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Kefalonia is the largest island in the Ionian Island group and definitely one of the most beautiful. Like all the others in the group, it is very green and lush forests cover much of the island. As an island with an international airport, it is easy to get to and has lots of facilities for tourists. With lots of villages and towns up and down the island, it can be difficult to decide where to stay, this is where we come in. When you enquire with us, we can go through everything in more personal detail but here is a more general overview of the main places.  

​Located on the western coast and backing onto the island’s capital Argostolion, Lassi has everything you could need, at your fingertips. With lots of choices of accommodation and a variety of restaurants, it can cater perfectly to what you’re looking for. There are also a number of beaches very close, the two nearest are Gradakia and Paliostafida beaches. Being near to Argostolion, you have easy access to plenty of things to see such as the Lighthouse of Saint Theodore and the Memorial of Acqui Division. Lassi’s excellent location also includes being only a 10 minute drive from the airport

​Sitting on the southern tip of the island, Scala also caters excellently for tourists with plenty of accommodation and lots of tavernas. It sits next to a lovely beach that is a mix of pebbles and sand. Skala is easily connected to Argostolion by the bus which makes it easy to get around if you don’t have a car. Sitting right next to the beach and the village is a Roman Villa. This popular historical site dates back to the 3rd century and has a lovely mosaic on the floor. 

In recent months we’ve seen an increase in interest and enquiries for Meganisi, so we thought it was a great time to showcase what this great little island has to offer. A small island in the Ionian group, it is filled with luscious greenery, scenic villages and an abundance of beautiful coastline that holds many secluded beaches and the sea caves which the island is known for. In this article we’ll take you through how to get there, where to stay and things to do so that you will have all the information you need to know to decide when to visit this beautiful island. 

How to get there
Meganisi doesn’t have an airport as it is far too small for one. The nearest one is on the mainland at Preveza. Preveza Airport is accessible from a number of UK airports, these are Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol. From there you can get a transfer to the town of Nidri on the island of Lefkas. Lefkas is connected by a bridge to the mainland which makes it another great place to visit from Preveza. A good twin centre Ionian island hopping itinerary is Lefkas and Meganisi due to their close proximity and good ferry links. Once at Nidri, you would then get a ferry across to Meganisi. 

Where to stay on Meganisi
There are 3 villages on Meganisi – Spartochori, Vathi and Katomeri. Vathi is the most picturesque village on the island and sits at the end of an inlet with lots of seaside tavernas and cafes to choose from as well as a number of hotels and villas. This idyllic village is the best place to stay on the island. If you’re looking for convenience and gorgeous views then choose Spartochori. This is where the ferry from Lefkas arrives so you can easily walk up to your accommodation. There is only one taxi on the island, so walking is best and only a short distance. The village sits on a hill overlooking the beach and marina and its narrow streets house gorgeous buildings, tavernas and cafes as well as apartments and hotels. Spartochori is also the largest of the three villages.

Finally, Katomeri sits on a hill looking out across the eastern half of the island. There are fewer hotels and tavernas here, but it is still very beautiful place to stay. Wherever you decide to stay on Meganisi, it will provide stunning views, pretty buildings and will be near to everywhere, as you can walk between the three villages in an hour. 

Corfu is an island in the Ionian Sea, it is very popular with tourists especially from the UK. If you’ve decided you want to go to Corfu, you probably know where you want to stay (if not we can help just click here to fill in our enquiry form), but when is the best time to go? You probably want to know what Corfu’s weather is like and how busy it is going to be to help you decide. In this article we’ll talk you through all of this and more so that you can have the best possible time in Corfu.

How to get there
Corfu Airport, known as Corfu Airport Ioannis Kapodistras is located in the centre of the island near the island’s capital Corfu Town. You can fly there from both major UK airports like Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester or regional ones such as Bristol, East Midlands, Newcastle and Aberdeen. With plenty of options and flights its easy to get to Corfu. Despite this, Corfu isn’t good if you are looking to island hop as it is isolated from the rest of the Ionian Islands and ferries only run to Igoumenitsa on the mainland.  

