Kefalonia

Kefalonia

Kefalonia lies 60 miles south of Paxos. A stay in the north of the island will be very different to a stay in the south and some people opt for a week’s stay in each in order to experience the contrasts.

The southern coastline has seaside resorts and sandy beaches with more traditional island villages found further inland on the slopes of Mount Aenos’ foothills. Argostoli, the island’s capital, offers a more diverse choice of restaurants and bars. Spartia and Katelios are smaller seaside villages, but this coastline of beautiful beaches is popular with watersports and an extensive selection of tavernas, bars and shops. A good choice for beach-loving families.

The drive from south coast to north coast, through an undulating interior of olive groves, vineyards, fields of wild lavender, pine forest and sleepy hamlets, takes just over one hour.

The colourful port of Fiscardo, on the north east tip of the island, boasts a stunning waterfront of tall Venetian houses and looks out to the island of Ithaca. Beaches are shingle but less crowded than in the south and are fringed by olive, pine and cypress to give the coastline a more artistic quality. Fiscardo attracts its own jet set and although coffees are more expensive than in the nearby villages, people and yacht watching from one of the waterfront cafe bars is a very pleasant pastime. Children might prefer the sandy beaches of the south but the north has a softer character.