Kefalonia’s timeless beauty remains untouched during these difficult times.
Luckily I can continue to explore this charming island during the summer months and to record its beauty. Normally work begins to renovate, clean and decorate accommodations, taverna’s, shops, cafes, bars and other premises early in the year in order to be ready in time for Easter and then the following season. This year work was postponed because of our lockdown and everything was put on hold. Lockdown has eased for us and with cautious optimism the work has restarted. In every village and town you can see the hard work paying off, and slowly but surely the re-emergence of business life begins!
This manmade work compliments the natural beauty as Kefalonia remains unspoilt by mass tourism. Works to roads and infrastructure continued unobstructed so you may notice many improvements – especially around the harbour and sea front area of Argostoli.
As well as private houses our visitor accommodations are being prepared in readiness for your return, which we hope will be soon. There is a choice of accommodation to choose from and you can be sure to find something to suit your preferences and your budget. Many villas and houses are fairly isolated so you can choose to dip in or out of local life.
This past week the temperature has risen and already the sea is feeling warmer. The beaches are quiet and peaceful and flora and fauna is blooming. We are ready – human and nature in harmony! So until we meet again, which will hopefully be soon, I am happy and proud to share my exploration with you! Endless stunning beaches, Mount Ainos National Park, wonderful attractions, historical and archaeological sites and amazing views are all waiting here to welcome you!
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Dear Anna,
Greetings from Manchester.. I have just found your amazing site after searching for a Kafalonia Spinach/Feta Pie recipe that i’m currently sat eating from a local shop.. I’m inspired to try and make my own as i used to have it daily from the local baker in Skala during my holidays haha..
I miss Kefalonia so much and I hope you and all the lovely Greek people are all safe and well.. Can’t wait to be back but it’s looking like next year now unfortunately.
I’m going to browse your site and I can see that you have properties on here, are these ones you manage?? We usually stay in Hotels in Skala as simply adore the beach but it might be worth looking at some other options as we may be bringing some more people to see it’s beauty.
Thanks again for your fab site, i’ll have a good look.
Keep safe and well and enjoy the tranquility of a peaceful island.
Best wishes,
Paul
Dear Paul,
thank you for your nice words, I have sent you a spinach pie recipe,
take care, hope to welcome you soon
Our holiday on Kefalonia is booked for mid July, fingers crossed. It will be our 14th visit and something we look forward to the whole year round.
Hope to welcome you soon, stay safe!
Hi Anna
We have had our holiday cancelled so unfortunately will not be able to visit your beautiful Isle so disappointed only visited for the first time last year and it was a wonderful unforgettable experience the people were so friendly and relaxed I hope you all stay well and safe look forward to coming again in the near future
Thank you, hopefully next year will be better for everyone!
Stay safe
What is the latest news regarding tourism’s and flights from uk to keph as we are very much in the dark here. Uncertain whether it is business as usual or not
It seems like international flights are allowed from the 1st of July in Greece, but everything seems to be changing every day!
I wish you to stay safe!
It is lovely to read and see your personal visits to places we know and love on Kefalonia…our first stay was in Skala 15 years ago and we’ve seen lots of the island since then. We were booked to fly there tomorrow but of course it was cancelled but we will be back sooner or later until then we will follow on your footsteps….
Thank you for your nice words. Hopefully we will all meet soon!
Hello Anna
I have just been reading your blog on kefalonia , we have been coming to this island since 1998.
Every year sometimes once but mainly twice a year in June and September ,we are hoping to be back very soon I will keep on reading your blog it’s very interesting
Many thanks
Paul & Andrea
Thanks for your support and nice words, hope to welcome you back soon!
Hi hoping to come on the 3rd August. Will we be able to do boat trips x
Yes, of course, most activities are already running on the island
Hi Anna, we are due to visit Skala on 30th August for 2 weeks. Do you think tavernas will be open? We are hearing many hotels are remaining closed for the season.
Have you booked accommodation? if not come back to me on kefaloniabyanna@gmail.com
Hi Anna
We have been looking at coming to lourdas(our previous holiday had been cancelled,)
On the beach area is everywhere opened up or is there restrictions in place looking at christina studious was looking at anna studios but the bus service has been cancelled any advice looked on the news and it looked ilke the restrictions are being re introduced
Many thanks
Yvonne
Hello, when are you coming?
We love Kefalonia. Congratulations on a great site, very informative.
We are due back on the island on Saturday after a very anxious time waiting to see if this year was possible.
This three week visit we’ve decided to explore places we’ve never been before, hidden coves, inland villages and hope to discover traditional Kefalonia.
Thank you for your nice words, I wish you to have a great time, if you need any help feel free to write to me!