Svoronata
Quick facts
- Airport – 2.9 km/6 mins
- Argostoli – 9.3 km/14 mins
- Melissani Lake – 34.2 km/45 mins
- Myrtos beach – 34.9 km/47 mins
- Antisamos beach – 36.5 km/53 mins
- St Gerasimos Monestary – 13.7 km/22 mins
Svoronata is a sprawling village not too far from the airport, set amongst acres of olive groves. It is a quiet, relaxing place to stay with plenty of tavernas and bars to choose from.
Due to the layout of the village you may want to consider hiring a car, unless of course you enjoy walking and are able to do so.
There is a bus service throughout the summer months which we believe has become more reliable in recent years.
The area around Svoronata is a beach goers paradise, the closest beaches are Ammes, Avithos and Ai Helis and on warm summer nights it is not uncommon for there to be the occasional beach party.
There is also a good selection of tavernas to choose from and if you fancy an authentic Greek fishing trip, Fishing Tourism Kefalonia ‘Michalis’ is located nearby.
John.H ”Assos is picture postcard pretty with beautifully clean, calm water for swimming and a small but excellent selection of friendly tavernas. It was the perfect setting for a chilled villa holiday…..
….. We enjoyed going to the butchers in the hills where we bought meat for the BBQ and fresh feta from the barrel. Greek holidaying at its best”
Sara ”We visited Assos for a day and absolutely loved it, so picturesque, just beautiful. We plan to stay for a couple of nights next time we go to Kefalonia”
Out & about
Viewpoint – Kastro village
Behind Evangelistria Church in Kastro is a small piece of land bounded by a wall. This is a great place to get views of Mount Ainos down to Lourdas and all across the Livathos region.
Monestary of St Gerasimos
The Monastery of Saint Gerasimos is located in the Omala valley – it is an imposing building with a reconstructed church. Beneath the monastery, there…
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…
Ammes beach
Awarded Blue Flag status for 2025 Ammes beach is a very popular beach in the area of Svoronata. There is soft sand underfoot, an abundance…
Palia Valsamata (Old Valsamata)
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…
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…
Ai Helis beach
Awarded Blue Flag status for 2025 Ai Helis beach is located in the southeast of Kefalonia and is one of many in the area of…
Avithos beach
Awarded Blue Flag status for 2025 Avithos beach is a beautiful stretch of sandy beach in the area of Svoronata. Some say that this gorgeous…
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…
Platis Gialos beach
Awarded Blue Flag status for 2025 Platis Gialos beach is the smaller, quieter neighbour of Makris Gialos beach in the popular resort of Lassi and…
Castle of St George
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…
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…
