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We thank you for one more year of supporting us! Another season has come to an end, a little later than normal. It has been a hot and rather dry summer with a slow beginning …

A celebration of Kefalonia’s gastronomy and wine will take place at the capital of Argostoli on Saturday the 15th of June between 20.00-23.00 at Thalassomilos.

Take your jacket and reach the peak of Ainos mountain to cool your body down, enjoy the peacefulness of kefalonian nature and discover the wonders of the universe!

Kefalonia is a fantastic destination for your 2024 vacation!  The main tourist season, with direct and regular flights, starts around May and ends around late October but you can travel from Athens and mainland ports …

Now that most of you are back in your homes, we will try to keep you updated about what’s going on here in Kefalonia, share with you summer and winter memories, and put our effort …

Take part in a variety of physical activities that will take place around Kefalonia, from the 22 to the 24 of September 2023. The participants will have the chance to observe non famous spots of …

August is the busiest month of the summer in Kefalonia, due to the hundreds of visitors exploring the island and all the events that take place within a short distance and time! It is a …

Mountain Ainos apart from its magical beauty and explicit views over the island was first declared a National Park in 1962 and houses the heart of Kefalonia’s biodiversity. Recently was announced as the first Dark Sky Park of …

After a month with very unstable weather, full of clouds, dust and rain, the sun has come and hopefully will last!  The 4th of June 2023 is the last full moon of the spring, or …

If you haven’t already booked your holidays, do not miss any more time! Kefalonia is the ideal destination for anyone that wants to relax after a stressful winter! Amazing endless beaches, archaeological sites, impressive caves, …

The day is called ‘Protomagia’ (literally meaning the first day of May) and is also a celebration of spring, nature and flowers blooming

When arriving in early season at Kefalonia and beaches are not warm enough for everyone to swim, there is no need to worry as there are so many more things to do! April is usually …

Clean Monday, which in the Orthodox Christian Church marks the end of the Carnival celebrations, the beginning of Great Lent, until Holy Easter and the beginning of Spring!!!

The long sandy beach that lays in front of the village, is an organised beach, close to tavernas and cafes, ideal for those seeking relaxation

It has been a little more than a year ago when we saw a photo on facebook of 3 puppies (2 white curly haired ones and one black) looking for home. I called the woman …

Kefalonia by Anna wishes a Happy Holiday season to all of our friends from Greece and sends special thanks to all of the travelers and readers from all over the world that have been supportive …

Check your availability and flights and contact me to help you to organise your perfect holidays for summer 2023 in Kefalonia!

Secluded, modern, luxury villa with private pool, outdoor cinema, external gym nestled in 5.500 m2 of lush vegetation perfectly matching the landscape and overall atmosphere of this unique, totally peace-full location can offer memorable moments of …

Travel information on Island Hopping in the Ionian Sea. How to visit Kefalonia, Lefkada, Zakynthos, Meganissi, Corfu and Paxoi.

From this rock, 10 or so years ago, I surrendered unconditionally to my beloved sea. With a long and deep dive we were united forever. Here I made my first dreams, I put my tiny …

Mythos Weddings is part of Mythos group.  Mythos Weddings was formed in 2007 to provide couples from across Europe the wedding of their dreams. Couples from United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Russia, Italy and other countries, choose …

Taverna Galini is a beautiful, authentic family run taverna located just above beautiful St Thomas beach offering amazing views. You can combine here a visit to this amazing little beach with a lunch or early …

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Zakynthos (or Zante) is the third largest of the Ionian Islands, and is located about 15km away south from Kefalonia. It is visible on clear days from Skala and the south coast, as well as …

These images are inspired by my infinite love of the sea and my passionate love of photography! I’ve combined some of my best photographs and experimented with colour to produce these pictures which I hope …

Activities There are plenty of activities to keep you occupied in and around area of the capital, including many natural attractions, here are just a few: It’s easy to explore the region by bicycle or …

Let food be the medicine and medicine be the food. Hippocrates We’ve brought together the very best food and local products in one place for you to explore. Kefalonia is rich in local food produce …

Beaches Kefalonian beaches are hard to surpass; they range from the secluded, wild and natural to the more organised and popular. In 2018 there were 13 Blue Flag beaches on Kefalonia (source http://www.blueflag.gr/). Sandy beaches …

Looking for things to do while holidaying in Kefalonia? Kefalonia offers a huge variety of activities taking place all over the island! We have divided our activities into water-based, land-based, family and festivals and events. If …

Held outdoors, in a beautiful sea-side garden taste your way through local products with the Taste Kefalonia Food Experience!

