Getting Around Kefalonia

Getting around Kefalonia

Kefalonia is a large and beautiful island.

Without transport you will be missing a world of adventure and scenery.

There are over three-hundred-and-fifty villages on the island: many on the extensive coastline, but many more hidden away in secret valleys and in olive groves.

There are deserted villages with abandoned old stone villas and buildings. There are archaeological sites, many un-researched, all over the island. The Palli Peninsula is now being established as the original Ithaca of Odysseus fame.

There are remote monasteries and many old churches with fabulous icons and decor.

There are hidden coves, with white-sand beaches.

Then there are the festivals in the towns and villages—celebrating just about any cause… birthdays, victories, defeats, general strikes ! You name it and the Kefalonians will organise a festival to celebrate it !!

There are tavernas everywhere—serving inexpensive, yet fabulous fresh food—washed down with local wine. We challenge anyone to spend less than two hours in a taverna ! The service is typically leisurely and time just stops as you enjoy the food and ambience of a Greek restaurant.

For those in need of ‘retail-therapy’ there are shops galore in Argostoli and Lixouri. Everything from Benetton to markets selling local honey, nuts and wine.

Most people have a siesta in the afternoon and are out into the early hours just enjoying the atmosphere. And, yes, there are bars and disco’s.

So, much as you may enjoy lazing by your pool at the villa - you really will be missing out if you don’t explore the island.

Whilst you could walk or rent a bicycle or a motor scooter—the only real way is to rent a car. You are your own boss, tour-guide and scheduler.

Explore and enjoy this wonderful island.