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The whole of Kefalonia is a huge attraction. Its ever-changing landscapes, stunning views and historic local architecture, create a unique ensemble that takes a long time for the visitor to explore! But whoever comes to the island even for once, is sure to be unforgettable!
The Nautical Museum of Sami exhibits all the types of vessels of traditional Greek shipbuilding. The exhibits are made of different types of wood ranging in length from 1.20 to 4 metres. In addition, they are built according to shipbuilding specifications, paying attention to the minutest detail of each type separately, which means they are navigable. Visitors will wander among twenty-four vessels on a 3,500-year trip! Open daily from 10:00 - 14:00 & 17:00 - 19:00
https://nmsamis.gr/
Ναυτικό Μουσείο Σάμης - Nautical Museum of Sami
The Nautical Museum of Sami exhibits all the types of vessels of traditional Greek shipbuilding. The exhibits are made of different types of wood ranging in length from 1.20 to 4 metres. In addition, they are built according to shipbuilding specifications, paying attention to the minutest detail of each type separately, which means they are navigable. Visitors will wander among twenty-four vessels on a 3,500-year trip! Open daily from 10:00 - 14:00 & 17:00 - 19:00
https://nmsamis.gr/
Cephalonia Botanica aims at the preservation and display of the wild and endemic plants of Cephalonia and the promotion of environmental issues.Cephalonia Botanica is situated two klm from the centre of Argostoli and today covers 10,000 of the 28,000 sq.m terrain. The need to create an educational botanic garden emerged from the fact that, though Greece has the richest and most varied flora in Europe, very few botanic gardens-research centres are located in the country. Open daily from may to October.
http://www.focas-cosmetatos.gr/garden_en.html
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Botanical garden
ΒΙΠΕCephalonia Botanica aims at the preservation and display of the wild and endemic plants of Cephalonia and the promotion of environmental issues.Cephalonia Botanica is situated two klm from the centre of Argostoli and today covers 10,000 of the 28,000 sq.m terrain. The need to create an educational botanic garden emerged from the fact that, though Greece has the richest and most varied flora in Europe, very few botanic gardens-research centres are located in the country. Open daily from may to October.
http://www.focas-cosmetatos.gr/garden_en.html
Villages
Towns and villages around Kefalonia worth visiting for more than one reasons!
The famous comopolitan traditional village of Fiscardo attracts numerous visitors from all over the world every year. Just 6 mins drive.
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Fiskardo
The famous comopolitan traditional village of Fiscardo attracts numerous visitors from all over the world every year. Just 6 mins drive.
Lovely traditional village and castle, it also has a small beach! Just 25min drive
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Asos
Lovely traditional village and castle, it also has a small beach! Just 25min drive
A crossroads village just a couple of minutes away, with cafes, restaurants, convenience store and grocery store.
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Magganos
A crossroads village just a couple of minutes away, with cafes, restaurants, convenience store and grocery store.
Beaches
Just some nearby lovely beaches! It is really impossible to present many beaches around the islandbecause they are literally countless!
Paralia Foki
Stunning beach nearby - just 3mins driving or 20min walking
Lovely beach nearby - 8mins drive. Children love it and is also has a cantina.
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Emplisi Beach
Lovely beach nearby - 8mins drive. Children love it and is also has a cantina.
Lovely beach in 10mins distance, named after the chapel in the location. It is said that Robert Guiscard, after whom Fiscardo was named, died in this beach in 1085, while en route to Holy Jerusalem. You can also find a lovely restaurant, Odysseas and taste its Cephalonian dishes.
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Jerusalem Beach
Lovely beach in 10mins distance, named after the chapel in the location. It is said that Robert Guiscard, after whom Fiscardo was named, died in this beach in 1085, while en route to Holy Jerusalem. You can also find a lovely restaurant, Odysseas and taste its Cephalonian dishes.
Small but special beach in 10 mins drive. Locals collect sea salt from its white rocks (alati means salt) and during the night (especially when there is no moon) the salt glows, creating an eerie effect. There is a lovely restaurant too.
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Dalampasigan ng Alaties
Small but special beach in 10 mins drive. Locals collect sea salt from its white rocks (alati means salt) and during the night (especially when there is no moon) the salt glows, creating an eerie effect. There is a lovely restaurant too.
Magnificent beach, a bit similar to Emplysi, with a cave! You drive to the village of Antipata (10 mins) and then you walk through a safe path, until you reach this little corner of paradise!
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Dafnoudi Beach
Magnificent beach, a bit similar to Emplysi, with a cave! You drive to the village of Antipata (10 mins) and then you walk through a safe path, until you reach this little corner of paradise!
