Sarah O

There are several groups on the island that are involved in environmental protection and education, and animal welfare, some of which are organised and run by volunteers. There are also groups that you can volunteer …

Holidays for us are all about relaxation and enjoyment! We love the outdoors, nature, culture, arts, travel and music. Kefalonia suits us perfectly. Although summer is the busiest period for those of us working in …

Due to its long sandy coastline and the snack-bar, Kaminia and Mounda meet up your expectations whether you are a surfer, a nudist, or just a swimmer.

Theotokos Drapaniotissa is the patron of Argostoli and it is celebrated every September 24th. A litany and a procession through De Bosset bridge take place, with the presence of the municipal official, the philharmonic and …

The Venetian Lighthouse in Fiskardo sits in an area of outstanding natural beauty with stunning views across the gulf to the mainland and Ithaka. Constructed in the 18th century the lighthouse is of great historical …

The Wildlife Sense answers about the turtle’s population future, what is threatening them, how climate change affects their behaviour, and last but not least, how we can support their effort and help sea turtles survive.

We followed Wildlife Sense – a research and conservation project to study and protect Kefalonia’s endangered loggerhead sea turtles – while identifying and documenting the incubation’s findings.

For us holidays are usually a time to relax but exploring the area around us is always an important part of our trip. One of the best parts of my job is getting to meet …

Eros Deli shop, located at the heart of the capital of Argostoli, offers a wide variety of Greek products, such as spirits, body care, cheeses and desserts.

Part of a series of museums throughout Greece that studies, highlights and presents to visitors the technology of ancient Greeks. Robotics and computers, steam-driven and gas propulsion, automotive and automatic navigation, automation and automation programming, …

If you want to explore the island or Ithaka without driving taking an excursion is a great way to do it! We can arrange four different excursions that include pick-up and drop-off from convenient locations …

A statue of an important Greek poet, “the poet of the sea”, is located at Argostoli harbour. His poems have been set to music and his timeless lyrics travel us even today.

The commercial paved street at Argostoli’s centre is adorned by the Bell Tower or Clock Tower. Petite cafés, local products and souvenir shops, clothes and shoes, jewellery shops and churches are located on Lithostroto.

Lassi, located approx. 1.5 km  from the capital Argostoli,  is one of the most popular tourist resorts on the island. The resort is centred around the main road which has a huge choice of restaurants, …

Here you can find 5 more of my favourite easy walks on Kefalonia island to enjoy with your family or friends. Low season is the ideal time to explore, when the temperatures are cooler, there …

Documents, texts and books, and small artefacts that are important to the village are on display.

Here you can find 5 of my favourite easy walks on Kefalonia island to enjoy with your family or friends. Low season is the ideal time to explore when the temperatures are cooler, there are …

Ήταν τέλος της σεζόν του 2017 όταν ο Peter και η ομάδα του επισκεύτηκαν το νησί μας για να ολοκληρώσουν ένα από τα επεισόδια της σειράς My Greek Odyssey, αποκλειστικά για την Κεφαλονιά. Κατά την …

Riganada was a traditional way of using up very stale bread by combining it with local ingredients. Nowadays we don’t often have stale bread so we use thick slices of bread toasted. Usually served as …

Greek salad is a very popular every-day dish, easy to make and synonymous with Greek summer, usually served as a side dish or as part of a meze starter.

When you have tried home-made tzatziki you’ll never buy it ready-made again! With varying amounts of garlic this is a tasty addition to the table, serve it alone on a dish as a meze, or …

It was first named Courthouse Square (until 1916) and ever since Panagi Vallianou Square. Place of gatherings, celebrations, parades and protests, the square plays a decisive role in the current events of the island over …

This is an excellent dish for breakfast (although breakfast in Kefalonia is usually not so complicated!) and also makes an ideal lunch served with crusty fresh bread. When ever possible use local free range eggs …

Saint Gerasimos Cave is where the saint lived an ascetic life for about five years. This little chapel is located in the settlement of Lassi, 3 km from Argostoli.

