Kefalonia

9 places, 7 of them free and 3 tours and activities. Turquoise Myrtos, a cave lake and mountain villages.

9 places

Must SeeFree

Myrtos Beach

Myrtos

A long, curving beach of dazzling white pebbles and turquoise water, set under steep green cliffs.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Beach lovers

Open-air

Must See~£7

Melissani Cave Lake

Sami

A cave with an open roof and a clear blue underground lake, explored by small boat.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Everyone

Daily in season; weather dependent

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Culture~£5

Drogarati Cave

Sami

A huge cave full of stalactites and stalagmites, used as a concert space because of its excellent acoustics.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily in season

Must SeeFree

Fiskardo

Fiskardo

A pretty harbour of pastel Venetian-style houses that escaped the 1953 earthquake, lined with waterfront tavernas.

  • Suggested time: 2h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples

Open all day

Hidden GemsFree

Assos Village and Fortress

Assos

A tiny village on a narrow isthmus below a Venetian castle, with coloured houses and a calm bay.

  • Suggested time: 2h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Photographers

Open all day

Hidden GemsFree

Argostoli Waterfront

Argostoli

The island’s capital, with a lively harbour where loggerhead turtles come to feed near the fish market.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families

Open all day

BeachesFree

Antisamos Beach

Sami

A beautiful pebble beach framed by green hills, famous as a filming location.

  • Suggested time: 3 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Beach lovers

Open-air

Hidden GemsFree

Mount Ainos National Park

Central Kefalonia

A forested mountain park with rare black-fir trees and wild horses, with sweeping views from the top.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Outdoor lovers

Open all day; weather dependent