Kefalonia: visitor guide

Ionian Islands · Mountains · caves · turquoise coves

Kefalonia’s mountain roads make distances longer than they look. Split stays between Argostoli/Lassi and Fiskardo or Sami for an easier north/east route.

Argostoli · Kefalonia

Flight or ferry from Patras/Kyllini

5 days

5 days

May–June and September

5 days

A large island; a car is the most flexible option.

Places to see

• Myrtos Beach, Assos and Fiskardo.
• Melissani Lake, Drogarati Cave and Ainos National Park.

Things to do

• Hike Mount Ainos and kayak near Sami.
• Follow the Robola wine route and walk Argostoli bay in the morning.

What to eat

• Kefalonian meat pie, aliada and bourbourelia.
• Robola wine, mandoles and local honey.

Restaurant picks

• Tassia · Fiskardo · Ionian seafood.
• Lorraine’s Magic Hill · Lourdas · home cooking.
• Ladokolla · Argostoli · Greek grills.

Getting there and around

• Flights to Argostoli; ferries from Patras/Kyllini and nearby islands.
• With limited buses, a car helps; take care on mountain roads after dark.