Just below the airport, a sandy beach with clear crystal waters offers the possibility to watch planes come and go while sunbathing. Ammes is a place much preferred by children.

Makriotika is one of my favourite villages on the island, a pretty, well-maintained and traditional village located on the slopes of  Agia Dynati in the valley. Just 5km from both Myrtos beach and Agia Efimia, …

The monument of Acqui Division Victims is located in Argostoli, in the area towards the lighthouse. Every year a commemoration is held in the name and honour of the fallen Italian soldiers who fought in …

The Nautical Museum of Sami is home to twenty two hand made wooden model vessels, spanning a history of 3,500 years!  There is an impressive and creative display of traditional shipbuilding in Greece. The exhibits are …

Located in The Alley Hotel in central Argostoli Oh MY Spa! Hammam & Other Stories offer a variety of luxurious treatments carried out by a professional and friendly team.

After a few days of improved winter weather and a late night phone call we found ourselves at Argostoli harbour aboard the fishing vessel Melissa ready to motor up the Paliki coast. Captain Simos had …

To celebrate the start of spring we decided to venture out and participate in the event “Good France” – the worlds largest French dinner held on 21st March 2019.  This international event began in 2015 …

My Greek Odyssey with Peter Maneas is an Australian 13-part television series that takes viewers to some of the most spectacular and unique islands in Greece where he travels on his super-yacht Mia Zoi (One …

One of the most well-known traditional products of Kefalonia are the vibrant, deep red, caramelized roasted almonds called Mántoles which traditionally are colored using a kind of seaweed. Other delicious sweets produced on Kefalonia are …

The island of Kefalonia has an incredible floral and arboreal biodiversity – a paradise for bees! The most famous types of honey are thyme honey (méli thimaríou) which is known as the best quality Greek …

MEAT Like Ulysses himself, the shepherd is a typical local job and shepherding continues to be an important sector in the local economy. The animals, in particular goats, sheep, and a smaller percentage of cows, …

MILK & CHEESE Cheeses, milk and yogurt produced on Kefalonia are delicious because of the high percentage of aromatic wild herbs present in the diet of the animals. The most frequently used cheese in the …

BEER Fresh, non-pasteurized beer entered recently on the list of the local products of the island – a lager and a red ale. Led by a young trio of Kefalonian entrepreneurs the Kefalonian and Ithaka …

Spring and Summer time is an explosion of colors in the vegetable gardens of the island. The summer production begins with the pink king of the island, the red garlic of Erissos (to kókkino skórdo …

Besides being very tasty and making dishes unique, these delights of nature have numerous beneficial properties and are a staple of Kefalonian’s food culture. Oregano (rígani), is an essential ingredient of Kefalonian recipes and is …

Anna, Yiannis & I decided to make the most of a beautiful sunny October afternoon by driving to Porto Atheras for a short walk and a swim. We began by parking up at the top …

A very special day trip from Kefalonia! I recently visited one of the most famous landmarks on the island of Zakynthos (Zante), Navagio Beach, a cove on the northwest shore isolated by high cliffs and …

Did you ever hear the cries of ‘gavros, kolios, fresca fresca!’ or ‘karpouzi! karpouzi!’ or the sound of air horns blasting out through the villages? Many people rely on the trucks, vans and sometimes tractors …

Everyday my dog Ted and I take several walks together. Without doubt my favourite walk is our first, early morning stroll along the seaside at Karavomylos. We start out from home which is very close …

by Sarah O. If you don’t know, Saristra Festival is a 3 day arts and music festival held in the abandoned village of Old Vlachata near to Sami. It’s been held annually (missing just one …

Cave of the Nymphs (Melissani Cave) – Karavomylos, Sami Travel to a mythical and magical world and into the subterranean treasure that is Melissani Cave. Surrounded by thick forestry, descend into the ‘cave of the …

Looking for something a little different? Kefalonia is an island of huge contrast and there’s no shortage of alternative things to do. Here are 3 ideas to start… Go Stargazing! Kefalonia can be fantastically dark …