Guide to Chalikeri

'Put your feet up and let your worries flow away – restful, hillside Chalikeri will revive your soul.'

Ssssssh. That's the only sound that could possibly come from this slumbering hillside village seven kilometres from Fiskardo in Kefalonia's north west. For Chalikeri, read peace and quiet - and lots of it.
Surrounded by eucalyptus-clad hills and set between the coves of Atlaties and Agia Ierosalim, this tiny hamlet's well and truly off the beaten track. Yet happily, its hillside perch offers some of Kefalonia's most stirring views. At sundown, pour yourself a drink and gaze out to sea as the fading Greek sun lowers itself below the horizon. And by day, a pair of binoculars might just reward you with glimpses of the rare monk seals that bob up and down along this slice of coast.
Here though, most days are about finding a nearby, sun-drenched cove to top up that tan – maybe at Atlaties, where a beachside taverna serving chilled retsina and home-cooked specialities beckons. Even if you tire of these gentle distractions, there's still the attraction of winding woodland paths, perfect for exploring in the cool of evening or morning.
For a day out, the charming harbour village of Fiskardo sits around the coast with its excellent fish restaurants, smart cafes and arty gift shops. Alternatively, drive a little further to the lesser-known village of Assos, stunningly perched on a steep promontory topped by a ruined castle.
By night, settle down with a Metaxa as the stars twinkle to life in the sky. Or liven things up with an outing to Fiskardo, checking out the tavernas and tapping your feet to the sweet sound of bouzouki music – Captain Corelli style.

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