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Beaches
Makris Gialos beach
Diving Club, Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized
Location: 3 km south of Argostoli
Description: Makris Gialos is a very beautiful and popular beach in close distance to Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia, and the busy tourist resort of Lassi. It has golden sand and many watersports centres around the beach.
15 habitants recommandent
Paralia Makris Gialos
Makris Gialos beach
Diving Club, Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized
Location: 3 km south of Argostoli
Description: Makris Gialos is a very beautiful and popular beach in close distance to Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia, and the busy tourist resort of Lassi. It has golden sand and many watersports centres around the beach.
Myrtos beach
Partly-Organized, Family Friendly, Pebbled
Location: 29 km north of Argostoli
Description: Myrtos is the most famous and beautiful beach of Kefalonia. It is actually a large coast with turqoise water and white sand, surrounded by steep cliffs.
168 habitants recommandent
Grotte de Myrtos
Myrtos beach
Partly-Organized, Family Friendly, Pebbled
Location: 29 km north of Argostoli
Description: Myrtos is the most famous and beautiful beach of Kefalonia. It is actually a large coast with turqoise water and white sand, surrounded by steep cliffs.
Fteri is one more exotic beach of Kefalonia with white pebbles, crystal clear waters, surrounded by limestone rocks. It is a hidden heaven, one of the most virgin spots of Kefalonia, located in the northern part of Paliki, near the town of Lixouri. The background of white cliffs , magnificent limestone and luscious greenery at Fteri Beach creates an idyllic setting to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At short distance from the shore there is a high cliff from which the most daring can make impressive dives into the turquoise waters. Many people believe that Fteri is the most beautiful beach of Kefalonia.
28 habitants recommandent
Fteri Beach DE MERS
Fteri is one more exotic beach of Kefalonia with white pebbles, crystal clear waters, surrounded by limestone rocks. It is a hidden heaven, one of the most virgin spots of Kefalonia, located in the northern part of Paliki, near the town of Lixouri. The background of white cliffs , magnificent limestone and luscious greenery at Fteri Beach creates an idyllic setting to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At short distance from the shore there is a high cliff from which the most daring can make impressive dives into the turquoise waters. Many people believe that Fteri is the most beautiful beach of Kefalonia.
Turquoise waters, amazing dramatic coastline, unique scenery, all combined create a magical environment that you should not miss while travelling to Kefalonia.
Can be visited by boat or on foot, there is no road access to it!
Amidi Beach
Turquoise waters, amazing dramatic coastline, unique scenery, all combined create a magical environment that you should not miss while travelling to Kefalonia.
Can be visited by boat or on foot, there is no road access to it!
One of the places you can combine with a day trip to the village of Fiskardo is Dafnoudi cove!
It is a hidden treasure, not reachable with a car, at the northernmost tip of Kefalonia. Approximately 5km from Fiskardo, you will find a sign at Antypata village. You will have to leave your car and walk for 800m in a beautiful easy shaded trail, through a cypress forest, in order to discover the beach.
30 habitants recommandent
Dafnoudi Beach
One of the places you can combine with a day trip to the village of Fiskardo is Dafnoudi cove!
It is a hidden treasure, not reachable with a car, at the northernmost tip of Kefalonia. Approximately 5km from Fiskardo, you will find a sign at Antypata village. You will have to leave your car and walk for 800m in a beautiful easy shaded trail, through a cypress forest, in order to discover the beach.
Emblisi Fiskardo beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled
Location: 50 km north of Argostoli and 2 km from Fiscardo
Description: Due to the close distance to Fiscardo and its natural beauty, Emblisi gets very popular in summer. It is a picturesque beach with white pebbles and green nature.
50 habitants recommandent
Plage d'Emplisi
Emblisi Fiskardo beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled
Location: 50 km north of Argostoli and 2 km from Fiscardo
Description: Due to the close distance to Fiscardo and its natural beauty, Emblisi gets very popular in summer. It is a picturesque beach with white pebbles and green nature.
Foki Fiskardo beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled
Location: 2 km south of Fiscardo, 48 km north of Argostoli
Description: Foki is a small beach with large stones and crystal water. Surrounded by much greenery, Foki is a picturesque place to relax
19 habitants recommandent
Paralia Foki
Foki Fiskardo beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled
Location: 2 km south of Fiscardo, 48 km north of Argostoli
Description: Foki is a small beach with large stones and crystal water. Surrounded by much greenery, Foki is a picturesque place to relax
Antisamos beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-Organized, Watersports
Location: 30.6 km north east of Argostoli and 4 km from Sami
Description: One of the most gorgeous beaches on Kefalonia, Antisamos is a vast golden beach, surrounded by lush greenery. Scenes of the Hollywood movie "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" were filmed there.
