Vivi Apartments
Agia Efimia, Kefalonia
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Hotel Information
These eight studios and apartments have proven very popular and offer a good standard for Agia Efimia. They are located in the heart of the green Pylaros Valley, set back from the road a ten minute walk inland from the village.
The studios on the ground and first floor are twin-bedded and contain a fully equipped kitchen area, a tiled shower room, and a front terrace or balcony. The 1-bedroom apartment is on the ground floor and comprises a double bedroom, open-plan living room with kitchen area (full cooker) and one or two sofa-beds for children, a shower/wc and a front terrace overlooking the gardens.
The 2-bedroom apartment, also ground floor, possesses one double and one twin bedroom, a separate kitchen (full cooker), shower/wc and front garden terrace.
The four maisonettes are all on the first floor. They are open-plan on two floors and comprise a ground floor living room with kitchen area (mini-oven and rings), a twin/double sofa-bed for children, a shower room and a wide sunny front balcony. The spacious bedroom upstairs (no door) has a double or twin beds and its own private balcony, this time to the rear.
Furnishings and décor are cheerful and modern throughout and all units possess air-conditioning (included in the price). In the colourful gardens to the front is a good-sized freshwater pool (60 sq.m., depth 1.0m.-1.80m.) with furnished terrace surrounds.
With hills behind, the valley in front, and trees all around, Vivi enjoys fresh green surroundings and rural views. A torch would be recommended for late night returns along the road from Agia Efimia, which has a slight incline.
Further information
Notes on accommodation
Our hospitality begins with a Complimentary Hamper. An English speaking host will meet and welcome you at Vivi on the day of your arrival and will be available during all your stay for any information and help.
Maid service is weekly with linen change once/weekly. Ground and pool maintenance weekly. To adequately prepare the Vivi please kindly vacate the premises by 10:00 on day of departure.
Accessibility
The accommodation offered by Vivi Apartments is not ideal for people with mobility problems, particularly since no adaptations have been made to accommodate wheelchair users. Children should be supervised at all times, especially in the garden and around the swimming pool, balconies and steps.
Outside
Vivi Apartments is surrounded by an enchanting mature garden endowed with a host of Mediterranean flowers and trees. The grounds include several patio areas distributed throughout the plot with a selection of patio furniture.
Coast/Beach
A 15 minute drive west of Vivi Apartments is Myrtos Beach - voted one of the top ten beaches in the world. 25 minutes and to the east is Anti Samos Beach - the location for part of the film set of Captain Corelli's Mandolin - an ideal place for snorkelling. Within and just outside Agia Efimia there are numerous small beaches and coves, while near the village of Karavomilos (2km outside Sami) is the precipitous Melissani Cave.
Special interest holidays
Apart from the fabulous opportunities for water based sport, including scuba diving, yachting and swimming in the summer, during the off-season periods (March-April and October-November) there are a variety of outdoor activities that can be used as a basis for special interest holidays for horse trekking, walking, bird watching, painting and photography. This makes Vivi Apartments an ideal base for nature lovers and out-door activities.
Travel
Kefalonia Airport is approximately 40km from Vivi Apartments, while the port of Sami, which offers car ferries links to the mainland and to Italy, is 10km from the villa. To fully enjoy what Kefalonia has to offer it is essential to hire a car - we can arrange for your use a hired car to be collected/dropped off at the airport. Taxi rate to/from airport/villa is approximately 50 Euros.
Distances
Kefalonia Airport is approximately one hour's drive from Vivi Apartments. Sami port is 15 mins drive. Recommended places to visit (with distances from Vivi Apartments) include: Argostoli (30km), Assos (10 km), Fiskardo (30 km), Skala (40km) and Poros (30km).
Further details
Agia Efimia has several supermarkets, two bakeries, a post office, a chemist, a cash point, numerous tavernas, bars and coffee bars. One can hire cars and mopeds and motorboats in the village and book tennis courts and scuba diving lessons.
The municipality of Pylaros, in which Agia Efimia is located, offers numerous enchanting walks both in the valley and the surrounding mountains with breathtaking views and wonderful varieties of flora and fauna.
Local villages, such as Makriotika and Drakapoulata, offer an insight into unspoilt Greek rural life and numerous buildings and sites of historical interest. We recommend a trip to Mount Enos, Kefalonias highest mountain, to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Kefalonia and other Ionian Islands. Stop for some local wine-tasting at the village of Frangata. Follow the dramatic cliff and mountain road to Myrtos Beach, then wind down in the atmospheric little harbour of Assos. Take a boat trip from Sami across to nearby Ithaca or take the twice-daily boat trip from Fiscardo to explore Lefkas. Explore the fishing port of Fiskardo for its smart yachts and charming narrow streets of Venetian-style houses. Native to Kefalonia are some of the best beaches in Greece. Hire a small boat and spend the day visiting tiny isolated beaches and coves all along the pretty coastline. Drive along the main coastal road to Sami and stumble across small scattered beaches amongst the rocks.
Much of the busy nightlife in Kefalonia is concentrated in the main town of Argostoli. The central square is lined with many restaurants, cafes and bars.
