Tourists from all over Greece, Europe and the world visit Kefalonia. It is a popular vacation destination for many Italians, due to its close proximity to Italy.The film, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin (2001), shot on the island itself, made Kefalonia more widely known.
As one of the largest islands in Greece, it is well-equipped to handle the influx of tourists during the summertime, it has something to offer everyone.
Melissani’s underground lake and Myrtos beach are maybe two of the most popular natural attractions of the island. However, there are plenty of beautiful beaches and sights you should visit during your stay in Kefalonia.
Melissani Lake
The Cave Lake of Melissani is located just 3 km from Sami, close to Karavomilos village. Visitors enter the cave through an underground path and they can step into a boat to tour the cave. Archaeological excavations have found exhibits from the 4th and the 3rd century BC.
Myrtos Beach
Myrtos is the most famous and beautiful beach of Kefalonia. It is actually a large coast with turqoise water and white sand, surrounded by steep cliffs.
Drogarati Cave
About 5 km to the south of Sami, there is this large stalagmatic cavern of rare beauty, estimated to be 150 million years old. It is also known as the Concert Cave, due to its large chamber found in 150 feet below ground level that has exceptionally good acoustics and room for 500 people
Fiscardo
Fiscardo is one of the prettiest villages in Kefalonia. Surrounded by beautiful greenery, the centre of activities in Fiscardo is the port, where fishing boats and yachts moor in summer.
De Bosset Bridge
This stone bridge was constructed in 1813 by the Swiss engineer Charles Philippe de Bosset, employed by the British, who ruled the island that time. The bridge works till today and connects the capital town, Argostoli, to the opposite mainland of Kefalonia
Antisamos beach
One of the most gorgeous beaches on Kefalonia, Antisamos is a vast golden beach, surrounded by lush greenery. Scenes of the Hollywood movie “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” were filmed there.
Makris Gialos beach
Makris Gialos is a very beautiful and popular beach in close distance to Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia, and the busy tourist resort of Lassi. It has golden sand and many watersports centres around the beach.
Katavothres
This is a rare natural phenomenon, where the sea water get into crannies and, following the underground route, they reach Melissani Cave, Sami and Agia Efimia, 15 km away.
Assos
This is a picturesque village on the northern side of Kefalonia. It’s situated on an peninsula with a castle overlooking the delightful bay.
The lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi
The lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi stands on a peninsula about 3 km north of Argostoli. The lighthouse was constructed in 1828 by the British, who ruled the island that time. This is a structural building of Doric architecture and its focal plane is 11m.
Argostoli
Argostoli is the capital town and the main port of Kefalonia. It distinguishes for its elegant architecture and serves as a starting point for excursions on the island.
Lourdas beach
The area of Lourdata is a calm beach resort on the southern side of Kefalonia. The beach has white sand and it is organized with umbrellas and sun beds.
Monastery of Kipoureon
The monastery of Kipoureon has been built on the edge of a steep slope and gives gorgeous view of the sea and the sunset. It has many rare post-Byzantine icons.