Villa Pessada Unique enjoys a wonderful position just above the beautiful Pessada cove with magnificent views of the Ionian Sea and the National Park of Mount Aenos. The villa is within easy reach of the island’s buzzy capital Argostoli and just moments from Pessada Beach, Chatzokli Beach and Klimatsias Beach. Kefalonia is a paradise island with a mythical Greek history at its heart. The scenic setting for Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, it has much to offer and will definitely steal your heart. The towns of Argostoli, Lixouri, Fiskardo and Assos should all be on your list of places to visit as well as the island’s dazzling, sand covered beaches.
Pessada is a delightful seaside village with lovely views over to Zante. It enjoys several pretty beaches with crystal clear emerald water and rocks dotted around the bay. Other beaches that are worth visiting are Trapezaki Beach 1.3 miles from the villa, Avithos Beach 2.6 miles away, Ammes Beach 4 miles away and Minies Beach just over 5 miles away. A little further are Makris Gialos Beach, Xi Beach, Poros Beach and Skala Beach. You should also include a stop at the famous Myrtos Beach.
Argostoli stands proudly at the far end of a natural bay surrounded by mountains and lush forests. The major 1953 earthquake destroyed the town which was re-built and is now a cosmopolitan wonder with a palm lined coastal promenade, a wonderful array of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops, a small ferry quay where boats can take you to Lixouri and fishing boats moor up and a lively central square. You will discover the beautiful Church of Saint Spyridon and the fascinating clock tower of Campana Square. The town’s Archaeological Museum of Kefalonia is home to interesting archaeological finds from the Mycenaean, Hellenistic and Roman periods. There are plenty of other museums and monasteries to visit including the Byzantine Ecclesiastical Museum, 2 miles from the villa, the Monastery of Agios Milapidias, 2 miles away, the Monastery of Sission, 2.9 miles away and the Historical and Folklore Museum of Corgialenos 4.8 miles away.
You can take the boat over from Argostoli to Lixouri, the second largest town in Kefalonia. Lixouri was built on the site where the ancient city of Pali use to be. It offers delightful restaurants and bars which line the busy waterfront and the main square, Plateia Petritsi. Lixouri hosts many festivals throughout the year and is known for its rich cultural traditions. It boasts one of the oldest philharmonic schools in Greece. You can visit some atmospheric churches with wonderful frescoes, the archeological museum, neoclassical buildings and the famous Monastery of Kipoureon.
Further north are Assos and Fiskardo, both wonderful day or evening excursions from the villa. Assos is peaceful and charming with some excellent restaurants and cafes. It is surrounded by luscious green scenery and verdant forests. It offers a mystical atmosphere, almost as though the village is lost in time. Pretty pastel-coloured houses are nestled into the steep hillsides and the castle is a popular visit. On the northern tip of the island, Fiskardo is trendy and chic. Its waterside dining is fabulous and there is a wonderful array of unique boutiques and gift shops. As well as colourful fishing boats in the harbour, you will see many luxury yachts as Fiskardo is definitely one of the places to be in Kefalonia.