Ithaca Day Trip from Kefalonia: Homer’s Island by Ferry

Vathy bay and Molos Gulf seen from above, Ithaca

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

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

Sami in Kefalonia: The East-Coast Port and Its Caves

Sami harbour and waterfront, Kefalonia

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