Yannis Divramis 
Argostoli is the capital of Kefalonia, the largest of the Ionian Islands, set on a bay in the island’s southwest. A major earthquake flattened the old town, and it was rebuilt low and modern around a shallow lagoon called Koutavos. Today Argostoli mixes an everyday Greek port with a waterfront of cafes, a pedestrian shopping … Read more
Melissani cave holds an underground lake near Karavomylos, on the east coast of Kefalonia and close to the port of Sami. Part of its rock roof collapsed long ago, leaving an open shaft above the water. Around midday the sun drops straight through this gap and turns the brackish lake a deep blue. Small rowing … Read more
Kefalonia holds the longest, most varied coastline in the Ionian Islands, and its beaches range from white-pebble bays under cliffs to red-orange sand on the Paliki peninsula. This guide maps the Kefalonia beaches by region, from Myrtos and Antisamos to Xi, Petani, Makris Gialos and Platis Gialos. Each section covers the setting, the sand or … Read more
Myrtos beach is the most famous beach of Kefalonia, a broad curve of white pebbles and pale marble sand on the island’s northwest coast. The bay lies between the villages of Assos and Divarata, about 30 km north of Argostoli, the island capital. Steep green-and-white cliffs rise behind the sand, and the water shifts from … Read more
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, a green and mountainous island in the Ionian Sea off western Greece. The island covers about 773 square kilometres, and Mount Ainos rises to about 1,628 metres as the highest peak in the Ionian group. Deep bays and a spine of limestone split Kefalonia into distinct regions, … Read more
Astypalaia, known as the Butterfly Island due to its unique shape, offers a captivating day trip from Kos. Nestled where the Dodecanese meets the Cyclades, this island is a blend of serene beaches, historical sites, and Cycladic charm. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. A day trip to Astypalaia from Kos unveils a journey … Read more
Symi lies south of Kos in the Dodecanese chain, a smaller island celebrated for one of the Aegean’s most photographed harbours and a major pilgrimage monastery. High-season boats link Kos Town to Symi, making a long but rewarding day trip feasible for travellers who want to add a second island to their itinerary. The crossing … Read more
Leros lies north of Kos and Kalymnos in the Dodecanese chain. A deeply indented island of quiet bays and a powerful Italian-era heritage that sets it apart from its busier neighbours. Ferries link Kos Town to Leros in the high season, with the crossing taking around two to three hours depending on the vessel and … Read more
Patmos, a small holy island in the northern Dodecanese, makes a rewarding day trip from Kos when the sea is calm and the start is early. The fast catamaran links Kos Town with Skala, the port of Patmos, in roughly 2 to 3 hours. Opening the door to the Monastery of Saint John, the Cave … Read more
A day trip to Rhodes ranks among the most rewarding excursions from Kos. The two islands sit at opposite ends of the Dodecanese, linked by a fast catamaran that crosses the eastern Aegean in about 2 to 2.5 hours. That short hop puts the medieval walled city of Rhodes within reach for a single summer … Read more
Alyki salt lake sits on the north coast of Kos, a shallow salt-pan lagoon tucked behind the beaches of Tigaki and Marmari about 10 kilometres west of Kos Town. Once worked for sea salt, the basin now serves as the island’s main birdwatching site. It fills with brackish water through winter and spring, then dries … Read more
The Asfendiou villages sit on the green western slopes of Mount Dikeos in central Kos, about 12 to 15 kilometres from Kos Town. The cluster gathers five mountain hamlets \u2014 Zia, Evangelistria, Asomatos, Lagoudi and the higher, part-abandoned Haihoutes \u2014 among pine woods, springs and terraced fields. Islanders built these settlements well above the coast, … Read more