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In-Depth Information
Katomeri; d incl breakfast €60; )
has simple rooms with some sea views. The undis-
puted favourite fish taverna
Porto Vathy
(
26450 51125; Vathy; mains €6-14;
lunch &
dinner)
is cast out on a small quay in Vathy.
Getting There & Around
The ferry runs between Nydri and Meganisi (per person/car €2/14, 25 to 40 minutes, five
daily) to Porto Spilia and Vathy.
A local bus runs five to seven times daily between Spartohori and Vathy (via Kato-
meri) but it's worth bringing your own transport on the ferry.
KEFALLONIA ΚΕΦΑΛΛΟΝΙΑ
POP 35,590
Wild, beautiful Kefallonia, the largest of the Ionian Islands, feels like an independent
land. Its intriguing bounty includes friendly people, bucolic villages, rugged mountains,
rich vineyards, soaring coastal cliffs and golden beaches. The 1953 earthquake devast-
ated many of the island's settlements and much of the architecture is relatively modern.
Surviving villages such as Assos and Fiskardo, and the ebullient quality of life as in re-
built Argostoli, the capital, enliven everything. Under-explored areas like Paliki Penin-
sula, excellent unique cuisine, and great wines round out a spectacular island.
