Regina Dell Acqua Resort

Regina Dell Acqua Resort details

This elegant hotel offers panoramic views and an excellent gourmet restaurant.

Regina Dell Acqua Resort is on the beach, just outside Skala. It’s been built so it’s in harmony with the rocky landscape. And with just 38 bedrooms, it’s got a boutique feel to it. Rooms come with carved-wood furniture and modern luxuries like flatscreen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some have whirlpool baths, too, and they all look out on the garden or sea.

At the front of the hotel, there’s a large pool set high up on a terrace, with panoramic views of the Ionian Sea. It has a pool bar that serves cocktails until late in the evening, so it’s the perfect place to watch the beautiful Kefalonian sunsets.

Also facing the sea is the gourmet restaurant, which serves superb Mediterranean and Greek cuisine. Dishes include moussaka and Kefalonia’s famous meat pie, along with local wines like dry white Robola. And if you’d prefer to dine privately, you can have your meals served in your room or a private gazebo area by the pool.

Nearby, the forests and mountains backing Skala’s mile-long beach are criss-crossed with a web of walking trails and tiny hidden caves. Drive a few minutes along the coastal road, meanwhile, and you’ll find the ruins of a temple dedicated to Apollo, which date back well over 2,000 years.