Things To Do in Kefalonia
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Feast of Agios Gerasimos
This festival is dedicated to Kefalonia’s much-loved – and impressively-bearded – patron saint, Gerasimos. Expect... Read More
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Feast of St Anna
Feast of St Anna
This all-night celebration begins with an after-dark service in one of the local churches. This is followed by a huge... Read More
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Admire the castle in Assos
Admire the castle in Assos
If you can brave the hairpin bends that lead to Assos, you’re in for a nice surp... Read More
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Aquarius, Skala 28086
Aquarius, Skala 28086
Word of mouth has spread about this traditional taverna, overlooking the sea. Yo... Read More
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Argostoli’s natural harbour
Argostoli’s natural harbour
Argostoli’s harbour is one of the few natural harbours in the Med – its protecte... Read More
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Buy Handmade Lace In Argostoli
Buy Handmade Lace In Argostoli
You’ll find a handful of supermarkets on the main street, along with gift and so... Read More
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Catch a game at a British-style pub
Catch a game at a British-style pub
Evenings in Svoronata are whiled away in the tavernas. Most of them are easygoin... Read More
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Combine shopping with sightseeing in Sami
Combine shopping with sightseeing in Sami
You might recognise the town of Sami from its starring role in Captain Corelli’s... Read More
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Discover picturesque Fiskardo
Discover picturesque Fiskardo
Very little of Kefalonia escaped the wrath of the earthquake that hit the island... Read More
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Eat local Greek cooking in the main street
Eat local Greek cooking in the main street
Skala is home to around 20 restaurants, most of which are in the main street. So... Read More
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Eat meat pie in a harbourfront restaurant
Eat meat pie in a harbourfront restaurant
Dining generally takes place around the harbour in Agia Efimia. One of these wat... Read More
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Eden Bar, Main Road, Lassi
Eden Bar, Main Road, Lassi
This is the last bar on the right as you walk out of town towards Argostoli. As ... Read More
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Enjoy Lassi's Laidback Nightlife
Enjoy Lassi's Laidback Nightlife
Lassi is more a daytime town than a night owl. While you’ve got around 30 bars a... Read More
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Enjoy a lazy dinner in Lakithra’s central square
Enjoy a lazy dinner in Lakithra’s central square
There’s a clutch of eateries in the village, which serve Greek dishes, often mad... Read More
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Enjoy the nightlife in the main street
Enjoy the nightlife in the main street
Skala isn’t a party town, but it’s home to some lively bars and tavernas. It’s n... Read More
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Escape to Vatsa Beach
Escape to Vatsa Beach
Vatsa Beach is something of a well-kept secret in these parts. A tiny arc of gol... Read More
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Explore the millennia-old Drogarati Caves
Explore the millennia-old Drogarati Caves
Experts reckon these caverns – about a 45-minute drive from Skala – are more tha... Read More
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Follow in Hollywood’s footsteps at Myrtos Beach
Follow in Hollywood’s footsteps at Myrtos Beach
Myrtos Beach isn’t considered one of the world’s finest for nothing. This swathe... Read More
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Gaze at the frescoes in the Monastery of St Andreas
Gaze at the frescoes in the Monastery of St Andreas
This monastery, about 10 minutes’ drive from Argostoli, was almost completely de... Read More
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Destinations in Kefalonia
Top Destinations
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Argostoli
Argostoli holidays land you in Kefalonia’s waterside capital. The boats bobbing in the harbour share the water with resident turtles, who come and say kalimera, or good morning each day.
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Lassi
Pick holidays to Lassi for a colourful island getaway, complete with caramel sands and turquoise waters – all wrapped in a lush green hillside.
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Poros
Holidays to Poros take you to a quiet coastal village where boat trips, beach hopping and seafront strolls top the to-do list.
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Skala
Holidays to Skala showcase one of Kefalonia's most popular towns – you'll be reeled in by its supersized Blue Flag beach and ruin-flecked countryside.
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Svoronata
Tucked on a hillside with beaches and towns at its feet, holidays to Svoronata are peaceful with plenty of opportunities to dial things up.
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Agia Efimia
Hidden coves, picturesque harbour, and daytrips to Myrtos Beach
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Lakithra
Holidays to Lakithra offer a window into Kefalonian life. Here, time is spent enjoying al fresco meals, mingling with the locals, and exploring countryside that stretches for miles.