BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN KEFALONIA
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Argostoli is the capital of Kefalonia. When in Argostoli, you can enjoy pleasant walks along the pedestrianized main street. Situated about a 20-minute car ride from the airport, it’s a great town to visit if you want to find some good restaurants and a stroll across the harbor where turtles call this area home and you are likely to spot them floating around by the shore. They’re huge. Argostoli is a picturesque place, with a palm-lined seafront promenade, where local fishing boats moor up. While in town, check out the small archaeological museum, which displays finds from the Ancient Mycenaean, Hellenistic, and Roman periods.
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Argostolion
Argostoli is the capital of Kefalonia. When in Argostoli, you can enjoy pleasant walks along the pedestrianized main street. Situated about a 20-minute car ride from the airport, it’s a great town to visit if you want to find some good restaurants and a stroll across the harbor where turtles call this area home and you are likely to spot them floating around by the shore. They’re huge. Argostoli is a picturesque place, with a palm-lined seafront promenade, where local fishing boats moor up. While in town, check out the small archaeological museum, which displays finds from the Ancient Mycenaean, Hellenistic, and Roman periods.
Fiskardo is one of the prettiest traditional villages of Kefalonia, nestled on the north coast of the island . It offers a really calm atmosphere. One can take strolls along the harbor and wander through the village and all the little stores. This picturesque little harbor is filled with traditional Greek restaurants that are too good to miss. The village is located about 50km from Argostoli. The drive from Argostoli to Fiskardo is a very pleasant one with lots of great views.
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Fiskardo
Fiskardo is one of the prettiest traditional villages of Kefalonia, nestled on the north coast of the island . It offers a really calm atmosphere. One can take strolls along the harbor and wander through the village and all the little stores. This picturesque little harbor is filled with traditional Greek restaurants that are too good to miss. The village is located about 50km from Argostoli. The drive from Argostoli to Fiskardo is a very pleasant one with lots of great views.
Myrtos Beach is one of the most beautiful and most photographed beaches in Greece and one of the best attractions of Kefalonia. The white sands and the turquoise blue waters create a splendid contrast. It is located on the island's northwest coast, near Assos, between two mountains and the view from the cliff tops is absolutely stunning. It is located about 30 km from Argostoli. The beach itself is a little wild, there's no natural shade from the afternoon sun, and there are strong currents, so you need to be a confident swimmer. There aren’t many places to eat on the beach but there are several restaurants on the main road very close by.
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Kweba ng Myrtos
Myrtos Beach is one of the most beautiful and most photographed beaches in Greece and one of the best attractions of Kefalonia. The white sands and the turquoise blue waters create a splendid contrast. It is located on the island's northwest coast, near Assos, between two mountains and the view from the cliff tops is absolutely stunning. It is located about 30 km from Argostoli. The beach itself is a little wild, there's no natural shade from the afternoon sun, and there are strong currents, so you need to be a confident swimmer. There aren’t many places to eat on the beach but there are several restaurants on the main road very close by.
Assos is a peaceful little village on the island's northwest coast, 10-kilometers from the popular village of Fiskardo. It is built on a causeway linking a hilly peninsula to the mainland. It is often thought of as one of the most beautiful places to visit in Kefalonia as it combines the ruins of a Venetian castle, tiny chapels and welcoming local tavernas. It’s easy to pair up a visit to Assos after spending the morning or afternoon on Myrtos Beach or the popular village of Fiskardo. Once here, head out for a little dip in the harbor area or take a little wander around the little streets, see the colorful houses and stop by one of the seaside cafes for a frappe. It’s a great way to spend a lazy afternoon.
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Asos
Assos is a peaceful little village on the island's northwest coast, 10-kilometers from the popular village of Fiskardo. It is built on a causeway linking a hilly peninsula to the mainland. It is often thought of as one of the most beautiful places to visit in Kefalonia as it combines the ruins of a Venetian castle, tiny chapels and welcoming local tavernas. It’s easy to pair up a visit to Assos after spending the morning or afternoon on Myrtos Beach or the popular village of Fiskardo. Once here, head out for a little dip in the harbor area or take a little wander around the little streets, see the colorful houses and stop by one of the seaside cafes for a frappe. It’s a great way to spend a lazy afternoon.
