Vassilis Retreat

Kefallonia


The modern double studios here might be beautifully appointed and the place might be professionally managed by a friendly young guy from Athens, but you'll hardly notice any of that because instead you'll be riveted to the spot by the view over the bay from your small balcony.


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Nearby Kefallonia attractions

1. Myrtos Beach

2.4 MILES

From the road that zigzags down to it, you'll understand why Myrtos is touted as one of the most breathtaking beaches in all of Greece. From afar it's…

2. Stavros Archaeological Museum

7.75 MILES

The most interesting exhibits in this one-room museum 10 minutes' walk outside Stavros come from a large sea cave in the bay to the south, now rendered…

3. School of Homer

7.87 MILES

The tumbledown walls of this archaeological site, a short walk above the village of Stavros, have long been known as the School of Homer, but recent…

4. Marime & Folklore Museum of Ithaca

9.78 MILES

A diverse collection of objects gathered from houses across the island and piled haphazardly atop each other are on show here. There are antique…

5. Archaeological Museum

9.93 MILES

Vathy's little archaeological museum displays artefacts found during island digs, including some attractive bronze horses and votive objects rendered…

6. Gidaki

10.46 MILES

While Ithaki doesn't have many beaches, those it does have are stunning – perhaps none more so than Gidaki, a white-pebble beach with waters so luminous…

7. Drogarati Cave

11.45 MILES

A popular stop for round-island coach tours, Drogarati Cave is a natural cavern hollowed into the hillside 4km south of Sami. A short, steep stairway…

8. Petani Beach

11.92 MILES

The highlight of the Paliki Peninsula is breathtaking Petani Beach, a spectacular strand of white sand and pebble that’s enough to entice a jaded mermaid…