The hills are alive ....
Yes, you can drive all the way to the top of Mount Aenos- save your energy for taking photographs and taking in the panoramic views. You may even spot the elusive and extremely endangered wild ponies.
Odore Di Mare
Assos, Kefalonia
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FROM
£ 598
PER WEEK
New for 2025 - within walking distance of the picturesque village of Assos.
Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 8
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 2 Twin Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Air Conditioning
- WiFi
- Beach 600m
- Taverna 300m
- Minimarket 600m
- Ground Floor: Open plan living/dining room (A/C, TV, WiFi) with doors to terrace. Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher). WC.
- First Floor: Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room, patio doors to balcony. Twin bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room, patio doors to balcony.
- Second Floor: Twin bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room.
- Lower Ground Floor: Utility area (washing machine). Double bedroom (A/C) with separate shower room.
- Outside: Covered dining terrace. Sun terrace. Private parking. Gas barbecue.
- Private swimming pool (9m x 3.5m).
Perched just above the picturesque village of Assos, Odore Di Mare is within easy walking distance of the harbour, tavernas and shops and is conveniently located along the approach road.
Assos is set in a dramatic and picturesque location, nestled between two peninsulas, surrounded by lush green hills and the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea. The village is perched on a narrow isthmus that connects the mainland to a small peninsula, giving it a unique and isolated feel. The village is renowned for its natural beauty, with stunning views of the coastline, olive groves, and dramatic cliffs. It's a peaceful haven, perfect for visitors looking to escape the bustle of more touristy areas.
The centrepiece of Assos is its Venetian castle, which dominates the village. Built in the 16th century, the castle was designed as a fortress to protect the island from pirate raids. The castle is perched high on a hill, offering sweeping views of the surrounding sea and landscape. The ruins of the castle, including its walls, towers and a church inside, are a fascinating historical site and provide insight into the island's past. A hike up to the castle rewards visitors with panoramic views of Assos and the surrounding area.
Odore di Mare is an ideally sized family holiday home, featuring one double and one twin bedroom, with en suite shower rooms and private balconies on the first floor. On the top floor, an attractive twin room set in the eaves and additional en suite shower room, is well-suited for children or young adults.
The open plan living and dining area exudes a chic, stylish ambiance, with patio doors leading out to the terrace. From the living space, steps lead down to a utility room and an additional double bedroom featuring a shower room. Steps then lead up to the pool terrace.
The property features a large, shaded dining table with an outdoor kitchen, perfect for those who enjoy alfresco cooking on warm summer evenings. Guests can look forward to spending countless hours relaxing by the inviting pool, whether taking a refreshing dip or simply soaking in the breathtaking mountain and sea views.
Explore the island of Kefalonia from this ideal location, spend a day at the famous Myrtos Beach (11.2km), nestled between two impressive mountains, visit Melissani Caves (21.7km), or venture north to the beautiful harbour of Fiscardo (20km) where you can hire a boat, take a day trip to Ithaca or enjoy a meal in one of the excellent waterfront tavernas.
- Property licence number:MHTE 0458K91000202100
Pricing & Availability
Additional Pricing Information
All Prices are per property, not per person.
Please note: The Greek Government charge a Climate Tax which is payable by guests staying in hotels and other properties. For Odore Di Mare the charge is a flat rate of €15 (£13.04) per night. For your convenience we will add this amount to your booking, rather than you having to pay it in resort.
Location of Odore Di Mare
Locality
Great Things to Do Near Odore Di Mare
Find the seafarer in you by hiring a boat
Ideal for finding your own secluded cove or even crossing the narrow channel to explore the neighbouring island of Ithaca. There are countless bays and coves not accessible by car so it is possible to find your own secluded beach and relax in privacy, away from the crowds. There are plenty of small coves within easy reach of Fiscardo. The more adventurous seafarers might like to cross the channel to Ithaca, tie up in the miniature harbour of Ancient Polis and perhaps walk up to the village of Stavros for lunch or a coffee.
Antisamos - What a Beach!
A great beach used as a backdrop for much of the Captain Corelli movie. A sweeping white pebbly bay, great for snorkelling. Chilled out beach bars on hand to offer bar service to your sun lounger!
Take a trip...
to the aquamarine waters of Melissani Lake. We should entitle this 'not to be missed'. Melissani Lake is simply stunning: the colours and eerie atmosphere is something you will never forget.
