KARAVADOS
Area: Kefalonia
Country: Greece


Location:
In the S of the island, 9» miles SE of Argostoli and 2 miles N of Pessada. 3 miles E of the airport.

Telephone code from UK:
30 26710

Position:
About a mile inland from the nearest coast at St Thomas, off the main road between there and Argostoli.

Description:
A typical inland Greek village surrounded by olive groves and vineyards.

Suitability:
Middlemarket _ popular with Greeks, Germans and Italians who travel by car and more recently British package holidaymakers.

Accommodation:
One large hotel, an apartment block and private houses.

Shopping:
One village minimarket but serious shopping has to be done in Argostoli.

Beach:
Nearby St Thomas Beach which is actually a collection of coves with a large flat rock area for sunbathing.

Entertainments:
Daytime: beachlife or exploring the local villages. Nightlife: just 1 local taverna.

Eating:
Traditional Greek food at the taverna.

Public-transport:
Daily bus service to Argostoli.

Local-excursions:
Island tour, S villages tour, Olympia.