51 habitants recommandent
Paralia Antisamos
Antisamos beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-Organized, Watersports
Location: 30.6 km north east of Argostoli and 4 km from Sami
Description: One of the most gorgeous beaches on Kefalonia, Antisamos is a vast golden beach, surrounded by lush greenery. Scenes of the Hollywood movie "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" were filmed there.
Skala Beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Watersports
Location: 36 km south east of Argostoli
Description: The fishing village of Skala hosts a large, sandy beach within a walking distance from its port. Organized and clean, this is a lovely spot for family vacations.
28 habitants recommandent
Plage de Skala
Skala Beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Watersports
Location: 36 km south east of Argostoli
Description: The fishing village of Skala hosts a large, sandy beach within a walking distance from its port. Organized and clean, this is a lovely spot for family vacations.
Petani beach
Partly-Organized, Family Friendly, Pebbled
Location: 35 km north west of Argostoli
Description: This is a beautiful beach that reminds a lot the bay of Myrtos, the most famous beach on Kefalonia. It is located in the peninsula of Lixouri, on the western side of the island
34 habitants recommandent
Paralia Petani
Petani beach
Partly-Organized, Family Friendly, Pebbled
Location: 35 km north west of Argostoli
Description: This is a beautiful beach that reminds a lot the bay of Myrtos, the most famous beach on Kefalonia. It is located in the peninsula of Lixouri, on the western side of the island
Lourdas beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized
Location: 16.7 km south east of Argostoli
Description: The area of Lourdata is a calm beach resort on the southern side of Kefalonia. The beach has white sand and it is organized with umbrellas and sun beds.
83 habitants recommandent
Plage Xi
Lourdas beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized
Location: 16.7 km south east of Argostoli
Description: The area of Lourdata is a calm beach resort on the southern side of Kefalonia. The beach has white sand and it is organized with umbrellas and sun beds.
Lourdas beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized
Location: 16.7 km south east of Argostoli
Description: The area of Lourdata is a calm beach resort on the southern side of Kefalonia. The beach has white sand and it is organized with umbrellas and sun beds.
21 habitants recommandent
Plage de Lourdas
Lourdas beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized
Location: 16.7 km south east of Argostoli
Description: The area of Lourdata is a calm beach resort on the southern side of Kefalonia. The beach has white sand and it is organized with umbrellas and sun beds.
Ai Helis beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized
Location: 11 km south of Argostoli
Description: One of the best beaches on the southern side of Kefalonia, Ai-Helis is a sandy and organized coast close to the airport and other resorts.
Ai Xelis Beach station
Ai Helis beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized
Location: 11 km south of Argostoli
Description: One of the best beaches on the southern side of Kefalonia, Ai-Helis is a sandy and organized coast close to the airport and other resorts.
Lepeda beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly
Location: 33 km west of Argostoli and 2 km south of Lixouri
Description: Lepeda is a sandy beach close to Lixouri, the second largest village of Kefalonia. The landscape includes the rocky surroundings of the beach, which are a real treat.
7 habitants recommandent
Lepeda Beach
Lepeda beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly
Location: 33 km west of Argostoli and 2 km south of Lixouri
Description: Lepeda is a sandy beach close to Lixouri, the second largest village of Kefalonia. The landscape includes the rocky surroundings of the beach, which are a real treat.
Kato Lagadi Beach
Platis Gialos beach
Sandy, Family Friendly
Location: 3 km south of Argostoli
Description: Platis Gialos is one of the most popular beaches on the island, close to the capital village and the busy resort of Lassi. It has golden sand and many watersports centres.
8 habitants recommandent
Platis Gialos Beach
Platis Gialos beach
Sandy, Family Friendly
Location: 3 km south of Argostoli
Description: Platis Gialos is one of the most popular beaches on the island, close to the capital village and the busy resort of Lassi. It has golden sand and many watersports centres.
Sights & Attractions
The Cave of Melissani in Kefalonia: Situated just outside Sami, the Cave of Melissani has a strange appeal. It is one of the most significant places for tourists to visit in Greece. Surprisingly, there is a lake inside the cave that has trees and forests surrounding it. The cave itself is B-shaped with two chambers or halls separated with land or an island in the center. The roof of one of the halls caved in centuries ago letting sunlight filter in. The depth of the lake is 20 to 30 meters. When the sun is right overhead at noon, the sunlight hitting the turquoise-blue waters create a magical illusion and the whole Cave of Melissani suddenly feels lit with blue light.
