Agios Gerasimos Monastery stands in the Omala plain, a flat upland basin in the centre of Kefalonia. The enclosure lies about 12 km southeast of the capital. It gathers an old low church that holds the saint’s relics in a silver reliquary, a large modern church raised beside it. A narrow underground cell reached by … Read more
Loggerhead sea turtles, Caretta caretta, are the emblem of Kefalonia’s wildlife. Adults feed in the sheltered bay at Argostoli and rest inside the Koutavos lagoon. The lagoon sits beside the De Bosset bridge, minutes from the town centre. Females nest on the sandy south coast near Skala. Watchers on the harbour quay see shells break … Read more
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
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
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