GrandTour52870528815
9 สิงหาคม 2023
A wonderful retreat tucked away on the coast of Kefalonia. The 2 bedroom villa was the best we have experienced - calm, elegant, comfortable and the most beautiful uninterrupted views of the ocean from the cliff top. The views just get better as you wander from the villa straight into the private, infinity pool ( big enough for kids to play but not for lap swimming). The villa terrace is delightful with a large shaded dining area strung with light garlands, bean bags and sun beds. It’s difficult to leave! Be warned the showers are open plan to the bedrooms if you are travelling with friends, however, there is a private outdoor shower too. The restaurant was outstanding for all meals, full of fresh Kefalonian flavours and a unique menu. The cocktails in particular were delicious, adorned with herbs and fruit from the gardens of the hotel. Clearly a very talented mixologist and chef on the team. The girls who worked at reception and in the restaurant were so friendly and helpful - they couldn’t do enough. The hotel is a 20 min steep walk to a secluded cove below - worth the trek though as we snorkelled with wild turtles. Plenty of other beaches nearby if you have a car or happy to use the complimentary electric bikes. We tried 3 local tavernas in the village - all good, traditional Greek fare and worth it for the ambience and views. As we were travelling with our two teenage boys we hired a car for 2 days to explore the island. Be warned there are a lot of hairpin turns on cliff edges so best for daytime exploring. We hired jet skis, snorkelled, wandered around beautiful Fiskardo with its array of harbour side restaurants and Venetian inspired architecture and shopped in the fruit markets and bakeries of the capital Agristolian. The best trip was a private boat charter to Zakynthos, organised by the hotel, to see the Blue Caves and Shipwreck Beach. Stunning! Reception had many recommendations for other things to do. The teens said the hotel gym wasn’t quite what they were expecting - it’s outside with just a couple of pilates beds, a rower, small hand weights and a bike so they didn’t use it despite being daily gym users. There were early morning outdoor yoga classes but we didn’t make it. They loved watching the super yachts ( and support boats) in the cove below one evening , entertained with helicopter landings and foil board displays - def not toys off Amazon! Thank you Team Eliamos - we loved our stay - until next time.
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