Villa Agios Thomas is located right at the edge of the pretty village of Karavados in the exclusive Laviathos region in the south of Kefalonia. The beautiful views from the front of the villa are of olive groves & cypress trees out to the Ionian Sea and the beautiful view of the island of Zante. Karavados is a small traditional Greek village, with attractive gardens, has two mini-markets with outdoor bars. The closest beach is Agios Thomas; walk from the villa. There is parking at the beach, which has two fantastic tavernas & a beach bar, which has the most beautiful view!. The beach is popular with the Greek locals, rarely busy, unlike some of the larger beaches around. Trapezeki is another fantastic beach which you can get to easily from the villa, with beach bar and a really romantic restaurant/taverna by the sea. Karavados about 15 minutes drive from Argostoli, where you can find good restaurants, harbour side bars & tavernas, internet cafe, shopping (fresh fish, fruit markets)
Kefalonia: The largest of the Ionian Islands, Kefalonia is unspoilt, with a varied, beautiful landscape. The island is very friendly, particularly in Karavados! The beaches are extremely good, the sea usually impossibly blue, particularly on the south coast of the island, and the hospitality in the wealth of tavernas, bars and restaurants is warm & genuine. There is great walking with great views from Mount Ainos, and a host of very beautiful villages near Karavados for those that like to explore. The Melissani Lake, the beautiful old port of Fiscado, beautiful port of Sami, the caves at Drogarti and neighbouring Ithaca provide excellent trips out You can take dolphin spotting boat trips from Argostoli & conservation boat trips from Fiscardo. Boat trips to neighbouring Ithika are also very popular. The snorkeling at locations all around the island is excellent, the closed being at Agios Thomas which is excellent for snorkeling!
Other Activities:
hiking, snorkeling, swimming, trips to Zante, wine tasting nearby.