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This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packed with all the information you need to enjoy the islands of Zakynthos and Kefalonia, in a genuinely pocketable format. Places to go and unmissable attractions are explored within easy-to-use, colour-coded sections, so you can locate the information you need at a glance. The islands' top attractions are identified to help you plan your trip priorities and ensure you see the very best villages, caves and beaches. From Zakynthos Town, the hill villages and West coast, to Enos National Park and the Melissani cave lake in Kefalonia, all places are covered in depth alongside full-colour photographs that provide a highly visual introduction to these beautiful islands. Full colour fold-out maps are also included to provide instant orientation wherever you are. A concise history chapter and the handy cultural tips throughout combine to give you a deeper understanding of the islands' heritage, from Odysseus to Captain Corelli. There are also plenty of ideas for how to spend your leisure time, from scuba diving with turtles to experiencing a traditional 'Greek Night' and activities for children too. The 'Eating Out' chapter recommends local specialities and includes a useful menu reader to help place your orders. The comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides an A-Z summary of all the expert practical advice you will need, including reliable recommendations of hotels and restaurants to suit all budgets, information on climate, health, transport, currency, language and much more. Small in size but big on content, this guide will help you truly get to the heart of these islands and all they have to offer.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This guide is exactly what it says - a pocket version - and that fact must be considered if other than very basic reference material related to the islands is required. If your requirement is for a comprehensive guide to either or both of the islands I would recommend the selection of a much larger 'full' edition or an island specific volume. It is worth noting that either of these choices is likely to be much more expensive than this pocket version and it is evident that some of the so-called 'specialist' guides available are not regularly updated. Overall this guide is adequate for what it is, but no more.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bought this book before travelling to Kefalonia last month. Limited info to be expected as its a small book covering two islands BUT quite a bit of the info in the book was wrong. We spent hours looking for the Botanic Garden following the vague directions in the book, eventaully asked locals who had no idea that there was a Botanic Garden. Then decided to take in a tour of a local winery which was supposed to be open until 6.30pm - got there to find it closes at 2.30pm and has done for over ten years! A lot of wasted time in a hire car. Very irresponsible - better to have no info than bad info, we expected more from a big name like Berlitz.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book is ok for a quick flick through but thats all, not a good book to be honest. Tells you to drink water from the taps in greece as they are fine and its economical - when we went to greece we found the locals drank bottled water! Didn't give much information on resorts - it had a few lines about Tsilivi saying it was awful with bars and was rowdy - we went to Tsilivi in August 2010 and it was such a lovely resort mostly of families and had a lovely beach. The people who wrote this book just dont seem to have got it right at all.
I was disappointed but the book was half price when i brought it!
I was disappointed but the book was half price when i brought it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good book
I thought the book was just about right. Not too much info, just enough. Very handy size to fit in pocket. Good value.
Published 1 month ago by Tayters
good
This book is giving me the basis of the places I would like to visit. Simple but gave me basic information about attraction and places to visit. Read more
Published 9 months ago by justyna
Kefalonia Guide Book
Useful little book, difficult to find anything more comprehensive that doesnt cover numerous other islands as well. Read more
Published 10 months ago by HMT
Small, but useful
I liked using this book before going to Zante to explore all the things I could do. It could include more budget options for the budget traveller, but it was good for the money!
Published 10 months ago by Ella Jones
Nice background...
I read this book before my recent holiday in Kefalonia and felt it gave me something of a taste of the culture and history of the island. Read more
Published 10 months ago by TLady
Disappointing And Poorly Observed
We bought this to give us an overview of Zakynthos before a package holiday there recently. We wanted some snippets of information on towns and places of interest, maps and so... Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. Adams
Useful little guide
Couldn't find a guide specifically for Kefalonia, so bought this as a compromise.
You have to sort through the irrelevant stuff on the other island (Zakynthos in my case) but... Read more
You have to sort through the irrelevant stuff on the other island (Zakynthos in my case) but... Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. White
Easy to read, concise and informative
Basic, as to be expected from a pocket size book, but perfect for a week. Any more information would have been unnecessary as there was too much to see as it was! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Thomas
Great little book
Perfect for taking away with you, to read on the plane and learn some hints & tips about the islands
Published 23 months ago by betty
guide to Kefalonia
This little guide book is very useful to me as my husband and I are going to Kefalonia in September,it gives lots of useful tips of the Island.
Published on 3 April 2010 by Mrs. Valerie C. Jones
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