The Cave Hermitage Saint Gerasimos
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
Church of our Lady Fidousa
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
Assos Castle
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
Katavothres Mill
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
Italian War Memorial
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
Venetian Lighthouse & Byzantine Basilica Ruins
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
Spartia beach
The small beach at Spartia is almost 2km from the village and the road is downhill, unless you are very fit, you will definitely need a car to get to … see more
St Thomas beach
St Thomas beach, also known as Agios Thomas, is on the south coast of Kefalonia approximately 2.3km from the church in the nearest village Karavados. It is accessed via a … see more
Trapezaki beach
Trapezaki beach is a sand/shingle beach bisected by a small fishing harbour. There are sunbeds available to rent and there are refreshments available from a beach bar serving drinks and … see more
Vouti beach
Vouti beach is a small shingle beach at the north end of the Paliki peninsular. It sits beneath the village of Zola which is approximately 1.5km away.
The beach has … see more
Zavalata beach
Zavalata beach is a stony little beach tucked away near to the historic Roman cemetery in Fiskardo.
There is no parking (apart from in the village), sunbeds, water sports or … see more
Emplisi beach
A picturesque shingle beach in a secluded bay, with clear waters, a popular spot for snorkelling. The beach is not organised so there are no sunbeds for hire but there’s … see more
Eglina beach
Eglina beach is a lovely beach tucked away at the far end of the airport runway in the Minies area. It is a fine, sandy beach and the water comfortably … see more
Dafnoudi beach
Dafnoudi beach is one of the most notherly beaches on the island and possibly one of the trickiest to access.
Although we have not tried this ourselves, we have it … see more
Antisamos beach
Awarded Blue Flag status for 2021
Antisamos beach is situated on the east coast of the island, 4.5km from the quayside at Sami. A steep winding road with breath-taking views … see more
Foki beach
A small beautiful white pebble beach, shaded by many trees, surrounded by lush greenery and amazing views. Crystal clear aquamarine water, perfect for snorkelling. Take a walk down the beach … see more
Kaminia beach
Just outside of Skala below the village of Ratzakli there are two popular sandy beaches, Mounda beach & Kaminia beach. Although there are two names given to this beach front, … see more
Platis Gialos beach
Awarded Blue Flag status for 2021
Platis Gialos beach is the smaller, quieter neighbour of Makris Gialos beach in the popular resort of Lassi and shares many of the same … see more
Petanoi beach
Awarded Blue Flag status for 2021
Petanoi beach is a secluded beach in the north west of the Paliki peninsula. It is almost 4km down a winding road from the … see more
Pessada beach
Pessada beach is an unorganized beach with a narrow fine grained sandy bank, blue waters ideal for swimming and snorkelling with a sandy, flat bottom. On the right side of … see more
Mounda beach
Awarded Blue Flag status for 2021
Just outside of Skala below the village of Ratzakli there are two popular sandy beaches, Mounda beach & Kaminia beach. Although there are two … see more
Makris Gialos beach
Awarded Blue Flag status for 2021
Makris Gialos beach is one of the busiest and most popular in the whole of Kefalonia.
It is a beautiful stretch of sandy beach … see more
Lourdas beach
Awarded Blue Flag status for 2021
The beach at Lourdas has an excellent selection of café bars and tavernas all along its 1km flat promenade.
There are plenty of sunbeds … see more
Lepeda beach
Awarded Blue Flag status for 2021
Lepeda beach is a small stretch of sandy beach 3km south of Lixouri. It faces east and has a panoramic view of the hilly … see more