Argostoli is the capital of the island since 1757. Built amphitheatrically with a view of the Koutavos lagoon, the city has many neoclassical buildings, squares, churches and a remarkable Botanical garden. What to see in Argostoli: -The Archaeological Museum where important findings dating back to the Mycenaean period are exhibited. -The Korgialenios Library, one of
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Ainos or Enos Forest in Kefalonia Kefalonia is the biggest Greek island in the area of the Ionian Sea and Mount Ainos is the highest mountain in the same area, with an altitude that surpasses 1,600 m. Mount Ainos is well known not only for its altitude but also due to its dense forest of Kefalonian fir
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Antisamos beach distinguishes for the turquoise waters and the white small pebbles. It is surrounded by green hills and vast vegetation reaching the edges of the shore. The beach has gained worldwide reputation from the Hollywood movie “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin”, where some of the scenes were filmed here. The Lake Cavern of Melissani is a
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Poros is a seaside town that combines mountain and sea. The green landscapes are followed by beautiful shores and create scen-eries of unique style. Poros has contemporary hotel units, taverns, cafes and bars. The beach of Poros is rather cosmopolitan, with a length of more than 2km, surrounded by small, protected ports and golden shores
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It is the most cosmopolitan area of Kefalonia with excellent hotel facilities, superb restaurants and a large variety in nightlife. Despite its cosmopolitan profile, the architectural tradition of the island is kept unaffected. In Fiskardo one will be amazed from the preserved houses with red tiles and small balconies with colorful railings and the beautiful
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The Castle of Assos was built in the 16th century by the Venetians to protect the village from pirate attacks. Fortifications used to cover almost the entire village, though today not much of the Castle remains. Parts of the walls and an arched entrance gate are the mainly preserved sections. These remaining parts though have
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Beaches of Kefalonia Kefalonia has numerous spectacular beaches, offering options to lovers of sandy beaches, as well as inlets where you can find peace and relax even in August and no shortage of beautiful bays ideal for snorkeling. Myrtos is the most famous blue flag beach in Kefalonia and one of the most stunning beaches
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Drogarati Cave, was discovered 300 years ago, when a part of it was destroyed because of a strong earthquake, and so the entrance was created. The cave’s depth is 60 meters from the ground level, the temperature is 18 C and the humidity is 90%. Initially, the cave was developed and used by the community
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According to mythology, caves have always been associated with the divine due to their enclosed beauty with the result that they were the most suitable places for religious ceremonies. Melissani has its own myths; the locals believe it is named after a shepherdess called Melisanthe who was looking for her lost sheep and fell into
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Agia Efimia is a quaint little fishing village situated on the east-coast of Kefalonia Island. It is surrounded by mountains to the north, west and south, which form the Pyllaros Valley. In Agia Efimia and the harbor area there are dozens of small beaches with pebbles and stratified rocks. The largest and most frequented is
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