Mount Ainos in Kefalonia: The National Park and Its Wild Horses

View from Mount Ainos above the clouds, Kefalonia

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

Where to Stay in Kefalonia: Argostoli, Lassi and the North

Myrtos Bay from the coast road, Kefalonia

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. 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 nature, Kefalonia has it all. What makes … Read more

Argostoli in Kefalonia: The Capital on the Lagoon

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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

Things to Do in Kefalonia: Beaches, Caves and Villages

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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