In Kefalonia you will find an abundance of spectacular scenery, traditional tavernas, stunning white beaches and warm, friendly Greek hospitality and we can help bring you closer to the natural beauty, culture and vivid history of Kefalonia. Our contacts are all locally based people and therefore have a large amount of local knowledge. They are all professionally trained to the highest standards so you will feel safe and secure.
Many have close links with local charities helping to protect the Kefalonian environment and the rich cultural heritage, along with community groups and the church.
Some are also involved with the local sports councils which enhance the lives of local children, allowing them opportunities to compete in all sporting activities with other organisations throughout Greece and internationally.
Cultural
Museum visits
Library visits
Church and monastery visits
Conservation
Flora and fauna photography
Dolphin and seal watching
Loggerhead sea turtle awareness
Marine Adventure excursion
Climbing
Cave visits
Cave rock-climbing
Water based
Jet ski
Wind surfing
Kite surfing
Canoeing
Swimming
Snorkelling
Fishing
Sea kayak
Sailing
Diving
Trekking
Jeep Safari
Trekking
Cycling
Horse riding
Motor-cross
Excursions
Island tour
Ithaka tour
Please support Responsible Tourism when visiting Agia Efimia and Pylaros
Responsible Tourism is about minimising the impact of tourism in relation to the environment, contributing to the local economy, respecting and understanding cultures, preserving heritage and supporting the views and needs of the local community. Here are a few tips:
Learn some Greek words; at least “please” and “thank you”.
Water is precious, take short showers, not baths. Report leaks and dripping taps.
Save power – turn off lights and air conditioning when you leave a room.
Ask for towels and linen to be changed less often. You will help save on laundry, associated costs, electric and water.
Buy locally produced food and drink, eat in locally-owned cafes and restaurants.
Buy locally-produced gifts and souvenirs. Don’t buy anything made from shells, turtle shell, coral, or any other wildlife – you’ll be contributing to their exploitation and it may be illegal to take home.
Use public transport, cycle or walk – this will keep you closer to the community and in touch with the places you visit.
Respect local customs and dress accordingly. Cover up when you are not on the beach; especially in towns, shops, restaurants and when visiting religious establishments.
Ask permission before taking photographs of people.
Dispose of litter carefully. Take pride and take your rubbish to a bin or back to your accommodation with you.
If you go fishing, don’t leave behind discarded tackle. Entanglement is one of the most common causes of seabird and other marine species’ fatalities.
When you are snorkelling, act sensitively, keep your impact to a minimum, and try not to touch. Do not remove artefacts or shells (this is prohibited anyway).
Don’t be impatient. The culture is much more relaxed than you may be used to.
The studios on the ground and first floor are twin-bedded and contain a fully equipped kitchen area, a tiled shower room, and a front terrace or balcony. The 1-bedroom apartment is on the ground floor and comprises a double bedroom, open-plan living room with kitchen area (full cooker) and one or two sofa-beds for children, a shower/wc and a front terrace overlooking the gardens.
The 2-bedroom apartment, also ground floor, possesses one double and one twin bedroom, a separate kitchen (full cooker), shower/wc and front garden terrace.
The four maisonettes are all on the first floor. They are open-plan on two floors and comprise a ground floor living room with kitchen area (mini-oven and rings), a twin/double sofa-bed for children, a shower room and a wide sunny front balcony. The spacious bedroom upstairs (no door) has a double or twin beds and its own private balcony, this time to the rear.
Furnishings and décor are cheerful and modern throughout and all units possess air-conditioning (included in the price). In the colourful gardens to the front is a good-sized freshwater pool (60 sq.m., depth 1.0m.-1.80m.) with furnished terrace surrounds.
With hills behind, the valley in front, and trees all around, Vivi enjoys fresh green surroundings and rural views. A torch would be recommended for late night returns along the road from Agia Efimia, which has a slight incline.
Further information
Notes on accommodation
Our hospitality begins with a Complimentary Hamper. An English speaking host will meet and welcome you at Vivi on the day of your arrival and will be available during all your stay for any information and help.
Maid service is weekly with linen change once/weekly. Ground and pool maintenance weekly. To adequately prepare the Vivi please kindly vacate the premises by 10:00 on day of departure.
Accessibility
The accommodation offered by Vivi Apartments is not ideal for people with mobility problems, particularly since no adaptations have been made to accommodate wheelchair users. Children should be supervised at all times, especially in the garden and around the swimming pool, balconies and steps.
Outside
Vivi Apartments is surrounded by an enchanting mature garden endowed with a host of Mediterranean flowers and trees. The grounds include several patio areas distributed throughout the plot with a selection of patio furniture.
Coast/Beach
A 15 minute drive west of Vivi Apartments is Myrtos Beach - voted one of the top ten beaches in the world. 25 minutes and to the east is Anti Samos Beach - the location for part of the film set of Captain Corelli's Mandolin - an ideal place for snorkelling. Within and just outside Agia Efimia there are numerous small beaches and coves, while near the village of Karavomilos (2km outside Sami) is the precipitous Melissani Cave.
