The Island

The beautiful scenery and rich traditions of Kefalonia will certainly cast their spell on you from the moment of your arrival. Every step you take will make you want to see more of the islands outstanding beauty and soak up its magical atmosphere! Kefalonia is located on the West coast of Greece, and has a mild climate along with excellent beaches. Kefalonia’s intricate coastline conceals fascinating alternative and unique beaches that will suit even that most demanding visitor. On the north-east coast of the island lies Myrtos Bay with its stunning white sand and pebble beach and incredibly deep aquamarine sea. From here the village of Assos is visible - a tiny hamlet nestling at the base of a peninsula crowned by an imposing Venetian fortress. Further north the village of Fiscardo retains its Venetian style with a pretty harbor lined with fishing boats, luxury yachts and daily cruisers.

The south coast boasts some more wonderful beaches favored by marine turtles which are closely Skala is set on a very long golden sandy beach on the southernmost tip of the island, 37 kms from the island's capital and is the most renowned beach resort of Kefalonia Skala is an ideal resort for walkers who can discover a wealth of natural beauty. The capital of the island, Argostoli is an active commercial and touristic area. Other big cities and villages of the island are Lixouri ,Sami and Poros (ports). Kefalonians are very lively people, with a long history in arts and culture. It's not rare to hear people singing "cantades" in the middle of the street with guitars and accordions. Local cuisine and wines are not to be missed: Meat pie with four different types of meat and rice, Robola wine and other local specialties will leave you with a pleasant feeling (and a full stomach!). Kefalonia also has something for mountain lovers as well: Ainos, the tallest mountain of the Ionian Islands (1628m), full of rare species of flora (some 600 different types of plants are found nowhere else in the world), and is one of the 151 areas of Protected Bird Fauna in Greece by the European Union. Kefalonia is one of the few places in the world that combines sea and mountain views in such short distances between them. You can find lots of ancient monasteries and a plethora of geological phenomena with Lake-Cave Melissani being one not to miss.