WHY IONIAN ISLAND HOLIDAYS?
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MEGANISI VILLA HOLIDAYS
Reached by boat from Nidri, passing Skorpios, the contrast between the bustle of that busy resort and the quiet solitude of Meganisi’s lonely bays and traffic free lanes couldn’t be more marked. With just three or four villages, hardly more than hamlets in reality and almost no tourist development, this is the perfect island to escape from the stresses and strains of a busy life. Even the entrance to Vathi, the island’s main harbour is watched over by twin churches to bless those arriving and leaving.
Mythology tells us that King Tafios, a son of Poseidon, was the founder of the town of Tafion. Later, according to Homer’s Odyssey, Ulysses gave his fleet to Mentor, the Tafion king at the time, when he left for Troy. Tafion is the island we now know as Meganisi. He would no doubt be comforted to see that there have not been a lot of changes to his beloved island since he was last there!
There are a number of beaches within walking distance of our accommodation. Spilia, close to the little port of Spartohori has a pebble strand, Ambelaki on the north coast is one of a string of beaches that can be reached by walking. Alternatively, caiques from Vathi can be taken there.
Another way to enjoy this remarkable island is to join one of the regular round island boat trips from Nidri which have the added attraction of visiting the famous shipping magnate, Aristotle Onassis’ island of Skorpios and the other smaller islands. Other boats visit Ithaka, Kefalonia and the inner islands on a regular basis.
Walking is excellent on the island and the only real method of travel to truly reveal the wonderful views and perspectives of the island and to visit the tranquil and uncrowded beaches that are dotted around the island. Below some of the pathways or monopaths, steep cliffs are honey-combed with caves, only accessible by boat, some even large enough, so the story goes, to hide submarines during World War Two.
Meganisi is one of the most picturesque and peaceful in the Ionian. Having a population of less than 2,000 it is also one of the smallest.
This is real Greece!
- Villa Myrto
- Hotel Meganisi
- Villa Daphne
- Villa Anastasia
- Sgouri Villas
- Villa Alexandra
- Villa Athanasia
- Villa Constantina
- Villa Nancy
- Villa Emmy
- Villa Angeliki
- Villa Elefteria
- Villa Natalia
- Villa Elizabeth
- Thalassa Limonari 2 Bed Villas
- Villa Erato
- Villa Elaida
- Alkyoni Suite
- Villa Hector
- Thalassa Limonari 1 Bed Villas
Flights for this season
Sunday departures for direct flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham
| FROM | TO | OUTBOUND FLIGHT |
INBOUND FLIGHT |
FLIGHT DETAILS |
DEPARTURE TERMINAL |
DEPARTURE DATES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow | Preveza | Dep: 09:25hrs Arr: 14:55hrs |
Dep: 16:00hrs Arr: 17:25hrs |
British Airways BA 0692/3 |
Terminal 5 | From: 28th May To: 15th Oct |
| London Heathrow | Preveza | Dep: 11:30hrs Arr: 17:00hrs |
Dep: 17:55hrs Arr: 19:25hrs |
British Airways BA 0674/0681 |
Terminal 5 | From: 28th May To: 15th Oct |
| London Gatwick | Preveza | Dep: 06:50hrs Arr: 12:10hrs |
Dep: 13:10hrs Arr: 14:25hrs |
Enter Air ENT 427/8 |
South Terminal | From: 7th May To: 8th Oct |
| London Gatwick | Preveza | Dep: 07:45hrs Arr: 13:00hrs |
Dep: 13:50hrs Arr: 15:15hrs |
Easyjet EZY 8247/8 |
North Terminal | From: 15th Oct To: 22nd Oct |
| Stansted | Preveza | Dep: 07:00hrs Arr: 12:25hrs |
Dep: 13:25hrs Arr: 14:50hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1533/4 |
Main Terminal | From: 21st May To: 8th Oct |
| Manchester | Preveza | Dep: 06:50hrs Arr: 12:20hrs |
Dep: 13:20hrs Arr: 15:05hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 899/900 |
T1 | From: 7th May To: 22nd Oct |
| Bristol | Preveza | Dep: 06:55hrs Arr: 12:20hrs |
Dep: 13:05hrs Arr: 14:40hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1873/4 |
Main Terminal | From: 7th May To: 1st Oct |
| Birmingham | Preveza | Dep: 06:10hrs Arr: 11:40hrs |
Dep: 12:25hrs Arr: 13:55hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1329/1330 |
