Fisherman's hut

Η Fisherman's hut is located in the fishing village Zola, in the northwestern part of the Paliki peninsula. And while only two kilometers separate Zola from the main provincial road that connects Argostoli, the village built on a slope that ends at the sea, is characterized by calm, quiet and relaxation.

In the picturesque port find shelter the few fishing boats in the area, while very close is the beach of Agia Kyriaki, one of its best beaches Of Kefalonia. In this port there is the Fisherman's hut, a myth of the friends of good food. And the cause is one and only. No matter how many changes have been made in our lives in recent years, this tavern for 42 years, remains the same, a humble building, like a hut, and serves exactly the same things. Fish in the pan, french fries, village salad and wine.

The fish are fished in the morning and eaten at noon. Depending on his luck, the visitor will have the opportunity to choose what the fish caught, and what he catches. Red mullets, sea urchins, red snapper, pikeperch, hawthorn, but also larger, lobster or assholes.

Of course, technology has helped with telephone reservations, because it is a sin to go that way – it is not long, but difficult and full of turns – and not find a place to sit and eat. The most sought-after make a reservation, others choose their fish in the morning and return in the afternoon after swimming to eat. A very good idea is to rent a boat from the harbor to take you for a swim to the two beautiful deserted beaches of Fteri and Amidi.

The protector of the undisturbed tavern and the defender of the "Fisherman's Hut" in the sirens of evolution is Silk - first name - Strike:

«In the old days there was a warehouse here", Says Metaxas, proudly pointing to the relevant document of 1849 that concerns the construction permit of a warehouse for the transfer of raisins owned by Gerasimos Charitatos:

«With the earthquakes of 1953, the warehouse collapsed and in this area my father, the Mr. Spyros This makes it a perfect choice for people with diabetes and for those who want to lose weight or follow a balanced diet. 1978 built a tavern on the ruins in a corner. He was fishing with his boat and my mother, the Mrs. Sophia, in the kitchen he fried the fish and made the salads. Light acetylene and fire in the kitchen from Petrogaz bottles. In the late 1980s the electricity came, the road was built, the port and the number of tourists increased. In recent years, my wife and I have taken over Sundays the tavern, but Mr. Spyros and Mrs. Sofia do not give up and support us».

Every day - during the tourist season - Metaxas goes out to sea with one proud trehantiri 11 meters which has its name and goes fishing with nets and longlines.

At noon he helps the serving but mainly catches the conversation with his customers, many of whom come by sea with their boats. And who has not met!

«But with the swimsuits on the beach and here in my hut, we are all equal».

In winter, Metaxas is quiet with some estates and his vineyard from which he even produces his own wine! Out of sympathy, Metaxas offered me a full menu, exceptionally enhanced with zucchini from his garden, while I was stuck with the quality and quantity of the oil contained in the salad.

Yes, there are still people who do not skimp on oil in the countryside. We said goodbye to the Fisherman's Hut with a beautiful family photo and with a promise to return soon.