Category Archives: Kefalonia island>Southern Kefalonia

Thanks to its clean waters, large expanse of fine-grain sand and easy accessibility from the capital, Makris Gialos is a true favorite among locals and tourists alike. A perfect place to enjoy a nice ...

A favorite among locals for its beauty and proximity to Argostoli, Ammes is a sand beach with shallow waters ideal for families with children. Situated near the eastern end of the airport runway, appr ...

Aside from being a lovely, waterfront location, Katavothres is the site of a rare geological phenomenon which had trumped scientists for generations. Here, seawater pours through fissures in the rocks ...

Only a few kilometers from Argostoli, Avithos has fine-grain sand surrounded by a range of impressive cliffs. Across the way, one can discern the small island of Dias–a sight beautiful and captivating ...

Built in the 12th century AD under Byzantine rule, the Castle of St. George truly flourished under the Venetians. Prior to 1757, this 16,000 sq.ft. structure served as the capital of Kefalonia, and co ...

A little before reaching the St. Theodore lighthouse in Argostoli, one encounters a gold-sand beach with shallow waters. Conveniently situated inside the confines of the capital and across from an org ...

The Acqui Division Memorial is a monument dedicated to the men of the Italian Acqui Division who were executed by the German occupation forces during World War II. During the war, the island was under ...

Adjacent to Makris Gialos, and sharing all its main characteristics, Platis gialos is a fine-grain sand beach, fully equipped with all the necessary amenities to make a day at the seashore relaxing an ...

Nikos Kavadias (1910-1975) was a Greek poet of Kefalonian descent, whose writings have captured the imagination of countless readers the world over. Known as “the poet of the sea”, Kavadias often drew ...

A stately building on Rizospaston Avenue, the former Kosmetatos residence is one of the only buildings in Argostoli to have survived the 1953 earthquake. A testament to traditional Kefalonian architec ...