Small secluded beach with unique colors! Go to the village of Germenata (right after Emplysi beach) and then walk through a safe path for a while until you find this little jewel!
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Kimilia Beach
Small secluded beach with unique colors! Go to the village of Germenata (right after Emplysi beach) and then walk through a safe path for a while until you find this little jewel!
It's rather unnecessary to describe this world-wide famous beach. Colours change not by day but by the hour and the height is breathtaking! You can even literally fly over it with paragliding. Just contact Joachim Skondras (English, Italian ) : tel: +30 6973778973, or Stergios Karapoulios (German, Romanian): tel: +30 6977 346 390
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Kweba ng Myrtos
It's rather unnecessary to describe this world-wide famous beach. Colours change not by day but by the hour and the height is breathtaking! You can even literally fly over it with paragliding. Just contact Joachim Skondras (English, Italian ) : tel: +30 6973778973, or Stergios Karapoulios (German, Romanian): tel: +30 6977 346 390
Activities
Suggested activities for guests with special interests!
Would you like to learn how honey is made? This is the right place for you: a full detailed tour in the world of bees by our caring friends Eleni and Thanasis! Please check: http://beekeeping.gr/dias/bee-tour/
"DIAS" Apiary
Would you like to learn how honey is made? This is the right place for you: a full detailed tour in the world of bees by our caring friends Eleni and Thanasis! Please check: http://beekeeping.gr/dias/bee-tour/
Horse riding tours and lessons, 1hr to 2 days programs in the exceptional landscape of Sami area, at the foothills of mount Ainos.
Cornelia Schimpfky
28080 Sami, Koulourata
Kephalonia Greece
Tel: 00306977533203
email: cornelia@kephalonia.com
https://www.kephalonia.com/
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Bavarian Horse Riding Stables
Horse riding tours and lessons, 1hr to 2 days programs in the exceptional landscape of Sami area, at the foothills of mount Ainos.
Cornelia Schimpfky
28080 Sami, Koulourata
Kephalonia Greece
Tel: 00306977533203
email: cornelia@kephalonia.com
https://www.kephalonia.com/
Events
Unique events during the summer season!
Varkarolla in Assos: a magic night in the village of Assos in August 24th, a joy of all senses - don't miss!
For more, please check: https://www.kefaloniabyanna.com/barcarolle-festival-in-assos/
Festival
632 Madhusudan Banerjee RoadVarkarolla in Assos: a magic night in the village of Assos in August 24th, a joy of all senses - don't miss!
For more, please check: https://www.kefaloniabyanna.com/barcarolle-festival-in-assos/
Φαγητό
Selected restaurants and tavernas preferred by the locals due to their authenticity!
Kapilio is a tavern with authentic Cephalonian food in the mountain village of Patrikata, about 25 minutes away. Nicoleta will suggest homemade dishes with local ingredients (ask for the codfish pie or the meat pie!) and the view will show you that Kefalonia is a seaside place as well as wonderfully mountainous! Phone +30 6974451316
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Kapilio is a tavern with authentic Cephalonian food in the mountain village of Patrikata, about 25 minutes away. Nicoleta will suggest homemade dishes with local ingredients (ask for the codfish pie or the meat pie!) and the view will show you that Kefalonia is a seaside place as well as wonderfully mountainous! Phone +30 6974451316
Picnic cafe is located in the neighboring village of Magganos, and is open from the morning for a delicious breakfast until late in the evening with excellent and inspired dishes. Nicoletta and her mom Christina will show you what Kefalonian hospitality means and you may have the opportunity to listen to live music by fantastic bands! Tel +30 2674041039
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Picnic
Picnic cafe is located in the neighboring village of Magganos, and is open from the morning for a delicious breakfast until late in the evening with excellent and inspired dishes. Nicoletta and her mom Christina will show you what Kefalonian hospitality means and you may have the opportunity to listen to live music by fantastic bands! Tel +30 2674041039
If you have in mind for Greece an image like the ones shown in the movies of the 60's with taverns by the sea under the shade of trees, checkered tablecloths and carafes with wine and ouzo, then the right place is the tavern Odysseas on the beach of St. Jerusalem, about 10 minutes away. Odysseus (who traveled a lot like his ancient namesake) and his family will guide you on a gastronomic journey through space and time! Phone +30 6932885944
Odisseas Taverna Ierussalim Beach
If you have in mind for Greece an image like the ones shown in the movies of the 60's with taverns by the sea under the shade of trees, checkered tablecloths and carafes with wine and ouzo, then the right place is the tavern Odysseas on the beach of St. Jerusalem, about 10 minutes away. Odysseus (who traveled a lot like his ancient namesake) and his family will guide you on a gastronomic journey through space and time! Phone +30 6932885944
