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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 up there are breath-taking.
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Church of Agia Varvara
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
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
Makris Gialos beach
Awarded Blue Flag status for 2025
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
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 is a cave with two … see more
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 settlement in the area at … 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
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 shares many of the same … see more
Robola Wine Cooperative – Omala Valley
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
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
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
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
Viewpoint – Kastro village
Behind Evangelistria Church in Kastro is a small piece of land bounded by a small wall. This is a great place to get views of Mount Ainos, Karavados and all … see more