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
Petani beach lies on the west coast of the Paliki peninsula. Lixouri stands about 10 km southeast, and Argostoli about 40 km away by the road around the bay. A long arc of white pebbles curves under steep cliffs, and deep blue water shelves quickly from the shoreline. The bay faces west, so the sun … Read more
Skala Kefalonia is the main resort of the island’s southeastern corner, spread along a beach that runs roughly 3 km below low pine-covered slopes. The village itself is modern and low-rise, laid out on flat ground about 40 km by road from the island capital. Rooms, shops and tavernas sit in a short grid one … Read more
Ithaca sits across a narrow strait from Kefalonia’s east coast. Close enough that the ferry crossing runs about 30 to 45 minutes from the port of Sami to the landing at Pisaetos. That short hop turns Homer’s island into a straightforward day out rather than a separate stay. A single day covers the capital Vathy … Read more
Antisamos beach occupies a wide bay on the east coast of Kefalonia, about 4 km from the port of Sami over a green ridge. White pebbles line the shore, the water deepens within metres of the waterline, and hills covered in trees close the bay on three sides. The open side looks east across the … Read more
Drogarati cave sits in the low hills above Sami, on the east coast of Kefalonia. The entrance stands about 3 kilometres from the port town and around 25 kilometres from Argostoli. A stairway drops through a narrow opening into one great chamber hung with stalactites. Stalagmites rise from the floor to meet them, and columns … 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
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. This quaint village is a hub of activity, with a quay lined with tavernas and cafes, and a sheltered bay frequented by … 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