A Mystery?.....or a Conspiracy?

Demand and Supply? Our friends in Poros aren't opening their apartments until June, just not worth the hassle. I'd think TUI, etc, would be happy to send full flights every day all year but they don't want to be committed to flying 'planes with a handful of adventurous passengers on board (IMO). March and April (even May) weather can be very variable (as we know) and a cold, washed out Spring holiday doesn't encourage return (been there, done that, had to borrow portable electric heater from accommodation owner - yes, it worked OK in studio but was useless on beach).

OK, so counter argument is that potential visitors can't be converted to actual visitors if there's no 'planes flying.

Mystery.

Of course, there's UK - Athens flights then hop a KTEL bus to Kef. Yep, it takes longer but it's more adventurous (and not too scary).

Now, if you're really adventurous (and are pretty cool with it): UK - Venice - Patras by train (and ferry). Bryan and I have been having a look at it, looks to work out more expensive, tales longer, more potential for losing your cool - but what a way to travel!!! Comfortable seats with plenty of leg room and space to stretch legs (on way to bar). And fantastic scenery as you cross Europe. If I was forty years younger...

More info and piccies (some enlarge if clicked on) on seat61.com

According to Fraport, Kef airport had a slow start to summer season 2024.....Fraport considers this another indication that the season (on Kef) continues to contract.

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We arrived this week to find everywhere very quiet indeed for this time of year.

Villas and apartments showing fully booked on their various booking sites are clearly empty and locked up.

Speaking with locals, they blame airlines for cancelling flights, especially from Northern airports.

The villas I mention are independent, with no connection to particular airlines or package holidays. So it's all jolly strange.

The desire to visit early season is there, but both accommodation and travel providers appear reluctant to assist.

A Mystery?.....or a Conspiracy?

Kerameies: Celebration of 160^th Anniversary of the Union of Ionian Islands with Greece, Tuesday, 21 May:

09:15: Official Doxology at the Holy Church of Agios Nikolaos
10:00: Speech of the Solemnity of the Day
10:05: Memorial Service to the Fallen Hero and laying of wreaths
10:15: Parade

Kef fire risk 18/05/24: Low

Today’s bank rates:   
1 €UR = £ 0.8865 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.1280 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1227 USD   $1 USD = 0.8975 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.6818 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5946 €UR
   
Based on National Bank of Greece exchange rates.   
Other banks likely to offer rates which may be marginally higher or lower.    
Banks and foreign exchange offices normally charge standard 2% commission.   
You may get a better rate changing your holiday money in advance at e.g. the Post Office.   
NB: some f-ex agencies advertise "No Commission".    
Invariably, they deduct commission before they (don't) advertise the rate.   
Foreign exchange offices are businesses, not charities.   
   
Ten day weather forecast for Kefalonia:   
This is an overall forecast, due to the mountainous terrain the weather can be very localised.   
Updated forecast @ weather.com   
   
Day, Date   Hi°/Lo°   Wind sp   Wet   Forecast   
Sat 18/05   28°/19°   12 km/h   19%   Cloudy    
Sun 19/05   28°/19°   11 km/h   02%   Sun & cloud    
Mon 20/05   29°/20°   11 km/h   04%   Sun & cloud    
Tue 21/05   27°/17°   20 km/h   03%   Sun & cloud    
Wed 22/05   25°/16°   20 km/h   07%   Sun & cloud    
Thu 23/05   26°/17°   21 km/h   05%   Sunny    
Fri 24/05   26°/18°   19 km/h   04%   Sunny    
Sat 25/05   25°/17°   16 km/h   04%   Mostly sunny    
Sun 26/05   24°/17°   15 km/h   13%   Sun & cloud    
Mon 27/05   23°/17°   17 km/h   09%   Mostly sunny