Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sami, 25km northeast of Argostoli and the main port of Kefallonia, has a waterside strip
loaded with tourist-oriented cafes, but beyond this it's an attractive town, nestled in a
bright bay and flanked by steep hills. There are several monasteries, ancient castle ruins,
walks and nearby beaches (such as
Antisamos Beach
) that are worth a trip.
Agia Evfy-
mia
on the north side of the bay makes for a quieter alternative. Nearby
Melissani
and
Drogarati
caves are rather overrated.
Activities
The tourist office offers brochures outlining
walks
through the area; one covers Sami and
Antisamos, another the trail from Agia Evfymia to Myrtos.
Sleeping & Eating
Karavomilos Beach Camping
CAMPGROUND $
( 26740 22480;
www.camping-karavomilos.gr
;
Sami-Karavomilos Rd; camp sites per adult/car/
tent €8.50/3.50/6; May-Sep; )
This is a large, award-winning campground in a
great beachfront location, with fantastic bathrooms and loads of facilities.
Gerasimos Dendrinos
APARTMENT $
( 26740 61455; Agia Evfymia; d €45; )
This quiet option sits on the north side of Agia
Evfymia. A gentle couple tends the rose gardens and these tidy studios with unobstructed
bay views.
Hotel Athina
HOTEL $$$
( 26740 22779;
www.athinahotel.gr
;
Karavomilos; d incl breakfast from €60; May-Oct; )
Painted in cool greys, this simple resort hotel has studios overlooking the bay. Guests use
the pool next door at swank
Ionian Emerald Resort
( 26740 22708;
www.ionianemerald.gr
; d incl breakfast from €150)
which has the same owner.
Melissani Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 26740 22464; Dihalion 23, Sami; s/d/tr €50/65/75; May-Oct; )
Unashamed retro
style welcomes you at this slim building two blocks in from the waterfront. The smallish
rooms have balconies with views of either mountains or sea.
Paradise Beach
KEFALLONIAN $