Like much of Europe, Corfu has its warmest weather in July and August, with temperatures regularly reaching over 30 degrees. This is also when it is the busiest as school holidays in the UK mean families descend on the island looking for some sun. Not only is it the busiest time to visit but the most expensive as hotel prices are high, knowing it will be busy and demand will be massive. Therefore, if you can visit at another time then it is recommended as it will be cheaper and less busy.

Outside of these months June is the next busiest. Busy has become common this year though. Across the board 2022 has been a record year so far for Greece with more people visiting than ever before. Smashing figures from 2019. June has the second lowest average rainfall of the whole year and temperatures average around 27 and 28˚C. Many of Corfu’s resorts stretch along the north coast such as Sidari, Kassiopi and the beautiful Paleokastritsa. If you are looking to visit these areas June and the other summer months are best as it gets slightly colder quicker than the south of the island. 
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If you’re looking for a cheaper and quieter time to go then look at May or September. Corfu’s weather in May stays in the 20s and it doesn’t rain much throughout the month, around the same as in August and September. May is also when flights begin making it a good time to go if you get in early. If you want heat and to avoid school holidays, then September is the best month for you. It retains lots of the heat from July and August whilst staying free of much rain. Temperatures in September stay firmly in the mid to late 20s making it a good option for holiday makers still seeking sun outside of the busier times.  

Often forgotten about next to its larger and more popular neighbours such as Corfu and Zakynthos, Ithaca is a small island located next to Kefalonia in the Ionian Island group. It is a peaceful island that is naturally beautiful and the focal point for many stories in Greek mythology. Ithaca is a very green land that makes the red tiled roofs of its buildings stick out amongst the trees, making for beautiful views wherever you go on the island. In this article we’ll highlight this serene island and give you some ideas of what you can get up to and why you should visit.

How to get there
Like many smaller Greek islands, Ithaca doesn’t have an airport. You can fly into Kefalonia and then get a ferry across from there. These ferries can take anywhere between 20 and 50 minutes to reach Ithaca and go from either Poros or Sami. You can fly into Kefalonia from many UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham. 

​14 kilometres from the tourist hotspot of Corfu, Paxos could not be more different. As one of the least commercial islands in Greece, here you can really explore the real Greece and sit back and enjoy everything. In this blog we’ll take you through the areas of the island and highlight the best things to see and do in Paxos.

How to get there
As Paxos isn’t large, it doesn’t have an airport so we recommend you fly into Corfu and then get the ferry over to Paxos from there. You can fly into Corfu from many UK airports including the main four London ones, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham and Bristol. Ferries run multiple times a day leaving from Corfu Town and arriving at Paxos’s main port Gaios. 

Gaios
The capital of Paxos, Gaios is also the main ferry port for the island and this is where the ferry comes from Corfu. From here you can also take the ferry to the smaller island of Antipaxos. Although it is the capital of the island it is still fairly small and operates as a fishing port first and foremost rather than catering primarily to tourists. Despite it’s size that doesn’t mean it is lacking any of the amenities that you need and the narrow, winding streets are packed with cafes, bars and tavernas as well as shops, banks, chemists and more. It is here in the cafes and tavernas of the bustling streets that you can sample the local food and a spread of other cuisines. You can choose whether to sit in the square on the waterfront and take in the atmosphere or you want to get out and explore what the town has to offer, either work equally as well. One of the most recognisable sights of Gaios is the statue of Georgios Anemogiannis, a hero of the Greek war of independence, this statue lies to the south of the town. You can also venture over to st Nicholas’s Island across the harbour, this island what makes Gaios such a great sheltered harbour as it blocks the winds coming across. St Nicholas’s Island which has two churches and the ruins of a 15th century venetian fort on it which are well worth exploring. This is not the only remains of the venetian occupation as many of the waterfronts building are built in venetian style.