Fanari Holidays

Fanari Holidays - Destination Profile

Book your Fanari holidays with Olympic Holidays the leading specialist tour operator to Kefalonia with over 40 years expertise in offering quality holidays at great value. As well package holidays to Fanari, we offer an excellent range of hotels in Fanari. For great savings on holidays to Fanari book online or call our reservations team, lowest price guaranteed!!!

Fanari Holidays - Things to see

During your Fanari holidays, if you find the relaxation, rest and recuperation too much than visit some of the popular sights in Kefalonia.

Cave of Drogarati: Located just 5km south of Sami, is this large imposing cavern estimated to have been around 150 million years. The cavern is a sight of rare beauty and is also known as the 'Concert Cave', the large chamber situated 150ft below the ground has fantastic acoustics and can accommodation 500 people.

Abbey of St Gerasimos: This is where the island's protector used to live as a monk.

Angakali and Melissanthi Caves: These caves have impressive underground lakes which change colour during the day.

The tomb of Odysseus: Still being excavated. It is located outside Poros. Many locals firmly believe this Mycenaean tomb must have belonged to Odysseus, and that this great king impossibly could have ruled just the small Ithaca.

Things to do on a Holiday in Fanari

Popular activities for those taking holidays in Fanari include:

• Scuba diving
• Hire a boat and take a boat trip

Excursions During Fanari Holidays

Make your Fanari holidays extra special and book one of our wonderful excursions, we have a range of excursions that have been carefully selected to cater for everyones interests. Some of our most popular excursions are:-

Island Delights: Your chance to discover the stunning isalnd of Kefalonia. Sample wine at Kefalonia's finest winery. Have yourself blessed by the patron saint of Gerassimos. A memorable photo stop at Myrtos bay and spend time in the untouched village of Fiscardo . A guaranteed fantastic day out!!

3 Islands Cruise: Island hopping at its best. Enter the world of the rich and famous and discover why Onassis put the island of Skorpios on his shopping list. We'll cruise the Ionian sea to the lovely island of Meganisi , where we'll take our boat inside the Cave of Pananikolis. We then tuck into the coastline of Skorpios, a mere reflection of Onassis's lifestyle. Cruising onto the Island of Lefkas which is a surfers paradise...an absolute must!!

BBQ Beach Cruise: An excellent insight into marine life on our glass bottom cruise. Snorkelling, champagne diving, games on the beach or just relax and soak up the sun. The choice is yours, but always look out for dolphins. A BBQ lunch is included in the price.

Ithaca Island Tour: We'll take you by boat to our sister island of Ithaca, home to mythological Odysseys. Tour around the island in one of our air conditioned coaches exploring the unspoilt villages, including the picturesque capital of Vathy . A beutiful day out and a great opportunity to see Kefalonia's famous sister island.

Sami by Night: Visit the beautiful keyside of Sami. The picturesque town is charming, pretty and intriguing which all contributes to the reason why it was chosen for the filming of 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin'. Take a stroll by the harbour and marvel at the stunning sunset whilst enjoying your evening meal in one of numerous harbour from tavernas.

Argostoli by Night: Explore the capital of this beautiful island. This is your chance to enjoy the hustle and bustle, shopping, people watching, or why not just relax in one of the many cafes and bars. A great place for all your souvenirs and gifts for friends and family at home.

These are just a few of the exciting days and nights out available from you representative. We strongly advise you to confirm your place at the Welcome Get Together as places are limited.

Eating/Drinking During Fanari Holidays

Fanari holidays are very much for relaxing and not suited for party animals. However there are a few restaurants that are quite spread out and a Greek bouzouki club.

Getting Around on Fanari Holidays

Walking: This compact resort is an ideal place for those who enjoy exploring by foot.

Boat: There are boat connections with the neighbouring islands (Corfu, Ithaca, Levkas) as well as the mainland (Patras, Igoumenitsa and Kyllini) from Argostoli, Sami and Poros. There is a ferry boat between Argostoli and Lixouri.

Car Hire: An excellent way of getting around during Agia Efimia holidays, car hire gives you complete flexibility as well as the ability to see more of Kefalonia.

Bus: There are local buses connecting the main villages. You can get to almost any point on Kefalonia - even remote beaches, villages, and monasteries - by KTEL bus.

Taxi: For those who don't enjoy driving twisting mountain roads, taxis are the best alternative but you should negotiate the fare prior to commencing the journey.

Fanari Holidays Shopping

Great buys for those on Agia Efimia holidays include honey, Pralines (mandoles), White Wine ("Robola"), Quince paste, locally produced ceramics, pottery, embroidered linen and crochet works.

Fanari Holidays - Beaches

Fanari is rather isolated and has no beach of its own.

Weather and climate information

Max Temp C	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Fanari	20	24	27	29	29	26	21
London	13	16	20	22	21	19	13
Sunshine Hours	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Fanari	8	10	12	14	13	10	7
London	5	6	7	6	6	5	3

Fanari Holidays - 5 Day Forecast