Assos is Cephalonia’s most dramatically positioned village. A glorious harbour village with a more rustic and rural feel than Fiscardo. The charm of Assos lies very much in its simplicity and stunning setting. As is the case with Fiscardo, very few visitors can actually stay in the village, we are therefore delighted to provide the opportunity for our guests to sample the unique atmosphere of Assos.
The surviving Venetian houses mingle with more recent additions which have all been created in harmony with the surroundings and the village now consists of an attractive collection of private villas, six tavernas, a couple of shops and a few apartments for visitors.During your stay you become part of the slow and easy way of village life. You will be made to feel particularly welcome and acknowledged for staying in Assos, rather than being one of the day trippers who visit each lunchtime.
The village is dominated by the remains of a spectacular Venetian fortress – one of the two that can be found on the island. The fortress dates to 1584 when the rocky promontory of Assos, a naturally impregnable location, was selected and 2000 metres of walls were built to follow the contours or the terrain, resulting in one of Cephalonia9s most recognizable landmarks. The remains within the fortress walls, in this place of scenic beauty, are more than worthy of exploration and provide a challenging one-hour trek to the top & the less energetic can make the journey by car!Te local marine life includes dolphins, which often actually come into the harbour, and monkseals, which hide in the sea caves and are rarely sighted. It’s only minutes to get your cheap flights to cephalonia and it’s very easy to get last minute accommodation (which means last minute hotels) and last minute flights. You can choose the famous airfreights such as qantas, jetstar, singapore airlines or virgin blue. Go to http://www.lastminute.com.au
