Fiscardo developed from a scenic fishing village into a touristic attraction pole without losing its cultural identity, to which contributed the fact that it wasn’t destroyed by the 1953’s earthquake so, its traditional form wasn’t lost. Along the (harbor’s) waterfront are restaurants, traditional tavern’s, cafeterias and souvenir shops.
Myrtos is one of the most famous Greek beaches and it’s also the island’s trademark. Myrtos is international every year awarded with GNTO’s blue flag. Certainly it will take your breath away with its wonderful combination of azure and green. Myrtos beach is located almost 30 kilometers far from Argostoli.
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Makrys Gialos beach is one of the best choices near Argostoli. Makrys Gialos is a long sandy beach and one of the busiest beaches continuously awarded with GNTO blue flag. It’s well organized with sunbeds and has watersports facilities and a beach bar.
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Following your visit northern of Myrtos you’ll come across Assos, a village of authentic beauty, light blue waters and traditional buildings that offer a unique scenery. Don’t forget to visit the village’s pebbled beach and enjoy your food at the square.
Argostoli is the capital city of Cephalonia and surrounded by dense vegetation and water, offering a unique combination of mountain and sea. Argostoli was destroyed by the 7.2 Richter earthquake, which caused the loss of many lives, while uplifted the whole island by 60cm. Over the years the island got the most secure building conditions and it turned to a scenic city ideal for family holidays. The center is the Vallianos square, next there is the Napier garden, and towards Lithostroto street with many shops, island’s guests enjoy careless walks and eventually get to the palm beach, continuing to the refreshing area of Koutavos lake.
Ithaca is the home country of Odysseus, it’s considered as a world-famous island. Having strong Archeological and mythological importance alongside with the exceptional homer’s Odyssey to praise its beauty. Ithaca awaits like a siren to bewitch you.
Skala is one of the most touristic destinations of the island. It’s 38km far from Argostoli and towards it’s long beach the guests can visit the Ancient Roman Villa and the ruins of old Skala. From morning till nightfall there are restaurants along the beach (seaside-coastline).
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Antisamos is a beach that touched Hollywood, so you will be definitely moved too. The beach was chosen for the film making of “Captain’s Corelis mandolin” movie, upgrading that way the island’s popularity. Antisamos is located 4 kilometers far from Sami and offers a wonderful view of south Ithaca.
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Xi is one of the most beautiful and well-known beaches of the island. The feature of that beach is the sand’s reddish color. Also, the day display in the beach offers the opportunity for a free spa.
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In a short range from Karavomylos town, Melissani lake lies hidden at a special underground cave lagoon of the island. According to the legend nymph Melissanthi was drown after falling into it, because her love to god Panas did not find response. Following an underground route, visitors have the ability to find themselves with a boat in the lake and get all necessary information from the guide.
Lourdas beach is located 15km southeast from Argostoli. The beach is large in size with white pebbles and sand. It’s not a shallow beach and visitors are given the opportunity to indulge in various watersports. There are many restaurants and cafeterias along the beach.
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8km before Skala you can find the small fishing village of Katelios. You can cross it even by foot next to the seaside. Along the village there are restaurants and café-bars.
Sami is located at the northeast part of the island, which is a very busy place due to its port. It offers choices for food and coffee at its coastal parts of the island. Its location is ideal since it is close to Drogarati cave, Melisani lake and Antisamos beach.
Fanari beach is located very close to Argostoil, specifically at Katavothres area. It’s ideal for children since it’s a shallow and sandy beach. It’s a beautiful destination to enjoy romantic walks along the beach or even camp at the area is offered for camping.
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Close to Svoronata village, at the south part of the island, lies the beautiful beach of Ai Chelis. It’s a shallow beach that progressively deepens, impressive as to the landscape that surrounds it and to the purity of water. The beach is embraced by huge rocks offering a special acoustic. It’s an organized beach with sunbeds and beach-bar and it has available space for beach volley.
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In the middle of Cephalonia, at Omala plateau, lies the settlement of Valsamata. Having Ainos mountain dominating the landscape the village of Valsamata is located very close to the monastery of Saint Gerasimos, which was founded by the very same patron of the island. It’s worth mentioning that at the 16th of August and 20th of October the saint’s relic is carried outside the monastery to reach the plane tree planted by Saint Gerasimos. Robola wine is the characteristic island’s product, which is mainly produced around the area of the monastery, and it became a symbol of religious and cultural heritage. Each August a feast is organized offering free entrance and robola wine for everyone, while traditional live music surrounds the celebration.
West of Sami you will be able to meet Karavomylos, a small scenic village built next to a small lake of which waters connect with katavothres in Argostoli. If you find yourself to Karavomylos you should combine your tour with a visit to Drogkarati cave, Melisani lake and at Antisamos beach.
The picturesque seaside settlement of Poros, 40km from Argostoli, connects Cephalonia with the rest of Greece via transportation. Reaching Poros you will enjoy unique beauty scenery, with graphical houses within dense vegetation in contrast with the blue element of the sea.
Eblisi beach, after Foki beach is also a small beach of unparalleled beauty and amazing intense colours.
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Trapezaki beach is 13km far from Argostoli and it’s divided in two parts with a traditional taverna in between. Shallow and sandy it’s offered for children’s play until late evening.
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It’s a small scenic beach, close to Argostoli, it’s shallow and sandy which makes it suitable for children. It has sunbeds and in the surrounding area there are restaurants, café-bars and mini-markets. It’s located close to the airport, so if while swimming an airplane flies above you, just enjoy this unique experience.
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Lixouri is the second Largest town of Cephalonia and it’s a scenic area with a big square by the harbor. Beyond the choices of cafeterias and restaurants, Lixouri is characterized for the enmity that prevails among Lixouri’s and Argostoli’s inhabitants, which most of the time is treated with humor.
Near Sami lies Drogarati cave. The cave itself it’s impressive with 60 meters depth, stable temperature of 18oC and with amazing formation from stalagmites and stalactites. The cave’s perfect acoustic in it’s great hall, the “Apotheosis parlor” will arouse your interest.
Ragia is a beach with white small pebbles like the most beaches of Poros. Its purity with shallow and clear waters is the main characteristic that constantly offers the terrific blue flag.
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Foki beach was named after monachus-monachus seals that swill at the water of the area. With its shallow waters its ideal for children.
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