Kefalos - (Resorts on Kos)

Tony G          10/10

Why do the two weeks in Kefalos go faster that any other weeks in the year? This was our 16th Kefalos holiday and as any of the other regulars will say it is just as relaxing, just as friendly and just as warm as our first visit.
But enjoyable holidays only happen with the help of others so a sincere thank you to Yannis, Tony and all the staff at the Kamari Bay Hotel. The hotel is in a great position and Yannis adds that professional touch. by making sure the rooms are spotlessly clean, the sheets are changed and fresh towels provided frequently. The two girls who clean are excellent and make sure the rooms are always fresh and airy. Yannis is always helpful with any problem. At the Pool bar Maria provides excellent quality food,  from an all day breakfast to a range of salads and always adds a friendly smile.
 In the evening Tony is first-rate at the famous horseshoe shaped bar where he provides; news updates, a good line in banter, and has a fantastic memory for what guests drink and I don't mean just for the weeks of the holiday. In June and September in particular, there are so may of us who are Kamari Bay regulars that his memory is referring back to previous years!  So hopefully next June we'll run into John & Val, Margaret & Terry or Ewen & Pauline or some of this years new faces. You won't find a better place  to relax that's for sure.
A special thank you To Kelvin, Tony and Yannis for their help this year.


Kefalos - (Resorts on Kos)

Tony G          9/10

  If you're like us and like/need to walk along the beach here's a  little place on the beach in Kamari Bay that we have eaten in for the last 15 years and always had first class lunch time snacks.
It  is the OPA OPA bar and it is located towards the centre of the bay with views across the bay in both directions and across to Nisyros. We've spent hours sitting in this Taverna just enjoying the view, watching the windsurfers, the sun sparkling on the water, trying to see how many different colours the sea is or just simply  reading.
Xenia and Stamati are are very helpful  people, there hospitality is warm and friendly and you can sit and enjoy a coffee, a draught beer or choose from a  range of foods from salads to omelets and take just as long as you like, It's Kefalos, it's relaxing. They also have some of the largest Beach Umbrellas!

If you like all sorts of music we have spent some lovely evenings there. Stamati has a great sound system and a range of music that is truly amazing. "Opa" is a Greek dance term like "ole" in Spanish.  After a meal at one of the restaurants we enjoy a cocktail or two and listening not only to the music but also to other groups of Brits, guessing who is singing the song playing at the moment. There are certain songs that get the whole Taverna singing "Sailing" is one "Delilah" is another.  As the moon comes up we have even had the odd dance or at least a shuffle.  Warm nights, good music, I wish I was back there! If you're going to Kefalos Don't miss the OPA OPA.