Kefalonia

On the largest island in the Ionian Sea there is a royal ambiance, the green of nature and the magical beaches that you know it is hiding.

Kavadia’s island, the island where the film “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” was shot, and the one many fell in love with will never let you get bored.

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What is worth doing on the island?

  • Let’s start at Melissani Cave. Go on a boat ride to explore it, discover the beauty that nature alone creates and let the way the sun shines through to the landscape impress you.
  • Visit the Agios Georgios’ Castle for the best view on the island!
  • Walk around the Napier Gardens among several rare species of trees and plants. If you are lucky there might even be a concert!
  • Stop at Saint Theodore Lighthouse for a romantic stroll.
  • Enjoy the sunset and walk around picturesque Fiscardo that actually looks like a landscape painting!
  • The Chora of the island follows suit, the beautiful Argostolion with the picturesque bridge and the beautiful alleys that you must definitely visit for food and drinks.
  • Go to Lixouri, the second biggest town of the island with its own hidden beauty. Do not miss stopping at the central square.
  • Go walking and swimming at Assos. It is as picturesque and pretty as a postcard.

Where should you go swimming?

  • Myrtos: The most renowned beach of the island! Its white pebbles, dreamy waters and hills all around it form a scenery as if from a movie.
  • Antisamos: This is where the Hollywood movie “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” was shot, another reason other than its beauty for you to visit it.
  • Emplisi: A tropically beautiful beach with blue-green waters and dense flora.
  • Platia Ammos: A secluded beach with fantastic waters and immense sandy shore that will make the stairs you need to walk down from worth it.
  • Xi: A very special beach with white rocks and red clay which you can use for your personal spa treatments.
  • Daphnoudi: A beach with tropical waters drowning in the greenery of nature!

Distances may be long on the island, but will get you to exquisite landscapes and panoramic views! Book cheap ferry tickets to Kefalonia online with Just Ferry.

Useful Telephone Numbers for Kefalonia Island:

Poros Port Authority: +30 2671072460
Sami Port Authority: +30 2674022031
Kefalonia General Hospital (Argostoli): +30 2671024641
Lixouri General Hospital: +30 2671092222
KTEL of Kefalonia (Argostoli): +30 2671022281
Municipality of Kefalonia (Argostoli): +30 2671022230
Tourist Police: +30 2671022815
Kefalonia Airport: +30 2671041511