202 habitants recommandent
Melissani Cave
The Cave of Melissani in Kefalonia: Situated just outside Sami, the Cave of Melissani has a strange appeal. It is one of the most significant places for tourists to visit in Greece. Surprisingly, there is a lake inside the cave that has trees and forests surrounding it. The cave itself is B-shaped with two chambers or halls separated with land or an island in the center. The roof of one of the halls caved in centuries ago letting sunlight filter in. The depth of the lake is 20 to 30 meters. When the sun is right overhead at noon, the sunlight hitting the turquoise-blue waters create a magical illusion and the whole Cave of Melissani suddenly feels lit with blue light.
Location: Sami
The Drogarati Cave in Kefalonia: The Drogarati Cave in Kefalonia was discovered 300 years ago and opened to the public in 1963. It was discovered when a strong earthquake caused a collapse that revealed the cave's entrance. Drogarati is an impressive cave with remarkable formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Speleologists say that this cave is about 150 million years old and constitutes a rare geological phenomenon. The cave is about 60m deep and has a constant temperature of 18ΊC. The humidity of the cave reaches 90%.
129 habitants recommandent
Grotte Drogarati
Location: Sami
The Drogarati Cave in Kefalonia: The Drogarati Cave in Kefalonia was discovered 300 years ago and opened to the public in 1963. It was discovered when a strong earthquake caused a collapse that revealed the cave's entrance. Drogarati is an impressive cave with remarkable formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Speleologists say that this cave is about 150 million years old and constitutes a rare geological phenomenon. The cave is about 60m deep and has a constant temperature of 18ΊC. The humidity of the cave reaches 90%.
De Bosset Bridge
Argostoli
This stone bridge was constructed in 1813 by the Swiss engineer Charles Philippe de Bosset, employed by the British, who ruled the island at that time. The bridge works till today and connects the capital town, Argostoli, to the opposite mainland of Kefalonia.
17 habitants recommandent
De Bosset Bridge, Argostoli
Eparchiaki Odos Argostoliou - PessadonDe Bosset Bridge
Argostoli
This stone bridge was constructed in 1813 by the Swiss engineer Charles Philippe de Bosset, employed by the British, who ruled the island at that time. The bridge works till today and connects the capital town, Argostoli, to the opposite mainland of Kefalonia.
Lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi
Lighthouses
Argostoli
The lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi stands on a peninsula about 3 km north of Argostoli. The lighthouse was constructed in 1828 by the British, who ruled the island at that time. This is a structural building of Doric architecture and its focal plane is 11m
35 habitants recommandent
Lanterne de Saint-Théodore
Lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi
Lighthouses
Argostoli
The lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi stands on a peninsula about 3 km north of Argostoli. The lighthouse was constructed in 1828 by the British, who ruled the island at that time. This is a structural building of Doric architecture and its focal plane is 11m
Mount Ainos
Hills and Parks
Ainos
Mt. Ainos is the only National Park situated on a Greek Island. The park stretches over 3,000 hectares and its highest peak is Megas Soros that reaches 1,628 m. What is so special about this Park is that a single species of fir called Abies Cephalonica grows at altitudes of 600-1,600 metres and covers ⅔ of the park’s area.
25 habitants recommandent
Ainos National Park
Mount Ainos
Hills and Parks
Ainos
Mt. Ainos is the only National Park situated on a Greek Island. The park stretches over 3,000 hectares and its highest peak is Megas Soros that reaches 1,628 m. What is so special about this Park is that a single species of fir called Abies Cephalonica grows at altitudes of 600-1,600 metres and covers ⅔ of the park’s area.
Gerogompos Lighthouse
Castle
Castle of Assos
Castles
Assos
The Castle of Assos stands in a peninsula right in front of the village. It used to be one of the strongest castles of Kefalonia but until today it has suffered a lot of damage.
17 habitants recommandent
Castle of Assos
Castle of Assos
Castles
Assos
The Castle of Assos stands in a peninsula right in front of the village. It used to be one of the strongest castles of Kefalonia but until today it has suffered a lot of damage.
Castle of Saint George
Peratata
The Castle of Saint George stands on a hill above Peratata village, about 7 km from Argostoli. It was originally built by the Byzantines but the Venetians gave it its final form in 1504. The Castle is almost ruined today by invasions and the severe earthquake that hit Kefalonia in 1953.
13 habitants recommandent
Kastro
Castle of Saint George
Peratata
The Castle of Saint George stands on a hill above Peratata village, about 7 km from Argostoli. It was originally built by the Byzantines but the Venetians gave it its final form in 1504. The Castle is almost ruined today by invasions and the severe earthquake that hit Kefalonia in 1953.
