Car Hire Kefalonia
Mini guide to Kefalonia
This Ionian island is considered by many to be the least affected by tourism in Greece. Though it has a full-service tourism industry, natural wonders, great beaches and archaeological sites, it remains relaxed and true to its Greek heritage.
The island’s capital and largest city, Argostoli, has its most diverse offering of hotels and restaurants. From here you can go on daily excursions to the beaches and mountains, yet return to the comforts of a city. There are plenty of cafes on the Central (Vallianou) Square and along the waterfront where you can have a coffee or ice cream. There is also a comprehensive Archaeological Museum on the Square.
Fiskardo, a picturesque port-village, owes its appeal to the fact that it's the only locale on Kefalonia to have survived the 1953 earthquake. Its charm comes from its many surviving 18th-century structures and its intimate harbour.
There are abundant leisure opportunities on this island. Just south of Argostoli is Lassi, a resort area that has several pretty beaches, good cafés and hotels. Further south, around Fiskardo's harbour, are more good restaurants including Tassia's, Vassos, Nicholas Taverna, and the Panormos.
If you hire a car, the picturesque port village of Assos and Myrtos beach are excellent locations for excursions. Unfrequented Myrtos Beach is especially worth a look. Its pristine shores make it one of the best beaches in all of Greece.
Olympic Airlines offers several daily flights between the island and Athens. There are also several ferries a day from Brindisi and other Italian ports to nearby Corfu, as well as various points on the Greek mainland.