Special interest holidays
Apart from the fabulous opportunities for water based sport, including scuba diving, yachting and swimming in the summer, during the off-season periods (March-April and October-November) there are a variety of outdoor activities that can be used as a basis for special interest holidays for horse trekking, walking, bird watching, painting and photography. This makes Vivi Apartments an ideal base for nature lovers and out-door activities.
Travel
Kefalonia Airport is approximately 40km from Vivi Apartments, while the port of Sami, which offers car ferries links to the mainland and to Italy, is 10km from the villa. To fully enjoy what Kefalonia has to offer it is essential to hire a car - we can arrange for your use a hired car to be collected/dropped off at the airport. Taxi rate to/from airport/villa is approximately 50 Euros.
Distances
Kefalonia Airport is approximately one hour's drive from Vivi Apartments. Sami port is 15 mins drive. Recommended places to visit (with distances from Vivi Apartments) include: Argostoli (30km), Assos (10 km), Fiskardo (30 km), Skala (40km) and Poros (30km).
Further details
Agia Efimia has several supermarkets, two bakeries, a post office, a chemist, a cash point, numerous tavernas, bars and coffee bars. One can hire cars and mopeds and motorboats in the village and book tennis courts and scuba diving lessons.
The municipality of Pylaros, in which Agia Efimia is located, offers numerous enchanting walks both in the valley and the surrounding mountains with breathtaking views and wonderful varieties of flora and fauna.
Local villages, such as Makriotika and Drakapoulata, offer an insight into unspoilt Greek rural life and numerous buildings and sites of historical interest. We recommend a trip to Mount Enos, Kefalonias highest mountain, to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Kefalonia and other Ionian Islands. Stop for some local wine-tasting at the village of Frangata. Follow the dramatic cliff and mountain road to Myrtos Beach, then wind down in the atmospheric little harbour of Assos. Take a boat trip from Sami across to nearby Ithaca or take the twice-daily boat trip from Fiscardo to explore Lefkas. Explore the fishing port of Fiskardo for its smart yachts and charming narrow streets of Venetian-style houses. Native to Kefalonia are some of the best beaches in Greece. Hire a small boat and spend the day visiting tiny isolated beaches and coves all along the pretty coastline. Drive along the main coastal road to Sami and stumble across small scattered beaches amongst the rocks.
Much of the busy nightlife in Kefalonia is concentrated in the main town of Argostoli. The central square is lined with many restaurants, cafes and bars.
In Kefalonia you will find an abundance of spectacular scenery, traditional tavernas, stunning white beaches and warm, friendly Greek hospitality and we can help bring you closer to the natural beauty, culture and vivid history of Kefalonia. Our contacts are all locally based people and therefore have a large amount of local knowledge. They are all professionally trained to the highest standards so you will feel safe and secure.
Many have close links with local charities helping to protect the Kefalonian environment and the rich cultural heritage, along with community groups and the church.
Some are also involved with the local sports councils which enhance the lives of local children, allowing them opportunities to compete in all sporting activities with other organisations throughout Greece and internationally.
Cultural
Museum visits
Library visits
Church and monastery visits
Conservation
Flora and fauna photography
Dolphin and seal watching
Loggerhead sea turtle awareness
Marine Adventure excursion
Climbing
Cave visits
Cave rock-climbing
Water based
Jet ski
Wind surfing
Kite surfing
Canoeing
Swimming
Snorkelling
Fishing
Sea kayak
Sailing
Diving
Trekking
Jeep Safari
Trekking
Cycling
Horse riding
Motor-cross
Excursions
Island tour
Ithaka tour
Please support Responsible Tourism when visiting Agia Efimia and Pylaros
Responsible Tourism is about minimising the impact of tourism in relation to the environment, contributing to the local economy, respecting and understanding cultures, preserving heritage and supporting the views and needs of the local community. Here are a few tips:
Learn some Greek words; at least “please” and “thank you”.
Water is precious, take short showers, not baths. Report leaks and dripping taps.
Save power – turn off lights and air conditioning when you leave a room.
Ask for towels and linen to be changed less often. You will help save on laundry, associated costs, electric and water.
Buy locally produced food and drink, eat in locally-owned cafes and restaurants.
Buy locally-produced gifts and souvenirs. Don’t buy anything made from shells, turtle shell, coral, or any other wildlife – you’ll be contributing to their exploitation and it may be illegal to take home.
Use public transport, cycle or walk – this will keep you closer to the community and in touch with the places you visit.
Respect local customs and dress accordingly. Cover up when you are not on the beach; especially in towns, shops, restaurants and when visiting religious establishments.
Ask permission before taking photographs of people.
Dispose of litter carefully. Take pride and take your rubbish to a bin or back to your accommodation with you.
If you go fishing, don’t leave behind discarded tackle. Entanglement is one of the most common causes of seabird and other marine species’ fatalities.
When you are snorkelling, act sensitively, keep your impact to a minimum, and try not to touch. Do not remove artefacts or shells (this is prohibited anyway).
Don’t be impatient. The culture is much more relaxed than you may be used to.