Mount Ainos rises about 1,628 metres over the southeast of Kefalonia and stands as the highest mountain in the Ionian Islands. Its dark fir forest covers the upper slopes, and the whole massif carries protection as Ainos National Park, the smallest national park in Greece. The mountain sits roughly 25 kilometres east of Argostoli, close … Read more
Kefalonia offers diverse accommodations, each catering to different travel needs. From bustling Argostoli to the serene northern villages, there’s a perfect spot for everyone. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. Explore the island’s unique areas, their attractions, and what makes each a great base for your Kefalonia adventure. Whether you prefer beaches, culture, or … Read more
Kefalonia sits in the Ionian Sea off western Greece. Two routes carry every visitor there: the air route into Kefalonia Airport and the sea route into the island’s ferry ports. The airport, coded EFL, lies about 9 km south of Argostoli and handles domestic flights from Athens through the year, with scheduled and charter services … Read more
Sami sits on the east coast of Kefalonia, about 25 kilometres by road from the capital at Argostoli. The low town spreads around a wide bay below green hills, rebuilt on a flat plan after the earthquake. Sami works as the second port of the island, sending ferries east to Ithaca and south to the … Read more
Fiskardo, located at the northern tip of Kefalonia, is a picturesque harbour village known for its Venetian-era architecture. Unlike much of the island, Fiskardo largely survived the Ionian earthquake, preserving its historic charm. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. This quaint village is a hub of activity, with a quay lined with tavernas and … Read more
Assos sits on the northwest coast of Kefalonia, about 36 kilometres north of Argostoli. The village stands on a narrow isthmus that ties the main island to a pine-covered peninsula crowned by a Venetian castle. Pastel houses in ochre, pink and blue ring a sheltered cove with a small pebble beach and a short quay … Read more
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