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free) and some mosaics were excavated here in the 1950s, near the site of the
Golden
Beach Palace
rooms, and are open to the public.
Póros
Connected to Skála by a lovely 12km coastal route that at times seems to skim across
the shallow sea,
PÓROS
was one of the island's earliest developed resorts, though it
definitely gives the impression of having seen better days. The town's small huddle of
hotels and apartment blocks is almost unique on Kefaloniá, and not enhanced by a
scruffy seafront and thin pebbly beach. Póros is actually made up of two bays: the
northern one, where most tourists are based, and the harbour bay, a few minutes over
the headland, with connections to Kyllíni on the Peloponnesian coast.
ACCOMMODATION, EATING AND DRINKING
SOUTHEAST KEFAL
ONI
Á
equipped rooms and larger apartments. May-Sept.
€50
Ostria
T
26710 81765.
At the western end of the front,
this ouzerí-cum-taverna offers a wide selection of dishes
such as stuffed pork or baked swordfish for around €8.
May-Oct daily noon-1am.
LOURDHÁTA AND AROUND
Christina Studios
Lourdháta
T
26710 31130,
W
christinastudio.gr.
Fully equipped kitchen-studios with
side views to the sea are available at this lovely buildi
ng se
t
into the lush vegetation behind the beach. May-Oct.
€40
Ì
Denis
Trapezáki
T
26710 31454.
This friendly
taverna does not abuse its monopoly, instead maintaining
a fine level of quality in the typical Greek menu of grills
with salads and dips, plus good service when especially
busy around lunchtime.
May-Oct daily 11am-11pm.
Ì
Lorraine's Magic Hill
Lourdháta
T
26710 31605.
With a lovely airy terrace on the hill just behind the beach,
this relaxed joint serves a wide range of home produce,
including tender calves' liver. Also does cocktails in its alter
ego as a bar.
May-Oct daily noon-late.
Trapezaki Bay Hotel
Trapezáki
T
26710 31503,
W
trapezakibayhotel.com.
Luxury hotel 500m uphill
from the beach, offering all mod cons, including spa and
beauty treatments. The fixed price all summer means good
value in peak season and
the r
ate includes airport transfer
and breakfast. May-Oct.
€115
11
SKÁLA
Captain's House
T
26710 83389,
W
captainshouse
.net.
On the road parallel to the main street to the east, the
good Captain can steer y
ou to
wards a warmly decorated
room or studio. April-Oct.
€40
The Old Village
T
26710 83513.
A standard range of
Greek and continental cuisine, including large steaks for
around €10-12, and very palatable local wine from the
barrel.
May-Oct daily 10am-1am.
Paspalis
T
26710 83140.
The well-established
beachside frontrunner serves fish and home-cooked meat
and vegetable dishes. Especially popular during the day,
as it has a pool for patrons.
May-Oct daily
11am-midnight.
Tara Beach Hotel
T
26710 83250,
W
tarabeach.gr.
The
best of the large seafront hotels has smart rooms and
individual bungalows in lush garden
s on
the edge of the
beach. Breakfast included. April-Oct.
€60
KÁTO KATELIÓS
Blue Sea
T
26710 81122.
Seafront taverna renowned for
the freshness and quality of its fish, though much of it is
pricey. Also does the usual accompanying dishes, plus pizza
and pasta.
April-Oct daily 11am-1am.
Cozy
T
26710 81031.
This little bar with a fitting name is
the prime drinking location, where you can enjoy a beer or
cocktail to the accompaniment of some laidback summer
sounds.
May-Oct daily 10am-late.
Galini Resort
T
26710 81582,
W
galini.de.
This
spacious complex with a pool and manicured grounds,
around 500m back from the beach, has good deals on fully
PÓROS
Fotis Family
T
26710 72972.
Tucked into the rocky
corner of the northern bay, this taverna serves an array of
grilled meat and fish, plus plenty of salads and mezédhes.
April-Oct daily 11am-midnight.
Santa Irina
T
26740 72017,
E
maki@otenet.gr.
By the
crossroads inland, this medium-sized
pension
has basic but
clean rooms that
ofe
r superb value. Breakfast included.
Mid-May to Sept.
€40
Sámi and around
Most boats to the island dock at the large and functional port town of
SÁMI
, near the
south end of the Itháki straits, more or less on the site of ancient Sami. This was the
capital of the island in Homeric times, when Kefaloniá was part of Ithaca's maritime
kingdom. Ironically, today the administrative hierarchy is reversed, with Itháki being
