Shooting to fame as the location of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Kefalonia is an island of contrasts: its dramatic mountain scenery and rugged cliff-faces highlighting the purity of its white sand beaches and sparkling, sapphire waters.
The capital of the island is Argostoli, a neat and pleasant town filled with cafes, restaurants and bars. Take a seat at Ampelaki Restaurant, a small gem that combines the best quality ingredients with a passion for Kefalonian and Greek cuisine, or take your pick from the bustling cafes crowding the main square, Platia Valiianou.
Kefalonia’s coastline is dotted with secret beaches, ranging from soft and sandy to wild and rocky. Most of the beaches are quiet, even in the peak summer months, with plenty of natural shade provided by the forests of pine trees that stretch down to the shoreline. A morning at the picture-perfect Myrtos Beach, with its unbelievably soft sand and turquoise waters, is a sublime experience never to be forgotten. Nature lovers can look out for the protected loggerhead turtles that creep ashore each night to lay their precious eggs, as well as the highly endangered monk seal, which plays in the warm waters around the coastline.
Perhaps the most iconic settlement on the island is Fiscardo, the ‘St Tropez of Kefalnoia’. This small fishing village was the only settlement not destroyed by the 1953 earthquake, and retains its picturesque charm and examples of the island’s original Venetian architecture. Transforming into a yachters paradise come summer, the numerous tavernas lining its small harbour make the perfect setting for a long, leisurely lunch with a side of people-watching.
in a world of its own, high up in a stunning cliff top location, scarlett hideaway promises its owners stunning sea views and a front seat to the most magnificent golden sunsets. an intoxicating atmosphere of fresh sea breezes and fragrant mediterranean scents that evoke a feeling of wellbeing will invade your senses.
this is a very special place.
private and luxurious within beautifully landscaped grounds the interiors here have been brought to life through opulent fittings and bold colours. spacious living areas, marble floors and extravagant lighting create a palatial feel which continues through into each of the five bedrooms.
wine connoisseurs will love the custom-designed wine cellar. stone walls and wooden beams create a rustic feel as well as the perfect environment to display and enhance the finest wine collections.
there is so much space here to have fun with family. a large pool lets you enjoy views of the sea as you swim and just to the side of the pool, a fully equipped, beautifully designed, pool bar.
stepping up a few steps from the pool, a large pergola covered area, created to comfortably entertain a large group of friends or perhaps an intimate wedding ceremony, with a small chapel on the grounds, your closest family and friends could marry here.
scarlett hideaway is on the island of kefalonia, an exotic island of crystal clear waters and golden sandy beaches, surrounded by green mountains. ai helis beach is just a five-minute walk and avithos beach a ten-minute walk away. just 20 minutes drive from argostoli, a lively modern town with stylish cafes and boutiques, spending the day or an evening here is always fun. it is also just a 20-minute drive to the airport so it won’t take you long from landing to arriving home. home to your very own private hideaway.