Sami is the island's main port and is located on the east coast of the island, about 24 kilometers east from Argostoli, served by regular ferries to and from Patras on the Greek mainland. If you're planning on a little Greek island hopping in the Ionian Islands, you are at the right place. Sami offers an enchanting waterfront and a wonderful collection of shops, restaurants, unique Venetian buildings, and cafes. The town also offers a historic view of the island evidenced by the remains of ancient structures such as the nearby Acropolis of Sami. Sami Acropolis is located in the Lapitha Mountains in Sami. It is an archaeological site and the ruins date back to 3rd century BC. One can observe the ruins of the ancient town including the public buildings, structures and more. The view of the sunset from the cliff is gorgeous. It also offers spectacular views of the island and the sea.
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Sami Kefalonia
Sami is the island's main port and is located on the east coast of the island, about 24 kilometers east from Argostoli, served by regular ferries to and from Patras on the Greek mainland. If you're planning on a little Greek island hopping in the Ionian Islands, you are at the right place. Sami offers an enchanting waterfront and a wonderful collection of shops, restaurants, unique Venetian buildings, and cafes. The town also offers a historic view of the island evidenced by the remains of ancient structures such as the nearby Acropolis of Sami. Sami Acropolis is located in the Lapitha Mountains in Sami. It is an archaeological site and the ruins date back to 3rd century BC. One can observe the ruins of the ancient town including the public buildings, structures and more. The view of the sunset from the cliff is gorgeous. It also offers spectacular views of the island and the sea.
Antisamos is a beautiful, clean beach located in a deep, curving bay on the east coast of the island, three kilometers from the port town of Sami. Antisamos is one of the most popular beaches on Kefalonia as the beach scenes in Captain Corelli's Mandolin were filmed here. It offers a wide range of watersports such as scuba diving, speed boat rides, snorkeling and more. There are some restaurants and bars available on the beach. The views are truly gorgeous and breathtaking. This beach is a perfect destination even if you’re not the kind of person who’s into water sports. Many visitors of this beach just like to lie down in the sun and relax for hours.
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Paralia Antisamos
Antisamos is a beautiful, clean beach located in a deep, curving bay on the east coast of the island, three kilometers from the port town of Sami. Antisamos is one of the most popular beaches on Kefalonia as the beach scenes in Captain Corelli's Mandolin were filmed here. It offers a wide range of watersports such as scuba diving, speed boat rides, snorkeling and more. There are some restaurants and bars available on the beach. The views are truly gorgeous and breathtaking. This beach is a perfect destination even if you’re not the kind of person who’s into water sports. Many visitors of this beach just like to lie down in the sun and relax for hours.
Melissani Cave is located about 2km from the town of Sami, and 10 km from Argostoli. The cave had actually been hidden underground for many hundreds of years, then over time, the roof collapsed and created this incredible spot to see where sunlight enters through the hole in the roof, creating amazing shades of blue-colored light on the cave walls. The best visual effects occur around noon, when the sun is overhead. Archaeological finds suggest that the cave may once have been used as an ancient place of worship, known as the Cave of the Nymphs. Once here, buy a ticket and head on inside the cave area itself. Then hop on one of the boats and take a ride across the lake itself. The water is so beautiful and crystal clear, it’s stunning to see.
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Kweba ng Melissani
Melissani Cave is located about 2km from the town of Sami, and 10 km from Argostoli. The cave had actually been hidden underground for many hundreds of years, then over time, the roof collapsed and created this incredible spot to see where sunlight enters through the hole in the roof, creating amazing shades of blue-colored light on the cave walls. The best visual effects occur around noon, when the sun is overhead. Archaeological finds suggest that the cave may once have been used as an ancient place of worship, known as the Cave of the Nymphs. Once here, buy a ticket and head on inside the cave area itself. Then hop on one of the boats and take a ride across the lake itself. The water is so beautiful and crystal clear, it’s stunning to see.
