is a bakery and minimarket (both seasonal). Nearby are the caves of Melissani, famed for its open roof and underground lake which you can be rowed across, and Drogarati, known for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

Agia Efimia and Karavomilos are fine bases from which to explore the whole of the north. Good road links mean that Argostoli and Fiscardo can be reached in under an hour, and the north-west coast in around 20 minutes. Local exploration is enjoyable on foot and our representative will be pleased to give further information. 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.

There is also the opportunity to visit Palia Vlachata, which is above Karavomilos where the original village lies in ruins, after the 1953 earthquake the residents of this village abandoned their homes and re-built their homes further down towards the sea which is now Karavomilos. You can explore this village, which is a 3km walk from Karavomilos centre and experience it has a quiet and eerie atmosphere. During the first weekend of Augusts there is an annual music & arts festival in this old abandoned village which is worth visiting.