Kefalonia recommendations?

[ujjayi]

We are thinking of holidaying in Kefalonia this year. Can anyone recommend a quiet resort - just a handful of tavernas and bars? Have been researching and everywhere appears to be described as a "fishing village" which frankly, I don't believe given the popularity of the island with the package tour operators!

We went to Lourdas about 8 years ago (so there might have been some building work since). It wasn't the prettiest village but there were some lovely restaurants. It was a longish trek down a path to the beach but it was gorgeous when you got there plus there was a lovely bar/cafe and a wonderful restaurant (run by a New Yorker). I wouldn't fancy it with small kids though as the walk is too long for whingeing little ones

Scala on the south of the island is a big village, but not seriously crowded. I think it depends on the time of year. We were there in September last year and it was just enough to be pleasant. A good range of tavernas and bars, most of the hotels welcome non residents to their bars as well. What age DC? They might find it a bit boring. Look on Tripadvisor for pictures.

We stay at Nine Muses which is just over the road from the beach, on B&B basis, but you can S/C. You might have difficulty booking at this stage in the year, as they do weddings. You could try the Anassa next door which is owned by the same people.

Scala was where we were supposed to go until fuckwit XH screwed up the booking We did go on a daytrip. Looked lovely

Thanks for the replies :)

After lots of indecision we have finally settled on Skiathos...!

changeforthebetter - I have an ex just like yours. Thankfully the current Mr Ujjayi is far superior model!