Main Terminal | From: 7th May To: 22nd Oct |
Flights for 2024
Sunday departures for direct flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham
| FROM | TO | OUTBOUND FLIGHT |
INBOUND FLIGHT |
FLIGHT DETAILS |
DEPARTURE TERMINAL |
DEPARTURE DATES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow | Preveza | Dep: 09:25hrs Arr: 14:55hrs |
Dep: 16:00hrs Arr: 17:25hrs |
British Airways BA 0692/3 |
Terminal 5 | From: 26th May To: 13th Oct |
| London Heathrow | Preveza | Dep: 11:30hrs Arr: 17:00hrs |
Dep: 17:55hrs Arr: 19:25hrs |
British Airways BA 0674/0681 |
Terminal 5 | From: 26th May To: 13th Oct |
| London Gatwick | Preveza | Dep: 06:50hrs Arr: 12:10hrs |
Dep: 13:10hrs Arr: 14:25hrs |
Enter Air ENT 427/8 |
South Terminal | From: 5th May To: 6th Oct |
| Stansted | Preveza | Dep: 07:00hrs Arr: 12:25hrs |
Dep: 13:25hrs Arr: 14:50hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1533/4 |
Main Terminal | From: 19th May To: 6th Oct |
| Manchester | Preveza | Dep: 06:50hrs Arr: 12:20hrs |
Dep: 13:20hrs Arr: 15:05hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 899/900 |
T1 | From: 5th May To: 20th Oct |
| Bristol | Preveza | Dep: 06:55hrs Arr: 12:20hrs |
Dep: 13:05hrs Arr: 14:40hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1873/4 |
Main Terminal | From: 5th May To: 29th Sep |
| Birmingham | Preveza | Dep: 06:10hrs Arr: 11:40hrs |
Dep: 12:25hrs Arr: 13:55hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1329/1330 |
Main Terminal | From: 5th May To: 20th Oct |
TRANSFERS
Transfer by coach to Nidri, Lefkada then onward sea crossing on our charter boat to Vathi, Meganisi. Where applicable, hire cars will be waiting at Vathi port, otherwise taxi or mini bus transfer to your accommodation.
Approx transfer time: 1 hour
PRE-BOOKING YOUR AIRCRAFT SEAT
To pre book your seat please contact the airline directly quoting Ionian Island Holidays as your tour operator, your booking reference
number, flight number, date of departure and specific flight request. In some cases you will also require the airline booking reference. Payments for these seats are direct with the airline.
Please allow 24-48 hours after booking to allow your booking to be processed.
AIRLINE CONTACT DETAILS
- British Airways: For Heathrow flights to Kefalonia & Preveza - seats will be automatically assigned at check-in. As seats are part of our Group allocations.
- Enter Air: Visit Website
- Easyjet: Visit Website(You will need your Easyjet Locatar reference )Click Manage my Booking. If you have an existing Easyjet log in this will not work you will need to click on “No Account? Find Booking” For all EasyJet Flights, 30 days prior to departure, you can check-in and fill in your Additional Passenger Information (Passport details) via EasyJet website. You will then be able to print your Boarding Passes.
- Jet2 Airlines: Visit Website (You will need your Ionian booking reference and surname) If there is an existing 6 digit reference next to your flight details these seats have been bought directly from Jet2 and you will need to visit their direct web site here
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Please check your e-ticket for the luggage allowance that is included on your flights as this represents the actual confirmed allowance you are entitled to.
Most of our flights have checked baggage allowance of 20kg & 5kg hand baggage included.
In some cases, certain airlines may have different allowances but again, please check your e-ticket:
- British Airways: 23kg hold & 10kg hand baggage (max 55 x 40 x 23cm)
- Enter Air: 20kg hold & 5kg hand baggage (max 55 x 40 x 20cm)
- Easyjet: 23kg hold & One small under seat cabin bag (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm)
- Jet2 Airlines: 22kg hold & 10kg hand baggage (max 56cm x 45cm x 25cm)
FLIGHT ONLY
We are able to offer a limited number of flights direct to Kefalonia, Preveza and Corfu. Contact out UK office for further details on 020 8459 0777.
AIRPORT ASSISTANCE
Please also fully inform us of any disability or walking difficulty you may have, so we can provide assistance at the airport. This must be made at least 7 days before departure.