Immerse yourself in a wide range of experiences, sights, sounds and tastes of the region. Visit Kefalonia’s varied landscape with vineyards and olive groves, local herbs, vegetables and livestock farms, as well as small family …

Join me and together we’ll discover the islands hidden gems and inside stories!Let me show you all of my favourite places; some are well-known attractions but mostly I will guide you to the places I …

Experience our nature in an adventurous manner without a moment of boredom! There are a huge range of activities to try …reach amazing places by hiking, cycling, by boat, paragliding, caving and kayaking, bird watching, …

Our “Meet the locals” itinerary takes you beyond any kind of holiday experience you may be used to. Instead of simply visiting our island, we will immerse you in its nature and culture through the …

This has been a very strange year, first with Covid-19, and then recently, hurricane Janos and it’s consequent flooding and damage. Even for those of us not greatly affected, the shock of the damage and …

Covid-19 has somehow affected us all over the past year, and now many people are looking for a safe, yet relaxing holiday to unwind and de-stress for a while. Kefalonia’s hospitality is still second to …

The Monastery of the Holy Virgin at Lamia, near Dilinata village, is located on a hill which offers an explicit view of Argostoli’s gulf and the sea. The visitor can admire the unique frescoes and …

Fish has always been an important source of food for the Kefalonian diet. The codfish, rice and herb filling of this pie is enclosed in a delicious homemade filo pastry. It is fairly uncommon to …

As talk of easing lockdown measures begin in some parts of Europe we are cautiously optimistic that Kefalonia will be welcoming friends back soon! The outbreak of Covid-19 has caused a very difficult period for …

So it’s been a few weeks since we’ve spoken but we were left speechless and upset by the initial shock of the Coronavirus outbreak worldwide and the reality of what it means for all of …

Summer 2020 is nearly here!!! We have many beautiful beaches, activities and attractions to share with you, so whether you’re looking for total relaxation, an adrenaline fuelled holiday or anything in between we have something …

Whether you are a novice or experienced at snorkeling there is always something new to discover in our beautiful turquoise sea!

At Megas Soros, the highest peak of Ainos of 1628 meters, you will get a panoramic sea view all around the island. Ainos is a national park due to its unique flora and fauna.

This is an experience not to be missed! I had the luck to take this stunning 3 day cruise on one of the most beautiful boats, touring around the breathtaking islands of the Ionian Greek …

Over the past years the tourist season has extended and autumn for me is the best time of year on Kefalonia;  the weather gets cooler, the light is sweeter, the beaches are washed and calm, …

In autumn the climate becomes milder and it is a great time to observe the changes in nature and small animals. My village, Agia Efimia is beautiful during this season, the village is still open …

Captain Vangelis Special Cruises welcomes you on board to discover some of the hidden and unreachable beaches of Kefalonia, Ithaka, Fiscardo, and Zakynthos

I was recently contacted by the team at RDF Television UK to see if I could help with sourcing people for a new TV show they are putting into production. They are making a new …

We’re a family of four from Devon in the UK. We normally go on holiday in our campervan, but our two sons who are now young adults, are finding this is increasingly unappealing. Although summer …

An unusual blip in the weather has brought us some rain and cloudy skies! Not to worry there are plenty of activities to do until normal sunny weather resumes! Sit back, relax with a drink …

There’s nothing like old fashioned recipes to warm the soul and trigger the senses! I am currently searching for local cooking enthusiasts, who have vintage recipes (even secret ones!) passed down through the generations and prepared …

Easter in Greece is an important period of custom and traditions so connected with our childhood and upbringing that following and protecting them is a matter of respect to our history and generations gone by.

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Hello! I’m Anna Votsi, the creator of the personal travel guide Kefalonia by Anna Over the last couple of years my site has reached over one million page views and over two million video views …

Soap Olive oil has been known since ancient times for its exceptional nutritional properties as well as for beneficial properties on the skin. Pure olive oil is the simplest, most effective and tolerable skin cleanser. …

Το γνωστό best seller βιβλίο του Louis De Berniere, ανεβαίνει σε παγκόσμια πρώτη θεατρική παραγωγή που ξεκινάει περιοδεία στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο τις επόμενες μέρες. Ήταν ακριβώς πριν από ένα χρόνο όταν έλαβα ένα πολύ ενδιαφέρον …

On its 25th anniversary, the best selling novel is brought to life in a world premiere theatrical production touring around the UK in spring 2019 At the end of March 2018 I received a really …

The Traverso Festival has taking place usually in July for the past 6 years. It is hosted in Lakithra Hill and included a wide variety of great live music, a circus, a bazar, a buffet, …

We’re often asked about the weather in Kefalonia during the winter. It’s difficult for summer visitors to believe that we have snow, rain, ice and storms when they are basking in high temperatures under the …

Argostoli, our beautiful capital city!

The olive tree, a symbol of peace and prosperity, as well as resurrection, strength, resistance and hope, important in the whole Mediterranean area, has served the Greek population as a source of food and oil …

Ideally people could make a living from their hobbies. I am one of those lucky people that have managed to leave the busy capital, a great job and loads of good friends and relatives (that …

Christmas in Kefalonia is a holiday full of activity, food and, of course, festive traditional celebrations.

The beautiful stone De Bosset bridge is the landmark of Argostoli city. Built-in 1813, it holds the record for the longest stone bridge above the sea in the world!

En Kefallinia restaurant is located on a beautiful organic farm in Lakithra full of olive, orange and lemon trees. Georgia and Michael, the owners use locally sourced products including their own  organic, extra virgin olive …

Take a trip with Captain Petros on the family-owned wooden boat the Queen Bee, leaving from Argostoli harbour. Daily and sunset cruises take place to explore the coastline with a maximum of 25 guests, plus …

This seaside cafe-bar is popular with locals and visitors alike. With waterside outdoor and cosy indoor seating, they serve a wide range of drinks and snacks and have regular DJ sets. Open all year round. …