So it’s been a few weeks since we’ve spoken but we were left speechless and upset by the initial shock of the Coronavirus outbreak worldwide and the reality of what it means for all of us. It took some time to accept our new and different circumstances but we have adapted and we remain safe.
The island has had only one confirmed case of the virus – that of a man who travelled from Sweden some weeks ago, fortunately he is now well. His family and people he had been in contact with have been tested and were not affected.
Greece has performed better than any other country in Europe in its response to the coronavirus pandemic by taking early containment measures, a report published on Thursday by French think-tank The Bridge has found.
This coming Sunday it’s Easter in Greece (Orthodox). Of course things will be different and celebrations more muted than normal but we are all remaining positive that soon we can be together again with our families, our friends and of course our visitors. The swallows have arrived, the butterflies, bees and insects fly, and the timeless beauty and calm of the mountains and the sea bring great comfort and steadfastness to our lives.
It’s with cautious optimism that we feel that we are heading in a positive direction…maybe it’s the brilliant spring sunshine, the flowers that continue to bloom, and the never ending beauty that nature brings to Kefalonia! People here are continuing to smile and make plans. We’ll soon be laughing, dancing, swimming, eating and drinking together again. We wait for you, our friends, to return and share our island…
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Its weird us not visiting the island this year. But there will be other years, I’ll just have to keep looking at previous years photos and video.
Hopefully you could come back here soon! Stay safe!
I have a holiday booked in Lassi in October, I am looking forward to it but will understand if I am not allowed to travel and will re-book for next year. What ever happens will be there soon.
This will be only the second year since 2008 that my wife and I have been unable to visit Kefalonia. We will definitely miss our friends in Assos. Stay Safe.
Thank you! Hope to see you next year! Stay safe too!
We have a villa booked in scala for September for 4 weeks and hopefully we will be able to make it.
We are sure by then things will be abit more normal,I enjoy reading your blog on a weekly basis.
Many thanks Paul
Thank you very much for your support, hopefully we will get back to normal soon!
Hello Anna
Liza introduced me to this website and I’ve not stopped reading about all the wonderful stories, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed spending the entire afternoon reading your blogs and Sarah’s. Thank you so much for the wealth of information. We hope to visit Kefalonia this Sunday, all thanks to Liza for sorting our accommodation out, Mt Ainos here we come 🙂
Thank you for your nice words! We are here to help, if you need anything during your stay!
We have been to Skala every year for past 20 yrs; we will be coming next week and aim to forget about coved ; the people re wonderful and the town is enjoyble
We will stay at The Anassa which is a great hotel; sorry to say “George’s eating place in the high street is not opening this year but we will find a good alternative. Yamas.
I wish you to have a great stay!
Coming tomorrow!!!!
Will be our 4th time.
Look forward to seeing Crazy George!!!
Staying at Svoronata.
What’s the daily cost for a speed boat ?
Last time I think was about €85
That is great, wish you to have a great time,
I don’t know who George is and for the boat you need to contact the business all addresses are under the posts!
Hi Anna
We are regular visitors to Agia Efimia and considering a possible holiday this September. Can you confirm if the bars and restaurants are open and what the face mask wearing policy is around the harbour. Thanks for your help.
Hello, things have been safe and busy up to now, there is a policy for staff to wear masks in restaurants and visitors need to wear masks in all closed spaces, if you need any help with accommodation, please send me a message! hope to welcome you soon!
Hi, I wonder if you are able to tell me how things are in Kefalonia currently? I am looking to come out at the beginning of September. Is everything reopen? Many thanks in advance for your help. Jemma
Hello, things have been safe and busy up to now, if you need any help with accommodation, please send me a message! hope to welcome you soon!
We should have come out to Kefalonia first two weeks in June, still depressed that couldn’t come . Couldn’t come last year either as my husband had heart by pass. Hopefully fingers crossed we will make it to Lassi 2021. Have been many times over the years Kefalonia is like a second home to us
I wish the best to all of us!
We are here in Skala on our first visit to this wonderful island. We are having a fabulous time and we are already thinking about when we might return in the future. Our hotel and everywhere we have visited have been fastidious in their approach to COViD. Our host at the hotel advised to date their have been only 4 cases on the whole island and I am trying to find articles on the internet to confirm this number. Do you know if this is the case?
Hello, that is the official number on the island indeed, and none are hospitalised, unfortunately you cannot find articles in english.
Just arrived back from Kefalonia after a family holiday, everything was a perfect as usual thank for a wonderful holiday.
Hello we are travelling to Fiskado on 29 September. Can you tell me the current number of Covid cases on the island. We are so looking forward to our holiday.
Hello, thank you for your message! Things have been relatively well, there is no official numbers announced but there must been around 15 cases, I wish you to have a great time!
Hi Anna, we are due to come to Fiskardo on the 2nd of October. We are keeping everything crossed that we can go. How are things on the island.. Are there many confirmed cases at the moment.. Many thanks
Hello, thank you for your message! Things have been relatively well, there is no official numbers announced but there must been around 15 cases, I wish you to have a great time!