Location: Cephalonia
Top Things to do in Cephalonia
Top Restaurants in Cephalonia
What to do and see in Cephalonia, Ionian Islands: The Best Things to do
The sapphire waters of Cephalonia are steeped with history. The large Greek island was home to Odysseus, the legendary king hailed in Homer’s The Odyssey. Fortunately, it won’t take you ten years to get there. Explore the enchanting caverns of the Drogarati caves, sail to Ithaca on a glass-bottomed boat or marvel at the ancient artifacts inside the Archaeological Museum of Argostoli, Cephalonia’s main town. Or just hide from it all at one of the island’s many private beach coves.
Restaurants in Cephalonia
1. Monastery of Agios Gerasimos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By BigAl1951 - Tibshelf, United Kingdom
I really enjoyed my visit here, even though the Monastery was closed. I was the only person there. A really beautiful building in a magnificent setting!
2. Myrtos Beach
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4.5 based on 4,209 reviews
Reviewed By Brewsteronthebeach
A beach so spectacularly blue you have to pinch yourself hour after hour to check you are not dreaming. The water is immensely clear and the blueness goes on forever. It is a cove surrounded by luscious green mountains - with mountain goats for added Greek authenticity and the white sand is like silk upon the soles of Your feet. The waves are strong and the current powerful which makes it difficult to get out for a swim but it is immensely fun playing around in the waves on the vast shoreline. There are umbrellas and sun beds for a small fee of 3.50 each and a little beach bar with showers and toilets. I would recommend getting here before midday as the car park got quite busy. On the way down to the beach you must stop off at the viewpoint and film the panoramic views of the mountains meeting the ocean - I have never seen a view like it. Only A couple of warnings would be there are paragliders which land on the beach so be careful to stay out of there way and be careful with children playing in the sea without an adult. As I said the waves are powerful and will. Drag you under if you are not careful. I cannot recommend a beach to go to more highly than this for a perfect peaceful and fulfilling day on your travels.
3. Makris Gialos Beach
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4.5 based on 1,744 reviews
Reviewed By elainer996 - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Visited this beach at the end of October The season was almost over so the area was very quiet and peaceful The beach is spotlessly clean and the Costa Costa beach bar has everything you could possibly need for a relaxing day on the beach The sun beds are clean and comfortable There are changing rooms and the toilets are spotlessly clean The food and the service in the bar was second to none We liked it so much we taxied from Argostoli every day Thank you for looking after us
4. Petani Beach
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4.5 based on 1,682 reviews
Beautiful beach with white pebbles & clear water
Reviewed By nanaoana
There s a real debate whether this is better than Myrtos beach...I surely enjoyed it better. Wide enough, there is space for everyone. It has several areas with sunbeds, 2 taverns and a coffee bar, water sports for rental. We had lunch at tavern ksouras (something like that) and it was one of the best meals we had during our stay This beach has small white pebbles which makes water shoes needed. It s great for snorkeling, with clear water and has a very good vibe...really relaxing.
5. Mount Ainos National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Its the tallest mountain on the island
Reviewed By 709simonas
At the top of the mountain you can see beautifull view of the island, there are many hiking trails for hiking lovers. Amazing sunset view.!
6. Antisamos Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,311 reviews
A beach on the Andisamis Bay of Ionian sea, which you reach following the good road northeast of Sami, port of the ferry to Ithaca
Reviewed By stuartr131
Top notch beach with life guards waters sports and very good amenities everything from beanbag lounging areas to large doublebed loungers all set in a stunning backdrop of greenery.. Crystal clear water that drops of quickly so young kids need constant vigilance.. But very impressive and great restaurants tight to the beach with lounger service don't need to move a muscle just relax by your lounger... Almost paradise just add a few palm trees... Fabulous.. ????????
7. Memorial Acqui Division
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4.5 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By MadagascarJoe - Whitehaven, United Kingdom
Before visiting the memorial I recommend reading “Lost Sons of the Mediterranean. Kefalonia - September 1943 by Pietro Giovanni Liuzzi I knew of the massacre of the soldiers from the Acqui Division from reading the book and watching the film, Captain Correlies Mandolin. The memorial is about 15 minutes walk out of Argostoli it is very clean well maintained. There is also a small shrine to the right of the memorial dedicated to Captain Arpala and his men. With the ruins of a building next to it which Im led to believe was a chapel. If you keep walking down the hill at the T junction which heads towards Lassi there is a pit and memorial to 136 soldiers shot and thrown into the pit. The pit I found the saddest knowing what happened there in 1943
8. Argostoli Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 383 reviews
Reviewed By LCB1959 - Burnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom
Argostoli Harbour is a lovely place to amble around at any time. Numerous harbourside cafes and restaurants, lovely fruit markets and fresh fish being sold from the boats tied alongside in the morning. Look out for the loggerhead turtles surrounding the boats in the morning! Recommend visitors cross the stone bridge across to Drapano and also take the ferry over to the quiet town of Lixouri where you can enjoy a meal and a coffee and watch the world go by. Only €2-80 each way for passengers. Beautiful place.
9. Melissani Cave
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4.0 based on 5,182 reviews
Reviewed By 84JackieH
Fantastic place to visit beautiful colours in the cave children will love the boat ride and serenading sailors.
10. Skala Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,777 reviews
Reviewed By maryannthom - London, United Kingdom
A lovely long and sandy beach. Perfect for children as the water is warm, clear and shallow. Our tip would be to take some water shoes if you want to swim outside the Anemos Taverna as there are some pebbles as you first enter the water and it is a sweet spot to base yourself. The rest of the beach does not require water shoes and our favourite swimming spot was at Kaminia . A great beach for walking along so that you can do some exercise too. Turtles nest on this beach so it is not developed and is extremely tranquil.
