Kefalonia Island

Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands.It is located between Zakynthos and Lefkada It has an area of ​​781 square kilometers and a population of 35,000 inhabitants.

In Argostoli, the capital town there is a local market, the pedestrian zone of the port, the central square surrounded by cafes and restaurants. Near argostoli you can find the Lighthouse of Agios Theodoros with beautiful sea views and Katavothres (sinks) coastal area with interesting geological phenomenon.

From Argostoli port you can take a ferry boat that goes to the small but beautiful Lixouri town. There you can visit Petani, Megas Lakos and Xi Beaches,peaceful locations characterized by natural beauty.

Island reference points are theawarded Mirtos beach and Assos village, high quality wine Robola,  Melissani lake and Monastery of St. Gerasimos, the patron saint of the island.

Kefalonia has many other natural beauties and landscapes that are worth visiting such as the picturesque village of Fiskardo and Agia Efimia located in the northern part of the island. There are traditional tavernas, sailboats and secret beaches of wild beauty such as Dafnoudi Beach, Emplisi Beach, Foki Beach and Holy Jerusalem Beach.

In the southern part of the island you can find beach Ammes, Poros port that connects the island to the Peloponnese, the fishing village Kataleios and the beautiful village of Skala.

The mountain Αinos is the largest on the island and has an altitude of 1862m. It is a National Park famous for its unique black fir and the wild horses living on the highest peaks.

The castle of St. George located at an altitude of 320 meters was the administrative and military center of the island until 1757 in which the capital moved to Argostoli.