Drogarati Cave is located about 5 km from Sami. It was discovered 300 years ago when a powerful earthquake revealed an entrance to it. Thought to be one of the largest caves in Europe, Drogarati Cave has two main chambers, one of which is 900m2 and is called “Sala of Apotheosis”. This chamber has incredible acoustics, and is occasionally used for concerts and other shows. If you want to be amazed by a natural phenomenon, Drogarati Cave should be on your list of places to visit in Kefalonia.
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Kwebang Drogarati
Drogarati Cave is located about 5 km from Sami. It was discovered 300 years ago when a powerful earthquake revealed an entrance to it. Thought to be one of the largest caves in Europe, Drogarati Cave has two main chambers, one of which is 900m2 and is called “Sala of Apotheosis”. This chamber has incredible acoustics, and is occasionally used for concerts and other shows. If you want to be amazed by a natural phenomenon, Drogarati Cave should be on your list of places to visit in Kefalonia.
This beach in Kefalonia derived its name because of the cove's X-shape and it's among the most popular beaches within the island. The red sands really make it stand out. It's also one of the most suitable for children due to its more shallow waters.
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Xi Beach
This beach in Kefalonia derived its name because of the cove's X-shape and it's among the most popular beaches within the island. The red sands really make it stand out. It's also one of the most suitable for children due to its more shallow waters.
Mount Ainos is the highest mountain in Kefalonia. Ainos national park is located around 30 km (18.6 miles) away from Argostoli. The national park is ideal for hiking and mountain biking, and bird-watchers might spot woodpeckers, eagles, vultures, and hawks. It is a perfect place to enjoy a small picnic and relax while watching the view. The mountain top offers captivating views of the island and of neighboring islands such as Ithaca, Zakynthos and Lefkada on a clear day. The mountain is covered with dense greenery and is home to a wide and exotic range of flora and fauna. The forest here is home to the blackbird, the Owl, the Coal Tit and various other species. You can park (or arrange a drop-off) at the transmitter station, then take the signposted dirt track to the summit, passing native orchids and wild ponies, while breathing in aromas of firs.
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Ainos National Park
Mount Ainos is the highest mountain in Kefalonia. Ainos national park is located around 30 km (18.6 miles) away from Argostoli. The national park is ideal for hiking and mountain biking, and bird-watchers might spot woodpeckers, eagles, vultures, and hawks. It is a perfect place to enjoy a small picnic and relax while watching the view. The mountain top offers captivating views of the island and of neighboring islands such as Ithaca, Zakynthos and Lefkada on a clear day. The mountain is covered with dense greenery and is home to a wide and exotic range of flora and fauna. The forest here is home to the blackbird, the Owl, the Coal Tit and various other species. You can park (or arrange a drop-off) at the transmitter station, then take the signposted dirt track to the summit, passing native orchids and wild ponies, while breathing in aromas of firs.
Kefalonia is famous for its local wine known as Robola. There are several vineyards on this Ionian island .No matter where you eat on the island, Robola will always be available to accompany your meal. Tourists in Kefalonia can go wine tasting at the famous wine refineries such as Haritatos, Sclavos. There are various agencies which provide wine tour services. Not only will you be able to see the processes behind wine production, but you'll also taste several different types of wine in the process!
Kefalonia Wine Tour
Kefalonia is famous for its local wine known as Robola. There are several vineyards on this Ionian island .No matter where you eat on the island, Robola will always be available to accompany your meal. Tourists in Kefalonia can go wine tasting at the famous wine refineries such as Haritatos, Sclavos. There are various agencies which provide wine tour services. Not only will you be able to see the processes behind wine production, but you'll also taste several different types of wine in the process!