Monastery
Agios Gerasimos Monastery
Churches
Valsamata
The Monastery of Agios Gerasimos is located on a mountainside close to Valsamata village, in the center of the island. This is where the protector saint of the island lived as a monk and where his relics are kept. People believe that their saint has miraculous skills.
44 habitants recommandent
Monastère sacré d'Agios Gerasimos de Céphalonie
Agios Gerasimos Monastery
Churches
Valsamata
The Monastery of Agios Gerasimos is located on a mountainside close to Valsamata village, in the center of the island. This is where the protector saint of the island lived as a monk and where his relics are kept. People believe that their saint has miraculous skills.
Monastery of Kipoureon
Churches
Kaminarata
The monastery of Kipoureon has been built on the edge of a steep slope and gives a gorgeous view of the sea and the sunset. It has many rare post-Byzantine icons.
22 habitants recommandent
Monastery of Kipoureon
Monastery of Kipoureon
Churches
Kaminarata
The monastery of Kipoureon has been built on the edge of a steep slope and gives a gorgeous view of the sea and the sunset. It has many rare post-Byzantine icons.
village
Fiscardo
Location: 49.5 km north of Argostoli, on the northernmost spot of Kefalonia
Description: Fiscardo is one of the prettiest villages in Kefalonia. Surrounded by beautiful greenery, the centre of activities in Fiscardo is the port, where fishing boats and yachts moor in summer.
124 habitants recommandent
Fiskardo
Fiscardo
Location: 49.5 km north of Argostoli, on the northernmost spot of Kefalonia
Description: Fiscardo is one of the prettiest villages in Kefalonia. Surrounded by beautiful greenery, the centre of activities in Fiscardo is the port, where fishing boats and yachts moor in summer.
Assos
Location: 36 km north of Argostoli
Description: This is a picturesque village on the northern side of Kefalonia. It's situated on an peninsula with a castle overlooking the delightful bay.
Assos
Assos
Location: 36 km north of Argostoli
Description: This is a picturesque village on the northern side of Kefalonia. It's situated on an peninsula with a castle overlooking the delightful bay.
Lixouri
Location: 35 km west of Argostoli
Description: This village is a short ferry ride away from Argostoli and there are quite a few similarities between the two. Lixouri is obviously smaller than Argostoli but it has a lovely waterfront and elegant architecture
34 habitants recommandent
Lixouri
Lixouri
Location: 35 km west of Argostoli
Description: This village is a short ferry ride away from Argostoli and there are quite a few similarities between the two. Lixouri is obviously smaller than Argostoli but it has a lovely waterfront and elegant architecture
Skala
Location: 36 km south east of Argostoli
Description: Skala is a lovely tourist resort on the south eastern side of the island. It has a large port and many beautiful beaches around.
35 habitants recommandent
Skala
Skala
Location: 36 km south east of Argostoli
Description: Skala is a lovely tourist resort on the south eastern side of the island. It has a large port and many beautiful beaches around.
Sami
Location: 25.8 km north east of Argostoli
Description: Sami is one of the prettiest and most picturesque villages of Kefalonia. It is close to many beautiful beaches and serves as a starting point for excursions around the island
Sami Kefalonia
Sami
Location: 25.8 km north east of Argostoli
Description: Sami is one of the prettiest and most picturesque villages of Kefalonia. It is close to many beautiful beaches and serves as a starting point for excursions around the island
Argostoli
Location: On the eastern side of Kefalonia
Description: Argostoli is the capital town and the main port of Kefalonia. It distinguishes for its elegant architecture and serves as a starting point for excursions on the island.
115 habitants recommandent
Argostolion
Argostoli
Location: On the eastern side of Kefalonia
Description: Argostoli is the capital town and the main port of Kefalonia. It distinguishes for its elegant architecture and serves as a starting point for excursions on the island.
Agia Efimia
Location: 31.5 km north east of Argostoli
Description: Once just a fishing village, the harbour here is the centre of attraction. Around it there are a number of fish taverns and small hotels. Agia Efimia serves as a starting point for excursions around the island.
40 habitants recommandent
Agia Effimia
Agia Efimia
Location: 31.5 km north east of Argostoli
Description: Once just a fishing village, the harbour here is the centre of attraction. Around it there are a number of fish taverns and small hotels. Agia Efimia serves as a starting point for excursions around the island.
Poros
Location: 40 km east of Argostoli
Description: Poros is a picturesque village and one of the main ports of Kefalonia. This is where the ferries from Killini Peloponnese arrive.
24 habitants recommandent
Poros (Kefalonia) station
Poros
Location: 40 km east of Argostoli
Description: Poros is a picturesque village and one of the main ports of Kefalonia. This is where the ferries from Killini Peloponnese arrive.