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Agia Eleoussa Church

2nd May 20217th Apr 2021 Visit Kefalonia

The original church in Anninata was destroyed by the earthquake of 1953 and restored in 1954 unfortunately it was destroyed again by a big fire in 1986.
In recent years, … see more

Categories Monestaries and churches Tags Nr Katelios Nr Poros Nr Skala

Agioi Fanentes Monastery

12th Apr 202110th Apr 2021 Visit Kefalonia

The road to the ruins of Saint Fanentes Monastery is between Sami and Antisamos beach, it’s a lovely scenic drive up to what is known as ancient Sami.

A review … see more

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Archaic Temple of Apollo & Church of St George

12th Apr 202129th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

About 3km up the coast from Skala towards Poros are the ruins of the Archaic Temple of Apollo and next to these ruins is the little Church of St George. … see more

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Assos Castle

4th May 202128th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

The castle of Assos is a fine example of military architecture, British general Charles James Napier described it as stronger than Gibraltar. The castle stands on the top of a 170 m high … see more

Categories Castles Tags Assos Nr Agia Efimia Nr Fiskardo Nr Sami 1 Comment

Botanical gardens of Argostoli

6th Apr 202129th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

The garden was established by the Focas-Cosmetatos Foundation in 1998 to preserve and display the native flora of the island. The site was formerly an olive grove. Different areas have … see more

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Castle and ruins of ancient Sami

11th Apr 202110th Apr 2021 Visit Kefalonia

Writings taken from the information board at ancient Sami site:
Ancient Sami, built deep in the natural bay, was one of the four cities – States of the “Cephalonian Tetrapolis” … see more

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Castle of St George

11th Apr 202129th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

We highly recommend visiting this beautiful village, give yourself time to walk round the ruins of the Venetian Castle of Saint George, the views from up there are breath-taking.
Enjoy … see more

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Catholic Church of St Nicholas

6th Apr 202129th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

The Catholic church of St. Nicholas in Argostoli is the only catholic church on the island of Kefalonia.
The present day church is built on the site of the previous … see more

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Church of Agia Varvara

7th Apr 2021 Visit Kefalonia

The church of Agia Varvara (Saint Barbara) is located over the water from Argostoli, just off the road heading towards Razata.
According to tradition, in around 1912, a small child … see more

Categories Monestaries and churches Places of interest Tags Nr Argostoli Nr Lassi Nr Svoronata

Church of our Lady Fidousa

6th Apr 202128th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

The myth surrounding these small grey/black snakes, which appear to have a cross on their heads and cross shaped tongues comes from the year 1705, when the monastery in the … see more

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de Bosset bridge

6th Apr 202129th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

The de Bosset bridge (formerly Drapano Bridge) connects Argostoli with settlements on the north side of the Koutavos Lagoon. It gets it name from the governor of the island during … see more

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Drogarati Cave

6th Apr 202123rd Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

To the south west of Sami you will find the impressive Drogarati cave, a cave so large even orchestras have performed there. The cave was discovered 300 years ago when … see more

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Italian War Memorial

6th Apr 202128th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

The memorial to the Acqui Division; an Italian infantry unit which was stationed on the island during the 2nd world war and allies of the German army.
They were brutally … see more

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Katavothres Mill

6th Apr 202128th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

Round the northern end of the Argostoli peninsula is the mill wheel and sink holes. There is nothing spectacular about the wheel itself, it’s a replica constructed after previous ones … see more

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Korgialenio Historic And Cultural Museum

6th Apr 202129th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

In Argostoli, approximately 1.8km from main street Lassi.
A Museum of island history featuring photos, paintings & artefacts, plus a library with a reading area. The museum is housed on … see more

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Lighthouse of Saint Theodora

13th Apr 202112th Apr 2021 Visit Kefalonia

On the coastal road between Argostoli and Lassi you cannot miss the Lighthouse of Saint Theodora. It stands proudly at the end of a walkway which extends into the sea. It is named after … see more

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Melissani Lake

28th Mar 202523rd Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

In nearby Karavamilos is the beautiful naturally occurring Melissani Lake. It was discovered in 1951 and is directly in the flow of sea water which runs under the island from … see more

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Monastery of Kipoureon

6th Apr 202129th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

From the centre of Lixouri, it’s about a 20 minute drive to this impressive historic monastery on the west coast.
The monastery sits on a cliff 90m above the sea, … see more

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Monestary of St Gerasimos

6th Apr 202129th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

The Monastery of Saint Gerasimos is located in the Omala valley – it is an imposing building with a reconstructed church.
Beneath the monastery, there is a cave with two … see more

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Mount Ainos

25th Apr 202120th Apr 2021 Visit Kefalonia

Mount Aenos or Ainos is the tallest mountain on the Ioanian island of Cephalonia, Greece, with an elevation of 1,628 metres.
Its bedrock is dominantly dolomite and limestone of Cretaceous … see more

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Mycenaean Tholos Tomb

6th Apr 202129th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

Up through the gorge out of the west side of Poros towards Tzanata you will find this well-preserved Mycenaean Tholos Tomb which dates back to 1350 BC and was excavated … see more

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Palia Valsamata (Old Valsamata)

11th Apr 202129th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

Near to the Monastery of Saint Gerasimos are what remains of the original village of Valsamata, now known as Palia Valsamata.
It was the main settlement in the area at … see more

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Palia Vlachata

Palia Vlachata

13th Jan 202523rd Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

Approximately a 15 minutes drive away, above the village of Sami is the ruined village of Palia Vlahata, it was devastated by the earthquake which shook the island in 1953 … see more

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Robola Wine Cooperative – Omala Valley

15th Apr 2021 Visit Kefalonia

The winery and vineyards are set amongst the rolling hills in the picturesque Omala Valley in the Robola Zone.
In 1982, the growers of the Robola Zone, in order to … see more

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Roman Villa

6th Apr 202129th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

On the edge of the village of Skala are the remains of a Roman villa, it is believed the land owner discovered the villa by accident in 1944 and excavations … see more

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Roman Villa of Saint Euphemia (Agia Efimia)

13th May 202112th Apr 2021 Visit Kefalonia

You will find the Roman Villa of Agia Efimia on the road parallel to the waterfront, it’s on the opposite side of the road, just past the Aquatic Scuba Diving … see more

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The Ancient Walls of Krani

12th Apr 2021 Visit Kefalonia

Writings from the onsite information board:
The ancient city of Krani is located on the south eastern side of the Gulf of Koutavos, 1km away from Argostoli. It’s habitation had … see more

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The Cave Hermitage Saint Gerasimos

6th Apr 202128th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

The hermitage has been built onto the front of a hillside so be prepared for an uphill walk to see this beautiful piece of Kefalonian history.
Agios Gerasimos, originating from … see more

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Venetian Lighthouse & Byzantine Basilica Ruins

3rd Apr 202128th Mar 2021 Visit Kefalonia

From the small beach next to the ferry port it is possible to walk round to the Venetian lighthouse on the north side; on the way you will pass the … see more

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