AGHIA EFIMIA
Area: Kefalonia
Country: Greece


Location:
Near the centre of the E coast; 6 miles N of Sami. 21 miles NE of Argostoli airport.

Telephone code from UK:
30 26740

Position:
Spread around a bay.

Description:
A traditional Greek fishing village which has developed into a resort without losing its charm.

Suitability:
Couples, singles and older visitors.

Accommodation:
A couple of small hotels but mainly self-catering or pension-type rooms.

Shopping:
A few tourist shops and minimarkets.

Beach:
A narrow shingle beach in the centre of the village, plus the Paradise pebble beach nearby. Good snorkelling; facilities are not ideal for families with young children.

Entertainments:
Daytime: mainly beach activities or exploring the island by car. Drogorati Cave and Melissani Lake are easily accessible. Nightlife: centred around the cafes and tavernas.

Eating:
Traditional Greek tavernas with home cooking; a few serve international dishes.

Public-transport:
Regular bus service to Argostoli.

Local-excursions:
Island tour; Olympia; marine wildlife tour by boat. A daily ferry service runs to the nearby island of Ithaca, the home of Greek mythology.