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Romantic spots to steal a kiss in Kefalonia

Fanari: If you and your other half want to have a romantic evening with a special view on your sight, then you definitely have to go to Fanari, which is very close to Argostoli. The sunset, the sea breeze and the unique architecture of the lighthouse will thrill you. Argostoli waterfront: If you are in Argostoli, what is better than a nice walk along the waterfront to enjoy the sea view, the sailing boats and the mooring fish boats? Katavothres: A charming spot near Fanari. The unique style of the club in the seaside, under an amazing sunset will make those moments unforgettable.     Napier...

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Backpacking and hiking routes in Kefalonia

Ainos (Antennas) – Megas Soros: Ainos is the highest mountain in western Greece and the view is one of a kind. Drive up to the antennas in the top of the Mountain and walk to Megas Soros. During that beautiful walk you can see the mountain’s rare plant life and its untouched beauty. If you drive a Jeep, you can enter the dirt road and reach the beginning of the path that leads to Megas Soros. From there and then, it is 20 minutes walk in a low gradient and well-signposted path, which makes it rather easy. The 360ᵒ view will be rewarding every step of yours since you will be seeing every...

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Kefalonia island – Most extraordinary natural wonders

Mellisani Lake Located near to Karavomilos, Melissani Lake is the most spectacular cave lake on the island. The road signs are ambiguous and the lake is nearer to Karavomilos than you would first think. Within a few hundred yards off the Sami to Agia Efimia main road. The entrance is not clearly marked. Found on the island at the entrance to the inner cave in 1951 was an ancient lantern. In the 1963 excavations, Marinatos found a clay figurine depicting the god Pan, a disc showing Pan surrounded by dancing nymphs and a fragment showing the figure of a woman in relief who is believed to be the nymph...

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Traditional products of Kefalonia worth a taste

Local products of Kefalonia The local products of Kefalonia, always based in traditional recipes, are flavors you will never forget! You should taste and gift some to your beloved ones! Mandola is a traditional sweet treat in Kefalonia, but can be found in other Ionian Islands too. “Mandorla” is the Italian word for almond – this is an example of the Italian words borrowed and integrated into greek, since when the Ionian Isles were under the Venetian occupation. The word “mandola” can be pronounced much easier than the word “mandorla”, so it prevailed in the Ionian vocaburaly. Those...

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