Drogarati Cave in Kefalonia: The Stalactite Chamber near Sami

The great chamber of Drogarati cave, Kefalonia

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

How to Get to Kefalonia: Flights and Ferries

Ferry approaching the port of Sami, Kefalonia

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 in Kefalonia: The Harbour That Survived the Earthquake

Fiskardo pastel waterfront and harbour, Kefalonia

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

Myrtos Beach in Kefalonia: The Island’s Famous White Bay

Cephalonia 280 81, Greece - panoramio

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