The Fisherman's Shack is a very small tavern with a nice terrace in the beach of Agia Kyriaki (central west Cephalonia, apr. 50mins drive). It was used since 1920 as a fisherman’s house and is open as a tavern for several decades. There is no standard menu because the menu includes only fresh fish that were caught the same day, french fries and salad! If you call in the morning and give your order, this would be the best lunch after a morning swim in the magnificent nearby beaches! Tel 0030 26710 85105
https://www.kefaloniabyanna.com/taverna-tou-psara/
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The Fisherman's Hut
The Fisherman's Shack is a very small tavern with a nice terrace in the beach of Agia Kyriaki (central west Cephalonia, apr. 50mins drive). It was used since 1920 as a fisherman’s house and is open as a tavern for several decades. There is no standard menu because the menu includes only fresh fish that were caught the same day, french fries and salad! If you call in the morning and give your order, this would be the best lunch after a morning swim in the magnificent nearby beaches! Tel 0030 26710 85105
https://www.kefaloniabyanna.com/taverna-tou-psara/
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“Maki’s Restaurant” has been operating since 1981 and is in a beautiful restored traditional Kefalonian building, which has a beautiful outdoor garden seating area of 160. It is a family run restaurant with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
It offers traditional Kefalonian “home-style” cooked meals all year long. Their specialty is pork on the spit, which is offered during the summer season on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
This restaurant has been certified by the EOT and its cuisine awarded the "traditional Greek cuisine” certificate.
Contact Tel: 2674051556
https://www.facebook.com/Makis-Restaurant-128771157271372
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Makis Restaurant
Βασιλικαδες“Maki’s Restaurant” has been operating since 1981 and is in a beautiful restored traditional Kefalonian building, which has a beautiful outdoor garden seating area of 160. It is a family run restaurant with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
It offers traditional Kefalonian “home-style” cooked meals all year long. Their specialty is pork on the spit, which is offered during the summer season on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
This restaurant has been certified by the EOT and its cuisine awarded the "traditional Greek cuisine” certificate.
Contact Tel: 2674051556
https://www.facebook.com/Makis-Restaurant-128771157271372
Local Flavours
Kefalonian Beer, is the first beer of Kefalonian and Ithaca microbrewery. Beers are made of 100% Greek malted barley, very carefully chosen hop varieties and yeast and of course high quality Kefalonian water.
Kefalonian Premium Lager: Strawless beer with light bitterness, delicate aroma of citrus and moderate body, light, refreshing with malty character! Nicely combined with all meals, especially salads, fish and chicken. ABV: 5%
Kefalonian Siora Red Ale: A red Ale deasteria beer with a deep red color, a modest body, flavored by three different hop varieties, with a light candy aftertaste! It combines perfectly with meat. ABV: 5.8%
https://www.kefalonianbeer.com/en
Kefalonian Beer - Μικροζυθοποιία Κεφαλονιάς & Ιθάκης
Kefalonian Beer, is the first beer of Kefalonian and Ithaca microbrewery. Beers are made of 100% Greek malted barley, very carefully chosen hop varieties and yeast and of course high quality Kefalonian water.
Kefalonian Premium Lager: Strawless beer with light bitterness, delicate aroma of citrus and moderate body, light, refreshing with malty character! Nicely combined with all meals, especially salads, fish and chicken. ABV: 5%
Kefalonian Siora Red Ale: A red Ale deasteria beer with a deep red color, a modest body, flavored by three different hop varieties, with a light candy aftertaste! It combines perfectly with meat. ABV: 5.8%
https://www.kefalonianbeer.com/en
Haritatos vineyard is a rich experience combining history, culture and gastronomy. Located in Lixouri peninsula, Haritatos vineyards produce all organic wines, in a lively estate with orchards, olive grove, botanical garden, medicinal plants and vines, centered on a farmhouse of 1863.
Summer winetasting opening tours take place. Duration 1,5h. Cost 10€/person (kids for free)
To book an appointment please call: 0030 697 6108768.
https://www.haritatosvineyard.com/
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Haritatos Estate
Haritatos vineyard is a rich experience combining history, culture and gastronomy. Located in Lixouri peninsula, Haritatos vineyards produce all organic wines, in a lively estate with orchards, olive grove, botanical garden, medicinal plants and vines, centered on a farmhouse of 1863.
Summer winetasting opening tours take place. Duration 1,5h. Cost 10€/person (kids for free)
To book an appointment please call: 0030 697 6108768.
https://www.haritatosvineyard.com/