SVORONATA
Area: Kefalonia
Country: Greece


Location:
In the SW of the island, 4 miles S of Argostoli, 4 miles W of Pessada. 1» miles E of the airport.

Telephone code from UK:
30 26710

Position:
In a fertile area 1 mile inland from the sea.

Description:
The tiny inland village of Svoronata lies right on the international flight path but despite this it is surprisingly peaceful and scenically outstanding.

Suitability:
Middlemarket couples, singles and families.

Accommodation:
A couple of hotels with swimming pool and some self-catering accommodation in the village.

Shopping:
A local fruit farm with wine-tasting where local produce can be purchased, and a couple of minimarkets.

Beach:
The sandy beach of Avithos lies one mile S of the village and remains uncrowded throughout the year.

Entertainments:
Daytime: walkers will enjoy discovering the other villages in the area: after the '53 earthquake Koukoumelata was completely rebuilt in lavish style by a wealthy shipping tycoon and is one of the most attractive villages on the island; Metaxata is where Lord Byron chose to stay in 1823. Aghios Andreas monastery has a little local museum and relics of the saint. Nightlife: centred around eating out at the local tavernas.

Eating:
The tavernas specialise in fresh fish.

Public-transport:
Buses to Argostoli should not be relied on; taxis can be ordered from Argostoli.

Local-excursions:
Coach trips around the island. Coach and ferry to Ithaca, Lefkas, Zante. Boat trips depart from Argostoli. Coach and ferry to classical site of Olympia on the mainland. Bouzouki night.