PESSADA
Area: Kefalonia
Country: Greece


Location:
In the S of the island, 8 miles SE of Argostoli and 5 miles SE of the airport.

Telephone code from UK:
30 26710

Position:
On the coast, the main port for ferries between Kefalonia and Zante.

Description:
A typical Greek village which was known as the "country town" of the area. It has its own small beach and fishing harbour.

Suitability:
Middlemarket and those looking for an away-from-it-all holiday.

Accommodation:
A couple of hotels and some self-catering apartments. One of the hotels is actually in the neighbouring hamlet of Kountourata, just over a mile away.

Shopping:
One village minimarket.

Beach:
One small rocky, sandy beach.

Entertainments:
Daytime: exploring the island by car or relaxing on the beach. Nightlife: local taverna.

Eating:
The taverna serves fresh fish and local Kefalonian dishes.

Public-transport:
Twice-daily ferry service to Zante. Bus service to Argostoli.

Local-excursions:
Island tour, Olympia, Zante.