Spend some time exploring Fiscardo
Fiscardo has something for everyone in the group. Roman ruins, an extremely pretty harbour front, great tavernas and restaurants, excellent boutiques and a couple of delightful small bays for an afternoon dip nearby. It is great for dinner on the harbour front in the evening, admiring the twinkling lights.
Turtle rescue fund
The Kefalonia locals are extremely proud of the fact that the 'caretta caretta' turtles continue to use these unspoilt beaches in the south of the island to nest their eggs. As one would hope and expect, these beaches are protected and supervised to ensure that the eggs are not disturbed by the invasion of sun umbrellas and beach barbecues that can often be found on such stunningly beautiful beaches. Mounda Beach itself is the nearest beach to the villa, unspoilt, beautiful and fascinating.
The king of the castle!
St Georges Castle is the historic capital of Kefalonia. A great place to wander and explore. There are many alleyways, along with a wonderful old church and monastery with ancient icons on display. Afterwards, why not stop for a coffee or lunch there.
Snorkelling
The Ionian Sea is one of the cleanest in Europe so get your snorkel and fins out and head off down to the sea. We recommend Alaties, as not only is it quiet, beautiful, clean and mesmerising, it also has a wonderful taverna nearby for a delightful light lunch.
If weather is too wet or too hot for you,
then hide in the caves of Drogarati. These wonderful caves can be found a couple of kilometres south of Sami, and the stalagmites & stalactites here are truly amazing. The cave is actually quite big, and makes for some wonderful photographs – remember your cardy though, as it can be quite cool down there.
Local “Gentilini” winery
Visit the Gentilini winery near to the airport. Here you can find out all about the local Robola wine, as well as sample the only Greek wine to hit the top 100 fine wines of the world.
Spend the day down in Assos
What a delightful little village. It has a terrific Venetian castle to explore (be warned, it’s a bit of a hike up to it, but the views are worth it), a beautiful little harbour and bay with some lovely waterfront tavernas serving freshly caught fish. Remember your camera, as this is a very tiny traditional Greek village – it will make for some lovely holiday snaps.
Take a trip to the Onassis Islands
This is a great day out, take the organised excursion from Fiscardo harbour, so as you can just sit back and enjoy it. Before arriving at the Islands of Skorpios and Meganisi, where the Onassis family spent much of their time, you are more than likely to be accompanied by a few dolphins and/or porpoises along the way – if you are lucky enough to see them then this will certainly make your day.
Saddle up and explore
There is an excellent established riding school located in the village of Zervata, 4km south of Sami. A truly wonderful experience, their experienced team offer everything from 1-5 hours trips, to camping overnight with barbecue and campfire. For horse riding enthusiasts, this has to be high up on your list of things to do
Zax - a - ro- pla - stio ( pastry shop in other words!)
Visit any Zaxaroplastio for a sweet pastry! This complicated word denotes popular pastry shops that have a large array of tiny, sticky, confections, using filo pastry, nuts, honey, figs and raisins, some cakes ooze chocolate - – naughty but nice….
Argostoli back streets - explore a little...
For retail therapy, the pedestrian Lithostrato offers a wonderful selection of shops offering everything from local produce to stylish leather shoes. Plenty of local cafes for refreshment and the Orthodox church of St. Spiridon and Catholic church always have their doors open. ( Make it Tuesday, Thursday or Fridays in the evenings when all the shops are open!)
Snakes alive! 15th August celebrates bizarre religious ceremony
On the biggest festival day of the year in Greece, the festival of Saint Maria, the most bizarre goings on take place in a village called Markopoulo. The story goes that Nuns once begged the Virgin Mary to turn them into snakes during a pirate raid, and ever since, snakes are brought out to slither around the icons of the church in Markopoulo on this day, and many people consider this festival as a good luck festival and by touching or kissing the snakes, you are going to have a lucky year
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Agia Efimia | 25 mins | |
| Fiscardo | 30 mins | |
| Sami | 40 mins | |
| Argostoli | 50 mins |
Beaches
| Myrtos | 20 mins | |
| Ai Jerusalem | 30 mins | |
| Emplisi | 30 mins | |
| Antisamos | 50 mins |
Airports
| Kefalonia | 1 Hr |
ports
| Sami | 40 mins |
